Victim shares impact of assault in Te Kaha
A woman has described feeling helpless, insecure and unsafe every day since she was assaulted and st
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Eastern Bay Monopoly Board rolls out in time for Christmas
A slice of the region has been immortalised in one of the world’s most famous board games, with the
Ātea Block Party to light up The Strand
Live music, street kai and community vibes will take over The Strand this Saturday at the Ātea Block
Rare kākā gathering captured on camera
A Whakatāne man has captured striking images of a rare sight – a small flock of eight kākā gathered
Hannah's home for Christmas after eight-month deployment
A Whakatāne sailor is returning home in time for Christmas after eight months at sea on Royal New Ze
Safer path ahead for Landing Road Bridge
Whakatāne’s Landing Road bridge is getting a spruce up. NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi says fund h
The true cost of labour
■ A fortnightly business advice column by Whakatāne accountant and business adviser Jason Lougher I
Generosity delivers 120 children’s books
A heartfelt Christmas initiative in Whakatāne has delivered 120 new children’s books to the Whakatān
Otakiri oasis claims Supreme Rural Garden Award for second time
* Some of the district’s most impressive urban and rural gardens have been recognised in this year’
Whakatāne sailor achieves Navy dream
Whakatāne’s Nate Bishop has achieved his childhood goal of joining the Royal New Zealand Navy – boos
Maintenance funding boost for East Coast schools
Twenty-three schools in the East Coast electorate will benefit from a significant increase in proper
Anytime Pilates anytime
A new business is operating in town, offering customers health and wellbeing through flexibility and
Whakatāne auctioneer recognised for outstanding community service
Whakatāne real estate auctioneer and salesperson Chris Robson has been recognised for his long-stand
Duke Street stopbank a step closer
Plans to prevent flooding of Ōpōtiki’s urban areas by creating a stopbank across the southern end of
Plans for sewerage improvements revised
Ōpōtiki District Council has endorsed changes to its wastewater work programme emphasising a “no reg
Council says no to extra funding for jetty extension
Ōpōtiki’s mayor and councillors have refused to allocate a further $225,000 to the funds already set
Two expelled in RSA dispute
Two men have been expelled from the Ōpōtiki RSA committee and trespassed from the club premises. Da
Festival funding sought
Ōpōtiki District Council will be seeking between $60,000 to $140,000 of external funds, and sponsors
Give basketball a go
Following a successful first event, which attracted good participation from Ōpōtiki, Eastern Bay of
Christmas parcels for seniors
Christmas can be an exciting time filled with family, shared gifts, and celebration, but for many it
Te Tawa Kaiti’s vision for sustainable agriculture resonates globally
Two Eastern Bay business leaders are participating in an international initiative focused on empower
Top students set their sights on bright futures
Having become Ōpōtiki College dux, Niki Black, 17, now has plans to study for a Bachelor of Business
Sex offender loses name suppression
An Ōpōtiki man convicted of sexually violating seven young girls across almost two decades lost his
Woodlands market booming
The Lions market at the Woodlands Hall is booming as Ōpōtiki people come out on the second Saturday