Prime Minister visits Whakatāne businesses
Tamara Herdman Staff Reporter Prime Minister Christopher Luxon was in Whakatāne yesterday, visit
Gibbo deeply saddened by move
Brian “Gibbo” Gibbons was sad to be removing his fish and chips business, Gibbos on the Wharf from i
Popular track still in action by some despite closure
In spite of security fencing and signs warning of “extreme danger”, some people are still risking th
Concerns raised for Eastern Bay mental health services
Health NZ says plans are in place to maintain mental health services in Whakatāne during a three-mon
Strong results for kōkako
The kōkako population at Manawahe has reached its highest level in more than 20 years, marking a maj
Pyjama drive returns
As the winter weather kicks in, so too has Radio 1XX’s Pyjama Drive, collecting new winter wear for
International herb garden community says thanks
Whakatāne’s international herb garden held its first “thank-you” tour for volunteers and supporters
Annual Plan consultation under way in Kawerau
The Kawerau community is being asked for feedback on a proposed 5.8 percent rates increase and the l
Hooked on Happening - Whakatāne Sportfishing Club
The Haddocks Spraypainters and Panelbeaters Trout Tournament on May 9 and 10 will see keen trout ang
Pink Ribbon Breakfast invite
Ōpōtiki people are being invited to gather with friends, family and colleagues this May to host or a
Hunters gear up for game bird season – wet conditions set stage
Well before dawn this Saturday morning, alarms will go off in homes around the Eastern Bay as hunter
Stories shared at book launch
Meg Collins shares some of her stories at the launch of her book, I Can Do Anything: Reflections on
New healing support for mothers
A new avenue of support is opening for mothers in Ōpōtiki who may have suffered maternal birth injur
Change and renewal – principal leads
A new chapter is under way at Ōpōtiki College with the arrival of principal Glenn Phipps. Stepping
Formidable El Niño expected to arrive in winter
Earth Sciences New Zealand meteorologists are anticipating a significant El Niño influence on weathe
New owners for the Ōhope Beach Resort
Well known Whakatāne real estate couple Chris Robson and Arlene Davidson are the new owners of the Ō
Uber expands into Whakatāne
Uber has arrived in the Eastern Bay this week. Whakatāne is one of the seven new regions that Uber
Anzac Day 2026
Saturday was a day of remembrance around the Eastern Bay with many rising early to take part in one
Air Chathams welcomes infrastructure fund loan
Air Chathams has welcomed Friday’s announcement of a $17.2 million loan from the Government to refin
Eastern Bay Chamber of Commerce monthly updates
Meet our team The chamber has appointed Alex Berntsen as executive officer, responsible for strateg
Three youths charged with aggravated robbery
Three youths have been charged with the aggravated robbery of a commercial premise in Ōhope. Police
Appeal for information following public brawl
Police are appealing for information following a public brawl in Kopeopeo on Wednesday afternoon. A
Emotions high at river tragedy
Kawerau is in mourning today following the deaths of two of its young people in a tragic accident at
More spending for riverfront
Councillor Lesley Immink has spoken out against spending more than $7.5 million on floodwall integra