Why East Coast became East Cape
After many years of being in the East Coast electorate, Eastern Bay voters are now in the East Cape
Officer fires his pistol in self-defence
The Independent Police Conduct Authority has found that a Bay of Plenty officer was justified in fir
Whakatāne fisherman receives international recognition
Ever since he could attach bait to a hook, Tony Hill has been fascinated by fishing. From baiting h
Kawerau librarian awarded National Library scholarship
Kawerau librarian Janice Tekii has been awarded a $3000 scholarship to expand her knowledge of digit
Child sex abuser ministered in Eastern Bay
The Presbyterian Church of Aotearoa New Zealand has named a predator minister who sexually abused ch
Weaving skills and creativity on show
An impressive array of traditional and contemporary raranga (weaving) is on display at the He Rarang
From pasture to power
The Gordon Cattle and Solar Farm is hosting an open day next week, marking the official opening of t
Maanu Paul Scholarship helps doctoral research advancing kina sovereignty
The inaugural recipient of the Maanu Paul Scholarship has written a doctoral thesis that shows how m
Zonta introduces Young Woman of the Year awards
The Zonta Club of Whakatāne has introduced a new award recognising young women who make a positive d
Whakatane court: October 28 - $20k fine for animal neglect
A lifestyle block owner has been fined $20,000 and ordered to pay $700 in veterinarian costs for ani
Farmers market and car boot sale coming to Racecourse Park
A farmers market and monster car boot and garage sale will bring a mix of crafts, food and second-ha
Thousands celebrate Ngāti Awa Te Toki Festival
Thousands of people gathered at the Edgecumbe Domain over Labour Weekend for the Ngāti Awa Te Toki K
Ulysses motorcycle group gears up for annual charity ride
The Ulysses Whakatāne motorcycle group is holding its annual Mountain to Sea charity ride on Novembe
Beach access boost for Ōhope
Two beach access mats are planned for Ōhope this summer, making it easier for more people to cross t
Melbourne Cup bridge day to raise funds for SPCA
The Whakatāne Bridge Club is holding a Melbourne Cup-themed bridge day on Tuesday, November 3, to ra
Kawerau homicide appeal for information
Police are continuing their investigation into the death of a woman at a Kawerau address over the we
Carpark vehicle fire
A car fire in the Phoenix Health centre car park on Pyne Street last Friday afternoon was quickly ex
Key investment decisions ahead for Rex Morpeth Recreation Hub
Whakatāne District Council is taking the next step in its journey to deliver a sport and recreationa
Green light for Waihau Bay jetty and boat ramp project
Plans to rebuild the Waihau Bay jetty and refurbish its three-lane boat ramp have cleared a major hu
Green light for Waihau Bay jetty and boat ramp project
Plans to rebuild the Waihau Bay jetty and refurbish its three-lane boat ramp have cleared a major hu
Green and Opportunity parties want only party vote
Two of the three minor party candidates standing in East Cape electorate have confirmed they are not
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
Cycling hikoi – a chance to hear issues
Green Party East Cape candidate Jordan Walker arrived in Ōpōtiki on Sunday after cycling more than 3