Dedicated volunteer ‘humbled’ by Order of St John honour
A long-standing Hato Hone St John volunteer in Waihau Bay has been recognised for decades of service
The Song They Saved: kōkako documentary coming to Ōpōtiki
The pioneering research that helped save the North Island kōkako from extinction is the subject of a
Stitching together a love of embroidery
A new dedicated display at Ōpōtiki Museum is giving local embroidery enthusiasts an opportunity to s
Ōpōtiki names its favourite local kai spots
More than 450 votes have been cast in a community competition celebrating Ōpōtiki's favourite places
New visitor infrastructure for Potts Avenue
Construction is set to begin on a new caravan and motorhome dump station for Ōpōtiki, boosting the r
Opinion: Somebody's got it handled
Jamie Vunivesilevu One of my kids lost both front teeth in the last couple of weeks and another o
Pay It Forward gives bullied children a place to belong
A new organisation has started in Ōpōtiki to support children who have experienced bullying and help
Waioweka Gorge recovery hits key milestone
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) has reached a significant milestone in the recovery of State
Airport annual report seven years over deadline
Whakatāne District Council has this week resolved a seven-year legislative breach in annual financia
Early Bird Christmas shopping returns to Edgecumbe
Christmas shoppers will have the chance to get ahead on their festive shopping when Heaven’s Ascent
UN report warns of major threats to NZ’s productive soils
An international report giving a health check to the world’s soils has recognised New Zealand’s high
Air mapping to prepare for coastal risks
Specialist survey aircraft may be visible in the skies above the Eastern Bay in coming weeks. The f
Bridge club celebrates Melbourne Cup with fundraiser
Last week’s Melbourne Cup gave members of the Whakatāne Bridge Club a chance to get together for an
Weaving students showcase their mahi in Kawerau
Weaving students at Te Wānanga o Aotearoa in Kawerau are sharing their skills and creativity through
Trident students immerse themselves in Japanese culture
Four students from Trident High School have spent two weeks immersed in Japanese language and cultur
Christmas market seeks support for festive favourites
Organisers of Edgecumbe’s fifth annual Christmas Night Market are calling on businesses and communit
Whakatāne court: November 4 - Man shared child, bestiality images
A Kawerau man has pleaded guilty to charges of possessing and distributing objectionable publication
Safer, smarter parking patrols to begin in Whakatāne
Licence Plate Recognition (LPR) technology will be used on parking patrols in Whakatāne from Monday.
Free Speech Union questions order hiding homicide victim’s name
The Free Speech Union has questioned a coroner’s order that prevents the identification of a woman k
Free community day returns to Kawerau
Games, prizes, local food and a chance to discover what’s on your doorstep will bring the community
An evening with Matt Watson
The Eastern Bay Chamber of Commerce is bringing one of New Zealand’s most respected adventurers, fis
Coastguard open day and bonus workshop
Peter Green Coastguard Whakatāne is offering a boating safety skills and confidence-boosting work
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