James Nokise brings election year satire to Whakatāne
Politicians across the political spectrum are in the firing line when comedian James Nokise brings h
Bolt up and protect your plate
More than 100 motorists took steps to secure their number plates against thieves at an anti-theft bo
Meet the Candidates
■ Whakatāne District Grey Power Association is holding a candidates' meeting at the Liberty Centre i
Blue Light activation days bring free fun for families
Families enjoyed free activities, games and giveaways at the Blue Light Activation Days held in Whak
My son wants to be an accountant – poor bugger
■ A fortnightly business advice column by Whakatāne accountant and business adviser, Jason Lougher
Hutec key in power station upgrade
Kawerau’s Hutec Engineering will play a major role in the upgrade of Meridian Energy’s Waitaki Power
Luca adds unique voice to regional council
Former Whakatāne Mayor Victor Luca was officially sworn in as the Eastern Bay’s new regional council
Spray-free produce trailer coming soon to Eastern Bay
Spray-free strawberries, watermelon and other locally grown produce will be available from Labour We
Five decades of smiles
Tamara Herdman Staff reporter From a one-man practice to a growing dental team, John Twaddle has
A place to connect
Waiariki Whānau Mentoring is bringing people together for Mental Health Awareness Week, with three d
Council facilitates social sector working together
Funding insecurity for charitable groups and the need to work together on larger projects were among
Betty celebrates 101 years of wonderful memories
It’s not every day you make it to 101, but for one Whakatāne resident that day came recently, bringi
Matatā meet the candidates
Matatā Residents Association is holding a Meet the Candidates event on Sunday. East Cape candidates
Whakatane court: Five years' prison for machete-wielding robber
While on bail for robbing an Auckland dairy, Ezekuiel Allen planned and executed another aggravated
Whakatāne resident stands for Women’s Rights Party
Whakatāne educationalist Sue Carnegie-Harding is standing as a list candidate for the Women’s Rights
Save our public health
The Save Our Public Health Roady is on its way to Whakatāne. Patient Voice chair Malcolm Mulholland
Firing up the fun
Children take on a mighty red opponent at Blue Light Whakatāne’s Activation Day yesterday. The free
Council seeks community input on Ōhope crossing
Four options for road crossings are on the table for a high foot-traffic area on Pohutukawa Avenue i
Peace Street sponge reserve a winner
Transforming underground stormwater pipes into a thriving, open wetland in the centre of town has wo
Farewell to beloved mother
Grieving whānau and friends are preparing to farewell Matekino Sherilee Kanarahi Wright, who lost he
Whakatāne marks International Day of Older Persons
Whakatāne celebrated International Day of Older Persons on October 1 with a community gathering at K
Music fund backs young talent
Three young Eastern Bay musicians have been named the inaugural recipients of the EBOP Music Develop
Students put election candidates in the hot seat
Whakatāne High School’s Interact Club will host a debate and question-and-answer session with candid
Big plan to rebuild Waihau Bay jetty
A major community fundraising effort is gathering momentum to replace Waihau Bay’s ageing jetty and