The birthday I don’t remember — and the hit that nearly killed me
In 2022, Whakatāne’s Campbell Gray came close to losing his life after being hit by a hockey ball. A
Revoltingly good - Matilda delivers on opening night
If audience reaction is any measure of success, Theatre Whakatāne’s production of Matilda the Musica
Deadline for freedom campers
New green warrants for self-contained freedom camping vehicles will come into effect in June, bringi
New chapter for kiwi trust
Ōpōtiki’s Jesse Emery has taken on the role of kiwi management co-ordinator at the Whakatāne Kiwi Tr
Ōhiwa Oyster Festival returns bigger and bolder
The Ōhiwa Oyster Festival is back, bringing a full day of seafood, music, and coastal celebration to
Eastern Bay students explore futures at careers expo
The Eastern Bay of Plenty Careers Expo brought hundreds of students together on Wednesday, giving th
Preserving stories for future generations
Two teenage videographers are helping families preserve the stories of loved ones through a new docu
Kawerau residents asked to rate services
Kawerau District Council is inviting residents to take part in its triennial residents’ survey. Eve
Whakatāne Court - May 13
Intersection accident a ‘moment of distraction’ A woman who failed to stop at a Thornton intersecti
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
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