New homes provide more housing for whānau
Twenty-nine modern state homes are replacing 14 ageing homes in Ōpōtiki, providing more whānau in ne
A day of rides and rewards
Blue Light National took children from communities around the country to Rainbow’s End in September
Veterans’ Affairs support events
Veterans’ Affairs is taking its support services on the road this month, with events in the Bay of P
Whakatōhea taonga journey takes Ōpōtiki to Los Angeles
A delegation of 27 Whakatōhea will leave from Ōpōtiki this week for a significant journey of reconne
Body of woman recovered near Moutohorā Island
The body of the woman who went missing after entering the confluence of the Ōtara and Waioweka river
Waiotahe community readies for the next emergency
More than 20 local residents, farmers, emergency management representatives and agency staff came to
Short films back for De Luxe 100th birthday
Film lovers will have the chance to enjoy some of the best short films from Aotearoa and around the
Detour route gets safety upgrade
Work is under way to improve the detour route used when State Highway 2 at the Waiotahe Bluffs is cl
Late-night thrifting comes to Kopeopeo
Thrifters will have extra time to browse pre-loved treasures in Kope this month, with Have A Heart O
Two tributes in one day for Kawerau
Tributes to two of the people who helped shape Kawerau were unveiled at ceremonies on Monday. The f
News in brief: Paul Henry Unlocked
Paul Henry is bringing his Unlocked: Truth Telling for a Better Tomorrow road trip to Whakatāne toni
Whakatāne hits pause on joint water service consultation
Whakatāne District Council has backpedalled on a decision to seek public feedback to form a joint wa
Move-on orders coming
Police are continuing to move people on from public areas when they restrict access or intimidate me
Further slips on Herepuru Road
The State Highway 2 end of Herepuru Road was closed on Tuesday morning until further notice followin
Body recovered near Moutohōra Island
The body of the woman who went missing after entering the confluence of the Ōtara and Waioweka River
Pumps open at NPD
Whakatāne’s newest petrol station is open for business. NPD opened at The Hub yesterday morning wit
Minister’s visit highlights tourism opportunities
Minister for Tourism and Hospitality and Minister for Disability Issues Louise Upston visited Whakat
Life Ed ducks for sale
The Eastern Bay of Plenty Life Education Trust is busy selling “ducks” ahead of its upcoming fundrai
State Highway 30 road works
Areas of State Highway 30 west of Awakeri are being chipsealed until Thursday, between 8am and 5pm.
Police sergeant in court for allegedly injuring woman in Bay of Plenty cell
Hannah Bartlett Open Justice reporter A woman who was punched in the head five times by a police of
New Zealand Dairy Awards kick off another bright season
Entries have opened for the 2027 New Zealand Dairy Industry Awards (NZDIA), the nation’s biggest cel
Whakatāne firefighter returns from huge US wildfire deployment
A Whakatāne firefighter has returned home after spending more than five weeks battling wildfires in
Asparagus - a springtime romance
■ Few vegetables signal the arrival of spring quite like asparagus. Those tender green spears sudden
Big plan to rebuild Waihau Bay jetty
A major community fundraising effort is gathering momentum to replace Waihau Bay’s ageing jetty and