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
Democracy in action as Ōpōtiki votes
With the national election shaping up as what some have dubbed the “battle of the Chrises”, the poli
Ōpōtiki gets into the Melbourne Cup spirit
The race that stops a nation also brought plenty of excitement to Ōpōtiki on Tuesday, with locals ga
Why East Coast became East Cape
After many years of being in the East Coast electorate, Eastern Bay voters are now in the East Cape
Officer fires his pistol in self-defence
The Independent Police Conduct Authority has found that a Bay of Plenty officer was justified in fir
Whakatāne fisherman receives international recognition
Ever since he could attach bait to a hook, Tony Hill has been fascinated by fishing. From baiting h
Kawerau librarian awarded National Library scholarship
Kawerau librarian Janice Tekii has been awarded a $3000 scholarship to expand her knowledge of digit
Child sex abuser ministered in Eastern Bay
The Presbyterian Church of Aotearoa New Zealand has named a predator minister who sexually abused ch
Weaving skills and creativity on show
An impressive array of traditional and contemporary raranga (weaving) is on display at the He Rarang
From pasture to power
The Gordon Cattle and Solar Farm is hosting an open day next week, marking the official opening of t
Maanu Paul Scholarship helps doctoral research advancing kina sovereignty
The inaugural recipient of the Maanu Paul Scholarship has written a doctoral thesis that shows how m
Zonta introduces Young Woman of the Year awards
The Zonta Club of Whakatāne has introduced a new award recognising young women who make a positive d
Whakatane court: October 28 - $20k fine for animal neglect
A lifestyle block owner has been fined $20,000 and ordered to pay $700 in veterinarian costs for ani
Farmers market and car boot sale coming to Racecourse Park
A farmers market and monster car boot and garage sale will bring a mix of crafts, food and second-ha
Thousands celebrate Ngāti Awa Te Toki Festival
Thousands of people gathered at the Edgecumbe Domain over Labour Weekend for the Ngāti Awa Te Toki K
Big plan to rebuild Waihau Bay jetty
A major community fundraising effort is gathering momentum to replace Waihau Bay’s ageing jetty and
Mayor stands by decision to defer consultation
An independent adviser to the joint water services working group Ōpōtiki District Council is party t