Farmers warn against Tauranga-dominated super council
Federated Farmers is urging Bay of Plenty’s district council leaders to move quickly and put forward
Silent bush walk aims to reconnect with nature
A Whakatāne woman is encouraging people to put down their phones, quiet their minds and reconnect wi
Rare sea snake found
A highly venomous sea snake was found washed up on Ōhope Beach on Monday. DoC ranger and project le
Timutimu is dairy woman of the year
The Eastern Bay’s Hinehou Timutimu is the 2026 Fonterra Dairy Woman of the Year. The award was anno
Three injured in CBD crash
Three people were taken to hospital following a two-vehicle crash outside The Comm on The Strand on
Camper stolen with man and cat inside
A Whakatāne man and his cat escaped unharmed after his campervan was stolen while they were asleep i
Speed sign blooper causes confusion
A sign cock-up has left Coastlands residents scratching their heads this week, unsure about what tim
Closures planned for war memorial
People planning to hire the War Memorial Centre for events next year may need to look elsewhere. Cl
Memorial scholarship supports EBOP’s next generation of farmers
The Eastern Bay farming community came together on Friday night to pay tribute to one of their own a
Dolls, storytelling and creativity come together in workshop
A whimsical character doll workshop is bringing creativity and connection to Kawerau, with illustrat
New passports bring hope and homes
Wraparound support from the community has helped a homeless Whakatāne couple obtain the passports th
Kawerau scare highlights roaming dog concerns
A Kawerau woman is speaking out after a frightening encounter with a dog in the town centre, as coun
‘Comparing blueberries with melons’ – Tanczos on report
Whakatāne has fallen from New Zealand’s third most expensive ratings district to seventh place in a
Council amalgamations coming
Whakatāne Mayor Nandor Tanczos says amalgamation of local councils is coming and local leaders need
Demo starts as council discusses site
Demolition work is under way on the century-old wharfshed at 2 The Strand this week, as the site is
Preschool celebrates 20 years
This week, Coastlands Preschool celebrated being open for 20 years. The school’s beginning can be t
Neuroscience expert to share insights with Edgecumbe community
A leading voice in neuroscience and child development is heading to Edgecumbe next week for a public
Flooding forces temporary closure for shops
A Whakatāne family-run business is back on its feet after flooding forced it to close for more than
New exhibitions celebrate Ngāti Awa heritage
Tuku iho cannot be hung on a wall. But it can fill a gallery. This month, four exhibitions open at
Succession: Who will own town’s businesses in 10 years?
* A fortnightly business advice column by Whakatāne accountant and business adviser Jason Lougher
Air Chathams announces fund to support regional flights
Air Chathams has underlined its commitment to regional New Zealand, including the Eastern Bay, with
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Collaborative governance workshop offers training for charities
Community organisations across the Eastern Bay will have a unique opportunity to strengthen their go
Court: May 6
Home detention for domestic assault Teariki Araipu has been sentenced to home detention for an assa
Respected iwi leader earns doctorate at 94
Robert Edwards MNZM, former chair of the Whakatōhea Māori Trust Board, has been awarded an honorary