New project to map active faults
A new project will map active faults across the Whakatāne district in greater detail, producing high
Whk Court - July 15 - Mother uses car to trap fleeing son – and breaks his arm
A mother-of-five who attempted to stop her son from running away by “trapping” him with her car, and
Women’s Impact Fund reaches record $56,000
The Eastern Bay Women’s Impact Fund celebrated a record-breaking year at its high tea and fund revea
Humanitarian honoured for decade of service
ReliefAid’s Anne Bulley has been recognised for a decade of service supporting people affected by co
By-election confirmed for regional council seat
Five candidates will contest Bay of Plenty Regional Council’s vacant Eastern Bay general constituenc
Lions Market back to CBD
Classic songs like Hoki Mai floated across the Senior Citizens’ carpark as members of the Ukulele Gr
Matariki fun at Rangatahi Pa
About 16 Ōpōtiki children per day have been enjoying a free school holiday programme over the past t
Moore investigates unitary council functions
Ōpōtiki Mayor David Moore has come out batting for an Eastern Bay unitary council as a preference ov
Aquaculture agreement with Bay of Plenty iwi
A major aquaculture settlement between the Crown and Te Moana-a-Toi iwi that will deliver significan
Joint operation targets fishery compliance
A joint fisheries operation between the Royal New Zealand Navy (RNZN) and Fisheries New Zealand (FNZ
Large crowd helps shape Ōpōtiki’s economic future
A standing-room-only crowd packed the Royal Hotel on Tuesday evening as around 70 business owners, t
Mussel closure sought to refill food basket
A sharp decline in Ōhiwa Harbour mussel stocks has led Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Awa to embark on a regener
Pioneering Rangitaiki families invited to share their stories
A group of farming families from across the Rangitaiki Plains are putting together a book detailing
String of bronze thefts sparks kind response
The latest in a string of bronze thefts has prompted a generous response from a kiwi-loving business
Illuminated flotilla to bring Whakatāne River to life tonight
Whakatāne River will glow with colour and light tonight as illuminated waka, rowing boats, kayaks an
Two faces of the same business
■ A fortnightly business advice column by Whakatāne accountant and business adviser Jason Lougher
Take care crossing Pekatahi Bridge
Pekatahi Bridge is open following last week’s maintenance with a warning for motorists to take care
Helping people move better, one step at a time
When Rob and Margie Mangles decided to swap England’s south coast for the beaches of Ōhope, it wasn’
Lanterns light the way
A colourful display of creativity filled the recent Arts Whakatāne lantern-making workshops, with 12
Residents urged to recycle right
Whakatāne district residents are being urged to recycle correctly following high levels of contamina
Government backs Ōpōtiki marina development
The Government is investing $12.5 million through the Regional Infrastructure Fund towards the devel
New grants hit the right note
A new fund established by one of the Eastern Bay’s most dedicated music advocates is set to help ins