Hockey legend Marie celebrates 90th on home turf
Marie Fry, a true legend in Eastern Bay hockey circles, celebrated her 90th birthday last Sunday at
Infrastructure guy’s not making any promises
Whakatāne Mayor Victor Luca says he is not making any election promises. “I don’t do promises, I ma
Court: 'Escape artist' offers apology
Whakatāne man Stallone Harawira has offered a personal apology to the constable whose custody he esc
Paralympian makes splash in Kawerau
The Maurie Kjar Aquatic Centre in Kawerau had a surprise visitor yesterday – American Paralympic swi
Uncertainties linger after Toi Ohomai decision
Toi Ohomai has confirmed its decision to disestablish regional faculty administrator roles in Whakat
Doggy daycare bus turns heads
Whakatāne’s newest school bus doesn’t carry children – it carries dogs. Canine and Co’s doggy dayca
Riverslea Mall markets at centre of revival
There is an exciting revival under way in Edgecumbe, and Riverslea Mall is right at the heart of it.
BOP farmers can have say on Bovine TB eradication
Bay of Plenty farmers will have the chance to have their say on how to finish the job of eradicating
Unmarked grave tells a love story
Most of us vanish from public scrutiny following our deaths, but a few lucky ones get to hit the spo
Join planting day with Rotary
Rotary clubs in the Bay of Plenty are this weekend hosting initiatives under the banner of “Footprin
Women's Day of Action rally planned
A Women’s Day of Action protest is set to take place in Whakatāne this month, joining nationwide dem
Five-month-old Jackson thriving after tethering
New dog tethering regulations that come into effect this month are being celebrated by the SPCA, and
Homegrown toy brand making strides
What began as a conversation between two sleep-deprived new mothers has grown into a promising busin
Kiwifruit grower reaps award
Eastern Bay kiwifruit grower and harvest contractor Brett Wotton has won the 2025 Kiwifruit Innovati
The Madonna and Child returns home
The recent return of a hand-carved kauri statue of the Madonna and Child has stirred excitement with
Kudos for brave actions
Ten-year-old Jax Burgoyne-Thomas has been recognised by his school and police for his quick thinking
Senior doctors to strike for 48 hours
Senior doctors and dentists working for Health New Zealand have voted to strike for 48 hours over st
Take a drive to the green end of Gateway Drive
Whakatāne has a new all-weather attraction in Gateway Drive that’s perfect for budding and experienc
Eyes on letterboxes as voting packs arrive
Voting is officially open for the 2025 local elections, with voting packs hitting mailboxes from tod
Bridge to close for one day
Pekatahi Bridge, on State Highway 2, will be closed on Monday, September 15 between 10.30am and 2pm