House of Hope seeks community support for Christmas foodbank drive
House of Hope is calling on the Kawerau community to get behind its annual Christmas foodbank drive
A question of water – should council form a CCO?
With one week left for people to have their say on the future of Whakatāne district’s water services
Whakatāne court: Nov 11 - Woman jailed for axe attack
A Whakatāne woman who threatened two women with a knife and hit one of them in the stomach with an a
A new scoop in Whakatāne
A new ice-cream and gelato spot has opened in Whakatāne, giving families another place to stop for a
Signs of change on Whakatāne district roads
Drivers will need to keep an eye on the speedo and the roadside signs, with speed limit changes now
Cram the Van returns with strong Eastern Bay support
This month sees the return of the annual Radio 1XX and Pacific Toyota Cram the Van campaign. This y
Armistice Day commemorations go ahead despite rain
Whakatāne and Kawerau RSA communities marked Armistice Day on Wednesday with commemorations honourin
Workers told to travel in pairs after alleged Waimana site theft
Road workers have been told not to work alone following an incident near Waimana in which a man alle
Where does the time go?
■ A fortnightly business advice column by Whakatāne accountant and business adviser, Jason Lougher
Sailor of Year builds legacy in navy culture
A Kawerau sailor who has made a lasting and profound impact on both the Royal New Zealand Navy’s ope
East Cape election results a mix of red and blue
Polling statistics show a mix of political support across the Eastern Bay, with some towns favouring
Ducks race for glory and $500
Six hundred plastic ducks will take to the water at Prideaux Park tomorrow in the Rotary Kawerau Ann
Dedicated volunteer ‘humbled’ by Order of St John honour
A long-standing Hato Hone St John volunteer in Waihau Bay has been recognised for decades of service
The Song They Saved: kōkako documentary coming to Ōpōtiki
The pioneering research that helped save the North Island kōkako from extinction is the subject of a
Stitching together a love of embroidery
A new dedicated display at Ōpōtiki Museum is giving local embroidery enthusiasts an opportunity to s
Ōpōtiki names its favourite local kai spots
More than 450 votes have been cast in a community competition celebrating Ōpōtiki's favourite places
New visitor infrastructure for Potts Avenue
Construction is set to begin on a new caravan and motorhome dump station for Ōpōtiki, boosting the r
Opinion: Somebody's got it handled
Jamie Vunivesilevu One of my kids lost both front teeth in the last couple of weeks and another o
Pay It Forward gives bullied children a place to belong
A new organisation has started in Ōpōtiki to support children who have experienced bullying and help
Waioweka Gorge recovery hits key milestone
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) has reached a significant milestone in the recovery of State
Airport annual report seven years over deadline
Whakatāne District Council has this week resolved a seven-year legislative breach in annual financia
Early Bird Christmas shopping returns to Edgecumbe
Christmas shoppers will have the chance to get ahead on their festive shopping when Heaven’s Ascent
UN report warns of major threats to NZ’s productive soils
An international report giving a health check to the world’s soils has recognised New Zealand’s high
Big plan to rebuild Waihau Bay jetty
A major community fundraising effort is gathering momentum to replace Waihau Bay’s ageing jetty and