Rūātoki-raised scholar recognised in King’s Birthday Honours
Rūātoki-raised broadcaster, academic and cultural historian Dr Reuben Tūwhakahekeao Collier has been
Regional council decreases targeted rates
Bay of Plenty Regional Council has announced a record low 0.4 percent average rates rise for the upc
Cemetery expansion under way in Tāneatua
Whakatāne District Council is undertaking expansion works at Tāneatua Cemetery. Tāneatua Cemetery,
St Joseph’s generates solar power and income
St Joseph’s School is already seeing the benefits of a new solar power system, made possible through
Big swim returns this weekend to support Coastguard
Swimmers will brave the cold waters of the Whakatāne River this weekend as they take part in The Big
Tā Hirini Moko Mead – pillar of strength laid to rest
RNZ Hundreds have gathered at Kokohinau Marae in Te Teko over recent days to farewell one of Māorid
Whakatāne teen earns prestigious Singapore scholarship
A Whakatāne teenager has earned a full scholarship to study in Singapore, giving him the opportunity
SH2 Waioweka Gorge to remain closed today
State Highway 2 Waioweka Gorge remained closed yesterday following the extension of the Orange Heavy
Concerns raised by Awakeri locals about future development
Flood risk, erosion and drain management are among major concerns raised through community sessions
Direction from councillors needed for name change
Mayor Nandor Tanczos says the public forum of a Whakatāne District Council meeting could be a good p
Council puts savings toward balancing budget
Whakatāne District Council has found another $711,000 in savings for next financial year’s budget, w
Eastern Bay swimmers join global Swim for Peace
Eastern Bay swimmers will take to the ocean this weekend as part of an international movement promot
Property seized in Kawerau linked to Operation Notus
A property has been seized following a large police operation in Kawerau yesterday. Police supporte
Fitting farewell to Eastern Bay ‘legend’
Family, friends, colleagues and many of his much-loved Kawerau community gathered at the Kawerau Tow
Joe talks exports and innovation with PM
Whakatāne entrepreneur Joe Harawira is continuing to take Eastern Bay innovation to the internationa
Coastlands’ signs still cause confusion
Confusion continues over the new variable speed signs installed in Coastlands, with incorrect school
New growth strategy for Whakatāne
Whakatāne District Council has adopted a Local Growth Strategy, setting out how the district will pl
Community rallies behind record-breaking pyjama drive
More than 450 brand-new pyjama sets and hundreds of additional clothing items have been donated thro
Joint water services work progresses
Work to explore the long-term future of water services across Ōpōtiki, Whakatāne, Kawerau and Rotoru
New facilitator focused on movement and inclusion
Ōpōtiki College has welcomed a new face to its growing wellbeing and student engagement programmes,
Changing of guard at library
A changing of the guard is under way at Te Tāhuhu o Te Rangi – Ōpōtiki Library and Information Centr
Overseas visitors help with planting
The Rare Coastal Plant collection at the Onekawa Te Mawhai Regional Park at Ohiwa recently received
Signs promote road safety for kiwifruit workers
As the Eastern Bay kiwifruit harvest reaches full swing once again, one local grower is hoping a sim
Loss of swimming hole a blow to community
Earthworks carried out on the Waiaua River has left some in the Ōmarumutu community dismayed at the