Waioweka Gorge recovery hits key milestone
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) has reached a significant milestone in the recovery of State
Airport annual report seven years over deadline
Whakatāne District Council has this week resolved a seven-year legislative breach in annual financia
Early Bird Christmas shopping returns to Edgecumbe
Christmas shoppers will have the chance to get ahead on their festive shopping when Heaven’s Ascent
UN report warns of major threats to NZ’s productive soils
An international report giving a health check to the world’s soils has recognised New Zealand’s high
Air mapping to prepare for coastal risks
Specialist survey aircraft may be visible in the skies above the Eastern Bay in coming weeks. The f
Bridge club celebrates Melbourne Cup with fundraiser
Last week’s Melbourne Cup gave members of the Whakatāne Bridge Club a chance to get together for an
Weaving students showcase their mahi in Kawerau
Weaving students at Te Wānanga o Aotearoa in Kawerau are sharing their skills and creativity through
Trident students immerse themselves in Japanese culture
Four students from Trident High School have spent two weeks immersed in Japanese language and cultur
Christmas market seeks support for festive favourites
Organisers of Edgecumbe’s fifth annual Christmas Night Market are calling on businesses and communit
Whakatāne court: November 4 - Man shared child, bestiality images
A Kawerau man has pleaded guilty to charges of possessing and distributing objectionable publication
Safer, smarter parking patrols to begin in Whakatāne
Licence Plate Recognition (LPR) technology will be used on parking patrols in Whakatāne from Monday.
Free Speech Union questions order hiding homicide victim’s name
The Free Speech Union has questioned a coroner’s order that prevents the identification of a woman k
Free community day returns to Kawerau
Games, prizes, local food and a chance to discover what’s on your doorstep will bring the community
An evening with Matt Watson
The Eastern Bay Chamber of Commerce is bringing one of New Zealand’s most respected adventurers, fis
Coastguard open day and bonus workshop
Peter Green Coastguard Whakatāne is offering a boating safety skills and confidence-boosting work
Vision for Te Kaha
Te Kaha is a place that holds special meaning and connection to those who call it home. As the area
Native planting, removal of debris required at forestry site
Imogen Brophy An enforcement order has been approved for removal, remediation and native planting a
FENZ urges caution ahead of Guy Fawkes
Fire and Emergency New Zealand (FENZ) is urging people to think before lighting fireworks this Guy F
New life for Church Street building as Two Sisters and Co. opens
People passing 109 Church Street may have noticed a rather impressive new tiled shopfront where a on
Traffic now using teardrop roundabouts
A significant milestone has been reached on the State Highway 2 Wainui Road to Ōpōtiki safety improv
Cadets get hands-on with first aid training
Opōtiki College Cadet Unit members have been putting their first aid skills to the test during a the
Pair set for life-changing Outward Bound adventure
Two young men from Ōpōtiki are preparing for a life-changing adventure after each receiving a schola
Air mapping to prepare for risks
Specialist survey aircraft may be visible in the skies above the Eastern Bay in coming months. The
Big plan to rebuild Waihau Bay jetty
A major community fundraising effort is gathering momentum to replace Waihau Bay’s ageing jetty and