Families face Tauranga trips after closure of children’s hearing clinic
Families whose children rely on publicly funded hearing services are facing longer journeys after th
Brave the chill for a good cause
It’s time to pull out the swimsuit and summon some Nordic bravery with the Radio 1XX Mid-Winter Swim
Rates set at 9.1 percent despite $4 million savings found
Whakatāne District Council adopted its Annual Plan for the 2026/27 financial year yesterday, confirm
Oji Fibre reports full compliance with Tarawera River discharge consent
Oji Fibre Solutions says it recorded no compliance issues during the 2025 reporting year and is alre
Riverfront enhancement work continues with building removal
Whakatāne District Council will shortly begin work to remove council-owned buildings at the corner o
Iti to stand in regional council by-election
Former regional councillor Toi Iti will stand in the Bay of Plenty Regional Council by-election for
Charitable transport service under funding pressure
Waka Eastern Bay Community Transport is turning to crowd funding as demand for its services grow. T
The hidden impact of caesarean scars: How to continue healing after delivery
For many women, a caesarean birth is remembered as the day they welcomed their baby into the world.
Swimmers brave chilly waters for Big Swim
On Sunday, Hasley Toheriri and fellow swimmers took to the water for the Coastguard Big Swim, swimmi
New petrol station coming to town
A NPD self-service fuel station is under construction at the Hub for opening in September. The site
He missed the comeback; he won’t miss the next one
■ A fortnightly business advice column by Whakatāne accountant and business adviser Jason Lougher W
Amazing Race exceeds expectations
The Disability Resource Centre had around 250 people attend its Amazing Race event on Saturday. Nao
Funding for new Boon Street restrooms
Boon Street public toilets may soon be demolished and replaced, thanks to funding from New Zealand T
Regional councillors stick to path despite mayors’ plea
Bay of Plenty Regional Council has adopted amendments to its long-term plan despite a last-minute le
Cadets take to the skies
Nineteen cadets from the Ōpōtiki College Cadet Unit took to the skies on Sunday for a hand-on experi
Dr Wilson first Pacific female orthopaedic surgeon
Megan Wilson Tauranga orthopaedic surgeon Dr Ailsa Wilson first thought she was going to be a conce
Waioweka Gorge night closures
Night closures are in place through the Waioweka Gorge as NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi undertakes
Biodiversity plan is a roadmap for Waiotahe catchment
A newly completed biodiversity plan is helping to build a clearer picture of the environmental value
First meeting for harbour committee
A new committee to manage the Ōpōtiki Harbour will meet for the first time on Tuesday. The Ōpōtiki
Milestone for Hikuwai Bridge project
The State Highway 35 Hikuwai Bridge No. 1 replacement project has reached a major milestone with the
Tauira celebrate success at De Luxe
The achievements of almost 100 tauira from across the Eastern Bay were celebrated at the De Luxe The
Teen arrested after school lockdown
A teenage girl was arrested after allegedly carrying a knife onto Trident High School grounds, promp
Whakatāne High’s All Shook Up has audience dancing with joy
All Shook Up Whakatāne Little Theatre Runs until July 2 REVIEW Whakatāne High School’s production