Kawerau scare highlights roaming dog concerns
A Kawerau woman is speaking out after a frightening encounter with a dog in the town centre, as coun
‘Comparing blueberries with melons’ – Tanczos on report
Whakatāne has fallen from New Zealand’s third most expensive ratings district to seventh place in a
Council amalgamations coming
Whakatāne Mayor Nandor Tanczos says amalgamation of local councils is coming and local leaders need
Demo starts as council discusses site
Demolition work is under way on the century-old wharfshed at 2 The Strand this week, as the site is
Preschool celebrates 20 years
This week, Coastlands Preschool celebrated being open for 20 years. The school’s beginning can be t
Neuroscience expert to share insights with Edgecumbe community
A leading voice in neuroscience and child development is heading to Edgecumbe next week for a public
Flooding forces temporary closure for shops
A Whakatāne family-run business is back on its feet after flooding forced it to close for more than
New exhibitions celebrate Ngāti Awa heritage
Tuku iho cannot be hung on a wall. But it can fill a gallery. This month, four exhibitions open at
Succession: Who will own town’s businesses in 10 years?
* A fortnightly business advice column by Whakatāne accountant and business adviser Jason Lougher
Air Chathams announces fund to support regional flights
Air Chathams has underlined its commitment to regional New Zealand, including the Eastern Bay, with
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Collaborative governance workshop offers training for charities
Community organisations across the Eastern Bay will have a unique opportunity to strengthen their go
Court: May 6
Home detention for domestic assault Teariki Araipu has been sentenced to home detention for an assa
Crafty Vibes grows creativity and confidence
CraftyVibes was the programme that started Ōpōtiki Rangatahi Pā and it continues to be one of the mo
Community unites for Waiōtahe biodiversity
A biodiversity day held at Kahunui last week brought together more than 30 landowners, iwi, communit
Relationships critical as local government changes announced
Bay of Plenty Regional Council chair Matemoana McDonald says this week’s announcement on simplifying
Average speed safety cameras to be activated
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi expects to activate its average speed safety cameras on State Highwa
Bay residents urged to check their indoor temps this winter
As colder temperatures approach, Bay of Plenty residents are being encouraged to ask a simple but im
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Earthquake flurry
The East Coast has experienced a flurry of mostly weak earthquakes over the past few days. On Sunda
Ocean Ford a ‘top performer’
Ocean Ford Whakatāne has been recognised as one of the country’s top-performing Ford dealerships aft
Natural support tools aim to empower mums
A new local business is helping expectant mothers feel more confident, informed and supported as the
Workshops offer guidance on Māori Land Court processes
Eastern Bay of Plenty whānau are being encouraged to attend monthly free Whenua Māori workshops aime
Monthly boccia night at the Whakatāne Disability Resource Centre
Once a month, the Disability Resource Centre (DRC) hosts a boccia evening for its community to come
Appeal for information following public brawl
Police are appealing for information following a public brawl in Kopeopeo on Wednesday afternoon. A
Emotions high at river tragedy
Kawerau is in mourning today following the deaths of two of its young people in a tragic accident at