Flooding and soil doubts over growth for Awakeri
Some Awakeri residents fear plans to grow Awakeri by over 1000 new homes could be an expensive mista
Whakatāne nurse practictioner a national award finalist
A Whakatāne nurse practitioner has been named a finalist in the New Zealand Primary Health Awards He
Be ready to conserve water this summer
Whakatāne District Council anticipates it may need to enact its “Nessie” contingency this summer to
Colouring-in competition reveals students’ concerns about environment
Expert colouring skills will be rewarded with copies of Nikki Slade Robinson's book, That's Not Junk
Six of 11 liquor premises fail police checks
More than half of the licensed premises checked by police during a recent controlled purchase operat
How does your garden grow?
Garden competition judges want to know how your garden is growing this spring. Entries are open for
School Street trial aims to ease Apanui traffic chaos
A new “School Street” trial at Apanui School aims to make the school run safer for tamariki while ea
Students put election candidates to the test
Whakatāne High School’s Interact Club hosted a meet-the-candidates night on Wednesday, giving the co
Knox Church Fair returns
The annual Knox Church Fair is back tomorrow. The fair, which has been running for about 60 years,
Ready, set, go ...
The countdown down is on, and the ducks are primed for Sunday’s Life Education fundraising Duck Race
Roadshow checks pulse of Eastern Bay healthcare
Access to GPs, staff shortages, long waits for care and the loss of local services were among the co
Louise steps away after 29 years with Neighbourhood Support
After 29 years building and growing Neighbourhood Support, Louise Milton has stepped away. She leav
Get out of the blue this ShakeOut
Whakatāne District Council is encouraging residents, schools, workplaces and community groups to get
Manna Cafe thrift market on tomorrow
A thrift market featuring 27 vendors selling pre-loved clothing will be held at Manna Cafe in Edgecu
Firefighters warn of heightened summer fire risk
An approaching El Niño summer could bring a dangerous combination of dry vegetation, strong winds an
Meet your candidates
Te Tāwharau o Te Whakatōhea is holding three question-and-answer “Zui” next week to help whānau deci
Memories of Eastern Bay inspire debut story collection
The freedom and wild beauty of the Eastern Bay have stayed with writer Isabel Haarhaus since she arr
Smart mowers hit fairways
Three new robotic mowers are now at work at Ōpōtiki Golf Club, promising significant savings in fuel
Waiariki electorate candidates face off
Waiariki electorate candidates will take the stage at the Little Theatre at War Memorial Hall in Wha
Summer markets return
The Ōpōtiki Community Market is returning for another summer season on Saturday, bringing locally ma
James Nokise brings election year satire to Whakatāne
Politicians across the political spectrum are in the firing line when comedian James Nokise brings h
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
Cycling hikoi – a chance to hear issues
Green Party East Cape candidate Jordan Walker arrived in Ōpōtiki on Sunday after cycling more than 3