Brownie Bar opening
Chocolate lovers unite because the doors to The Brownie Bar are officially opening tomorrow. There
Guide dog Flynn transforms Brian’s life
Brian O'Malley says having his guide dog Flynn by his side for the past two years has transformed hi
Douglas Street sale another success
The sun was shining on Douglas Street at the weekend, making for perfect conditions for the neighbou
Sea Week celebrates science, moana and community
Sea Week celebrates science, moana and community Port Ōhope was buzzing with excitement as Sea Week
Whakatāne Court: March 12
$5000 misplaced during money count Whakatāne woman Kelly Ann Coffey has been sentenced to community
Have-a-go Basketball
Have-a-Go 3x3 Basketball is coming to Ōhope with the aim of making the sport accessible to all talen
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Policy celebrated
Whakatāne District Council’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Policy was adopted at the Living
Regional council reappoints ceo
Toi Moana Bay of Plenty Regional Council has approved the reappointment of Fiona McTavish as chief e
Tight turnaround for Easter trading policies
ŌPŌTIKI and Kawerau district councils need to adopt new policies within the next few weeks if they w
Museum tells artist's story
A renowned Dunedin artist who spent her early years in Ōpōtiki, the late Marilynn Webb, is the subje
Singing rolls back the years
ŌPOTIKI’S Nell Bodman Singers don’t own a time machine but each week at Thornton Park Retirement Vil
Drums of war heard in Ōpōtiki
War clouds seem to be gathering across the world, the NATO Alliance is crumbling, and the effects ca
Surf Fishing Club open day
Ōpōtiki Surf Fishing Club is holding an open day on Saturday for prospective surfcasters. Anyone in
Show ends after 130 years
The Ōpōtiki A & P Show committee has decided to wind the event up. A public meeting to discuss eith
Plenty of fun at Lions market
Despite losing its favoured position in the CBD about two years ago, the Ōpōtiki Lions Club Market D
There's something in the water
FARMERS and growers in the Eastern Bay of Plenty have a valuable opportunity to expand their knowled
Culture and staff retention hot topics at obstetrics hui
Five new obstetricians are being recruited for Whakatāne Hospital’s obstetrics department and could
Doggy bag streamers too tempting for children
A resident of a property adjacent to Warren Cole Walkway is fed up with having to decorate her fence
Pest control substance found at Waiotahi Beach
The pest control substance Feratox has been found at Waiotahi Beach and recovery and disposal is now
Thornton Road businesses ‘crippled’ by road closure
Thornton Road business owners say poor communication over road closures this summer crippled their b
Pony club horse bit in suspected dog attack
A vicious attack by dogs on a horse at Whakatane District Pony Club has left the horse seriously inj
Health system inequity a ‘scandal’ – forum
A Community Health Forum held in Whakatāne District Council’s meeting chambers on Wednesday looked t
Crowd goes wild at food fest
The Wild Food Festival has been hailed a huge success – drawing a whopping 2500 people, half of whom
Whakatāne Court - February 26
Machete used to rob local dairy A man has been imprisoned for almost three years after robbing his