Media Bay of Plenty awarded for local music airplay
Six commercial stations – including three in the Eastern Bay – have surpassed the threshold of playi
A dream Too Pretty ends an era
After almost two decades in Whakatāne, Trudy Enckevort and her fashion store Too Pretty are embarkin
Making scootering safe and simple for all
Mobility scooter users have received a helping hand in how best to navigate the footpaths and street
Preserving New Zealand’s newspaper heritage
Emeritus professor Lachy Paterson is returning to his hometown tomorrow to deliver a talk to Whakatā
Great field day for Ahuwhenua Trophy finalist
More than 200 people turned out last week to a field day hosted by Otama Marere Trust – one of three
Help SPCA help Ruby
Ruby’s story is a sad one, but Whakatāne SPCA is hoping with the community’s help, she can get the s
Holiday safety message
Police urge motorists to take extra care over the school holidays. Senior Sergeant Cam MacKinnon sa
Strong community interest in council enhancement projects
Whakatāne District Council reports strong interest in two of its current projects – the Whakatāne Ri
Beat team makes first arrest
Whakatāne’s new retail beat team is already making an impact, making its first arrest last week. Se
Zespri RubyRed expands
More than five million trays, or 18,000 tonnes, of Zespri’s RubyRed Kiwifruit will soon be available
IAG continues to provide cover
In last Thursday’s Beacon, Bay of Plenty Regional councillor Mawera Karetai’s opinion piece, The fut
Man found hiding in attic
A man wanted on an arrest warrant was found by police hiding in the attic of a residential property
Parking enforcement technology step closer
With Whakatāne parking wardens facing increasing abuse, the council is taking steps to introduce lic
Documentary wins people’s choice
A powerful documentary commemorating the 40th anniversary of an occupation on Rūātoki’s sacred mount
Exhibiting earth, sea and sky
“Earth, Sea and Sky” is the theme of the latest exhibition at the Art Society Hall on King Street.
Eastern Bay families turn out for Easter celebration in Edgecumbe
Families from across the Eastern Bay gathered in Edgecumbe on Saturday as Riverslea Mall came alive
Pair identified after puppy deaths in river
An Eastern Bay school, sports club and business have publicly distanced themselves from the actions
Gated road a precaution due to slip risk - council
Significant safety risks on Herepuru Road have led Whakatāne District Council to install a gate at t
New taniwha mural at Apanui School
Whakatāne-born artist Jinan Dodd painted his second mural for Apanui School early last week, complet
Horizon Networks powering the Eastern Bay
Horizon Networks has unveiled a comprehensive 10-year, $225 million investment plan designed to powe
Kawhe Kōrero mornings brewing
A new weekly gathering in Whakatāne is giving locals a relaxed space to practise speaking te reo Māo
Easter story a story for all
For this year’s Easter Journey in Ōpōtiki, the Church of St John is diving into the heart of Jesus’
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Gorge and SH25 open for Easter
Waioweka Gorge, past the Goldsmith slip site, will open 24/7 under stop/go for Easter. There will b
Kawhe Kōrero mornings brewing
A new weekly gathering in Whakatāne is giving locals a relaxed space to practise speaking te reo Māo