Ship ahoy! School celebrates booty from Top School’s past
It was all hands on deck as Awakeri School launched its new playground attraction this week. Three
New ‘aged’ signs on Landing Road
New signs have gone up on Landing Road letting drivers know to slow down and be aware of elderly peo
Air Chathams lifts prices
With events in the Middle East impacting global fuel markets, aviation fuel prices in New Zealand ha
Uber is looking for Whakatāne drivers
Uber is coming to Whakatāne, Edgecumbe and Ōhope in late April and is looking for drivers. Head of
Charges laid in fatal crash
A man has been charged in relation to a crash on Thornton Road in October that killed Daniel Henriks
Court - March 13 - Serious meth offending
Tamati Anthony Chamberlain has been remanded in custody on a raft of methamphetamine charges. The 2
Help shape the future of the Whakatāne riverfront
Think about the Whakatāne riverfront on a good day. Kids scootering, people strolling along the wate
Titoki celebrates 50th jubilee
The Titoki Christian Healing Centre celebrated 50 years of operation at an event attended by about 1
BOP Dairy Industry Award winners announced
The winners of the 2026 Bay of Plenty Dairy Industry Awards were announced at the annual awards dinn
Filmmaker grows producing skills in accelertor programme
An opportunity to sharpen her producing expertise is one Ōpōtiki filmmaker Kim Webby has embraced af
Extending the life of well-loved items
As more New Zealanders are choosing to repair not replace, a renewed pride in practical skills is re
Taiarahia – the mountain that was saved
Kim Webby reflects on a powerful story of protest, unity and protecting Taiarahia. This month a pow
Kawerau bathers left in the cold by steam bore issues
Pool users haven’t been able to enjoy their regular hot soak at Kawerau’s Maurie Kjar Aquatic Centre
Arcade owners hope popular family hub will be kept open
The owners of Playland Entertainment Arcade on The Strand are searching for the right person to take
Whakatāne tourism growth outpaces national trend
Whakatāne is firmly on the map as one of New Zealand’s standout tourism success stories, with new fi
BOP Ballance Farm Environment finalists announced
■ Six finalists have been announced for the 2026 Bay of Plenty Ballance Farm Environment Awards ahea
Early start for young recruits at intermediate boot camp
Around 70 Whakatāne Intermediate students are trading sleep-ins for discipline, teamwork and a heart
Trolley derby gearing up for a big race day
Whakatāne’s Trolley Derby is back for another year. The derby has been co-run by the Rotary Club, B
Charity on-farm golf tourney
It’s time for golfing enthusiasts to start getting their teams together for on-farm charity tourname
Water main break fixed in a flash
The water main supplying Tāneatua burst on Monday causing disruption to the town’s water supply and
Macey rides length of New Zealand
Kevin Macey wanted to challenge himself, so he decided to do something big. Having had a hip operat
Dallas celebrates 30 years at New World
Dallas Thompson has served under five owners, worn four uniforms, worked in two buildings and throug