Whakatāne rest home donates $1100 to East Coast flood relief
A market day at Sheaffs Rest Home has raised $1100 for flood relief in Te Araroa. The rest home als
A healthy gut for wellbeing
* Gut health matters more than you think for wellbeing, writes Paula Sharp “All disease starts
Kiwi farmers admired globally
Sven Carlsson SPEAKING to the 70 people attending the Bay of Plenty annual meeting held in Edgecumb
Organic Week returns with online events on soil, food and health
This week is Organic Week with the public invited to take part in a nationwide series of online even
Gown and Town hikoi celebrates graduates
Te Whare Wānanga o Awanuiārangi celebrated the hard work and dedication of its tauira on Friday with
Neurodiversity Family Support aims to bridge critical gap
A new local support service is helping Eastern Bay families navigate the often-overwhelming world of
Prime Minister visits Whakatāne businesses
Tamara Herdman Staff Reporter Prime Minister Christopher Luxon was in Whakatāne yesterday, visit
Gibbo deeply saddened by move
Brian “Gibbo” Gibbons was sad to be removing his fish and chips business, Gibbos on the Wharf from i
Popular track still in action by some despite closure
In spite of security fencing and signs warning of “extreme danger”, some people are still risking th
Concerns raised for Eastern Bay mental health services
Health NZ says plans are in place to maintain mental health services in Whakatāne during a three-mon
Strong results for kōkako
The kōkako population at Manawahe has reached its highest level in more than 20 years, marking a maj
International herb garden community says thanks
Whakatāne’s international herb garden held its first “thank-you” tour for volunteers and supporters
Pyjama drive returns
As the winter weather kicks in, so too has Radio 1XX’s Pyjama Drive, collecting new winter wear for
Annual Plan consultation under way in Kawerau
The Kawerau community is being asked for feedback on a proposed 5.8 percent rates increase and the l
Hooked on Happening - Whakatāne Sportfishing Club
The Haddocks Spraypainters and Panelbeaters Trout Tournament on May 9 and 10 will see keen trout ang
Pink Ribbon Breakfast invite
Ōpōtiki people are being invited to gather with friends, family and colleagues this May to host or a
Hunters gear up for game bird season – wet conditions set stage
Well before dawn this Saturday morning, alarms will go off in homes around the Eastern Bay as hunter
Stories shared at book launch
Meg Collins shares some of her stories at the launch of her book, I Can Do Anything: Reflections on
New healing support for mothers
A new avenue of support is opening for mothers in Ōpōtiki who may have suffered maternal birth injur
Change and renewal – principal leads
A new chapter is under way at Ōpōtiki College with the arrival of principal Glenn Phipps. Stepping
Formidable El Niño expected to arrive in winter
Earth Sciences New Zealand meteorologists are anticipating a significant El Niño influence on weathe
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
More spending for riverfront
Councillor Lesley Immink has spoken out against spending more than $7.5 million on floodwall integra