Support for students in sport
A simple act of support is making a meaningful difference for students at Ōpōtiki College, helping m
Ōpōtiki Rangatahi Pā expands opportunities for local youth
Ōpōtiki Rangatahi Pā is continuing to build momentum in Term 2, offering a range of programmes desig
Funding helps achieve sustainable energy changes
The maintenance of Ōpōtiki parks and reserves has taken a leap towards greater sustainability, throu
Aerial survey of river channels planned
Bay of Plenty Regional Council will be undertaking aerial survey work in and around Ōpōtiki next wee
Empowerment and future pathway focus for Youth Week
Youth Week is set to bring a burst of energy, inspiration and opportunity to Ōpōtiki later this mont
'Bigger will not be cheaper' - Ōpōtiki mayor
Ōpōtiki Mayor David Moore does not believe amalgamation with other councils is going to lead to cost
Ironsand brings back memories
Some of us who grew up visiting North Island ironsand beaches were fascinated to see a narrow band o
Cycle track cleared on SH2
A fallen tree that has been blocking the cycle track along State Highway 2 between Ōpōtiki and Waiot
Bridge surface under works
Care is needed when driving over the Matekerepu Bridge, next to the new roundabout on the intersecti
Farmers warn against Tauranga-dominated super council
Federated Farmers is urging Bay of Plenty’s district council leaders to move quickly and put forward
Silent bush walk aims to reconnect with nature
A Whakatāne woman is encouraging people to put down their phones, quiet their minds and reconnect wi
Rare sea snake found
A highly venomous sea snake was found washed up on Ōhope Beach on Monday. DoC ranger and project le
Timutimu is dairy woman of the year
The Eastern Bay’s Hinehou Timutimu is the 2026 Fonterra Dairy Woman of the Year. The award was anno
Three injured in CBD crash
Three people were taken to hospital following a two-vehicle crash outside The Comm on The Strand on
Camper stolen with man and cat inside
A Whakatāne man and his cat escaped unharmed after his campervan was stolen while they were asleep i
Speed sign blooper causes confusion
A sign cock-up has left Coastlands residents scratching their heads this week, unsure about what tim
Closures planned for war memorial
People planning to hire the War Memorial Centre for events next year may need to look elsewhere. Cl
Memorial scholarship supports EBOP’s next generation of farmers
The Eastern Bay farming community came together on Friday night to pay tribute to one of their own a
Dolls, storytelling and creativity come together in workshop
A whimsical character doll workshop is bringing creativity and connection to Kawerau, with illustrat
New passports bring hope and homes
Wraparound support from the community has helped a homeless Whakatāne couple obtain the passports th
Kawerau scare highlights roaming dog concerns
A Kawerau woman is speaking out after a frightening encounter with a dog in the town centre, as coun
‘Comparing blueberries with melons’ – Tanczos on report
Whakatāne has fallen from New Zealand’s third most expensive ratings district to seventh place in a
Council amalgamations coming
Whakatāne Mayor Nandor Tanczos says amalgamation of local councils is coming and local leaders need
Demo starts as council discusses site
Demolition work is under way on the century-old wharfshed at 2 The Strand this week, as the site is