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
Bolt up and protect your plate
More than 100 motorists took steps to secure their number plates against thieves at an anti-theft bo
Meet the Candidates
■ Whakatāne District Grey Power Association is holding a candidates' meeting at the Liberty Centre i
Blue Light activation days bring free fun for families
Families enjoyed free activities, games and giveaways at the Blue Light Activation Days held in Whak
My son wants to be an accountant – poor bugger
■ A fortnightly business advice column by Whakatāne accountant and business adviser, Jason Lougher
Hutec key in power station upgrade
Kawerau’s Hutec Engineering will play a major role in the upgrade of Meridian Energy’s Waitaki Power
Luca adds unique voice to regional council
Former Whakatāne Mayor Victor Luca was officially sworn in as the Eastern Bay’s new regional council
Spray-free produce trailer coming soon to Eastern Bay
Spray-free strawberries, watermelon and other locally grown produce will be available from Labour We
Five decades of smiles
Tamara Herdman Staff reporter From a one-man practice to a growing dental team, John Twaddle has
A place to connect
Waiariki Whānau Mentoring is bringing people together for Mental Health Awareness Week, with three d
Council facilitates social sector working together
Funding insecurity for charitable groups and the need to work together on larger projects were among
Betty celebrates 101 years of wonderful memories
It’s not every day you make it to 101, but for one Whakatāne resident that day came recently, bringi
Matatā meet the candidates
Matatā Residents Association is holding a Meet the Candidates event on Sunday. East Cape candidates
Whakatane court: Five years' prison for machete-wielding robber
While on bail for robbing an Auckland dairy, Ezekuiel Allen planned and executed another aggravated
Whakatāne resident stands for Women’s Rights Party
Whakatāne educationalist Sue Carnegie-Harding is standing as a list candidate for the Women’s Rights
Save our public health
The Save Our Public Health Roady is on its way to Whakatāne. Patient Voice chair Malcolm Mulholland
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