Kawerau bathers left in the cold by steam bore issues
Pool users haven’t been able to enjoy their regular hot soak at Kawerau’s Maurie Kjar Aquatic Centre
Arcade owners hope popular family hub will be kept open
The owners of Playland Entertainment Arcade on The Strand are searching for the right person to take
Whakatāne tourism growth outpaces national trend
Whakatāne is firmly on the map as one of New Zealand’s standout tourism success stories, with new fi
BOP Ballance Farm Environment finalists announced
■ Six finalists have been announced for the 2026 Bay of Plenty Ballance Farm Environment Awards ahea
Early start for young recruits at intermediate boot camp
Around 70 Whakatāne Intermediate students are trading sleep-ins for discipline, teamwork and a heart
Trolley derby gearing up for a big race day
Whakatāne’s Trolley Derby is back for another year. The derby has been co-run by the Rotary Club, B
Charity on-farm golf tourney
It’s time for golfing enthusiasts to start getting their teams together for on-farm charity tourname
Water main break fixed in a flash
The water main supplying Tāneatua burst on Monday causing disruption to the town’s water supply and
Macey rides length of New Zealand
Kevin Macey wanted to challenge himself, so he decided to do something big. Having had a hip operat
Dallas celebrates 30 years at New World
Dallas Thompson has served under five owners, worn four uniforms, worked in two buildings and throug
Global issues will affect council costs
Practical impacts of the attack on Iran and destabilisation in the Middle East were acknowledged by
Galatea rededicates refurbished flagpole
The Galatea community gathered at the Galatea Community Hall on Monday to rededicate the newly refur
Motorcyclist killed in trail ride crash
The next planned event at Burt’s Trail Ride has been postponed following the death of a rider last w
Kelsey’s powerful book launch celebration
It was standing room only at the Whakatāne Sport Fishing Club on Tuesday evening as the public turne
There’s more than one way to go into business
■ A fortnightly business advice column by Whakatāne accountant and business adviser Jason Lougher
Court March 6: Assault with chalk
Trouble began for Kevin Teriini when he was about to mow his lawn and heard screaming coming from a
Doctor’s Health Practitioners hearing venue confirmed
The Health Practitioners Disciplinary Tribunal hearing for Murupara GP Dr Bernard Conlon will be hel
Trust Horizon introduces private bill to Parliament
In a major step towards unlocking millions in future grants that support Eastern Bay communities, Tr
Coterie to headline Lantern Festival
The lead act for the 2026 Ōpōtiki Lantern Festival has been announced with Australian/New Zealand ba
Ōpōtiki roots important to top educator
A former Ōpōtiki woman has been named 2025 Australian University Teacher of the Year. Leading physi
Join Clean-up Day at beach
Longstanding Ōpōtiki social services provider Whakaatu Whanaunga Trust is inviting whānau and local
Convoy distance through gorge reduces
From this week, the convoy distance through the Waioweka Gorge has been reduced to approximately 2.6