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
Coastlands end-of-summer Block Party a hit
Coastlands residents gathered under sunny skies last Sunday for the third instalment in a popular se
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
Boot camp wraps up with big finish
Whakatāne Intermediate’s police-led boot camp wrapped up on Tuesday with the “longest day” celebrati
Council backtracks on two-dog limit
Whakatāne District Council is no longer considering imposing a limit of two dogs per urban household
EBOP finalist in 2026 Fonterra Dairy Woman of the Year
The Eastern Bay's Te Tawa Kaiti Lands Trust general manager Hinehou Timutimu (Tūhoe, Whakatōhea, Te
Trust Horizon supercharges community resilience
The Matatā and Ōpōtiki communities will now be even more resilient in the event of natural disasters
Backing our beach lifeguards
Ōhope Beach Medical Centre has announced a new community partnership with the Whakatāne Surf Lifesav
Guppies on the Wharf a winner
Whakatāne Sportfishing Club’s Guppies on the Wharf event has won best community engagement at the in
New regional GDP figures
East Coast MP Dana Kirkpatrick acknowledges new regional GDP figures showing solid economic growth a
Booze ban on the agenda for consultation
Whakatāne District Council will be consulting with the public on whether they wish to see a 24/7 alc
Buddle Street wastewater upgrade gets under way
Work will soon begin on a new underground wastewater pump station at the corner of Buddle Street and
Respected Māori clinician appointed in oversight role
Te Whare o Rehua, the medical subsidiary of Te Puna Ora o Mataatua, has appointed respected clinicia
Council braces for strong reaction to boat ramp fees
Whakatāne District Council is considering charging visitors up to $20 a day to use the district’s bo