Pool users haven’t been able to enjoy their regular hot soak at Kawerau’s Maurie Kjar Aquatic Centre
The owners of Playland Entertainment Arcade on The Strand are searching for the right person to take
Whakatāne is firmly on the map as one of New Zealand’s standout tourism success stories, with new fi
■ Six finalists have been announced for the 2026 Bay of Plenty Ballance Farm Environment Awards ahea
Around 70 Whakatāne Intermediate students are trading sleep-ins for discipline, teamwork and a heart
Whakatāne’s Trolley Derby is back for another year. The derby has been co-run by the Rotary Club, B
It’s time for golfing enthusiasts to start getting their teams together for on-farm charity tourname
The water main supplying Tāneatua burst on Monday causing disruption to the town’s water supply and
Kevin Macey wanted to challenge himself, so he decided to do something big. Having had a hip operat
Dallas Thompson has served under five owners, worn four uniforms, worked in two buildings and throug
Practical impacts of the attack on Iran and destabilisation in the Middle East were acknowledged by
The Galatea community gathered at the Galatea Community Hall on Monday to rededicate the newly refur
The next planned event at Burt’s Trail Ride has been postponed following the death of a rider last w
It was standing room only at the Whakatāne Sport Fishing Club on Tuesday evening as the public turne
■ A fortnightly business advice column by Whakatāne accountant and business adviser Jason Lougher
Trouble began for Kevin Teriini when he was about to mow his lawn and heard screaming coming from a
The Health Practitioners Disciplinary Tribunal hearing for Murupara GP Dr Bernard Conlon will be hel
In a major step towards unlocking millions in future grants that support Eastern Bay communities, Tr
The lead act for the 2026 Ōpōtiki Lantern Festival has been announced with Australian/New Zealand ba
A former Ōpōtiki woman has been named 2025 Australian University Teacher of the Year. Leading physi
Longstanding Ōpōtiki social services provider Whakaatu Whanaunga Trust is inviting whānau and local
From this week, the convoy distance through the Waioweka Gorge has been reduced to approximately 2.6