Ngāti Ira reclaim Waioweka whenua in landmark acquisition
Ngā Kaimahi Whenua o Ngāti Ira Charitable Trust has purchased approximately 580 hectares of whenua i
Crews push forward
While good progress has been made from both ends of Waioeka Gorge to clear slips, New Zealand Transp
Bombz away
There is a warning out to anyone in the vicinity of Waihau Bay this Saturday: The usually tranquil w
More heavy rain on the way
With parts of the Eastern Bay still reeling from last week’s heavy rain, Whakatāne District Council
Community Crop Swap comes to Heart Space Studio
Local gardeners and food lovers are invited to take part in a new Crop Swap event launching tomorrow
Visionary leadership as Toi Ohomai returns to independence
Toi Ohomai has marked its return to independence, welcoming a new chief executive and council. Dr
There’s a new breakfast buffet in town, and it’s at a bar
Whakatāne’s Detour Bar, Lounge and Restaurant opened earlier than usual on Monday for its first brea
The astonishing life beneath our boots
When Whakatāne’s Duncan and Judy Smith bought nine hectares in the Waimata Valley, Gisborne, back in
Events postponed
Two events planned for today – Art in the Park and the O-mazing Race – have been postponed because o
Young leader takes the helm at Bay Trust
At just 27, Te Aorangi Murphy-Fell is stepping into the role of chairperson of Bay Trust, describing
Born To Adapt trail event opens the outdoors to everyone
Athletes of all abilities are invited to take part in Born to Adapt, an inclusive trail running even
Whakatāne Treasures: New website shines a spotlight
A new website is aiming to put Whakatāne firmly on the map for visitors and locals, offering free pr
Long drop long gone
Bay of Plenty Regional Council has lifted an advisory notice warning residents in the Harbour Road a
Driving in the rain – be cautious
With more heavy rain forecast for tonight, police are reminding motorists to moderate their driving
Child dies in water-related incident in Ōpōtiki
Police have confirmed that a child has died after a water-related incident in Opotiki on Monday. Se
Road safety a focus for council
Richard Hamer and the Whakatāne District Council road safety team can be found across the Eastern Ba
Hooked on Happenings
Whakatāne Sportfishing Club The Whale Plumbing Junior Fishing Tournament ran from January 7 to 10 a
Road closed for triathlon
The Tauranga Eastern Link Toll Road will be closed to eastbound traffic between Papamoa and Paengaro
Vehicle crime on the rise
Warmer temperatures mean vehicle thefts and attempted thefts are on the rise. Over the past 10 days
Campground thefts
Police are urging campers to lock vehicles, secure equipment, and look out for each other following
Court: Home detention for supermarket spree
A 19-year-old who broke into Kawerau New World with a knife and threatened to kill a staff member on
Homeless rumours unfounded
Whakatāne police say there is no initiative to “move on” homeless people, despite rumours circulatin
Water safety warning
A recent home pool drowning in the Eastern Bay has prompted a general reminder from police for peopl
Marina all go
The developers of Ōpōtiki Marina and Industrial Park expect major construction work to begin within