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Thu, May 28, 2026 6:02 AM

Joint water services work progresses

Work to explore the long-term future of water services across Ōpōtiki, Whakatāne, Kawerau and Rotoru

Thu, May 28, 2026 6:01 AM

New facilitator focused on movement and inclusion

Ōpōtiki College has welcomed a new face to its growing wellbeing and student engagement programmes,

Thu, May 28, 2026 6:01 AM

Changing of guard at library

A changing of the guard is under way at Te Tāhuhu o Te Rangi – Ōpōtiki Library and Information Centr

Thu, May 28, 2026 6:00 AM

Overseas visitors help with planting

The Rare Coastal Plant collection at the Onekawa Te Mawhai Regional Park at Ohiwa recently received

Thu, May 28, 2026 6:00 AM

Roll up sleeves for planting day

Community members are being invited to roll up their sleeves and help restore an important piece of

Thu, May 28, 2026 6:00 AM

‘Ride is over, bikes face enforcement’

Concerned about anti-social and illegal bike behaviour across the country, police are laying down th

Wed, May 27, 2026 6:03 AM

Unitary council models – how do you feel?

Three models of what a unitary council that includes Whakatāne district could look like have been ou

Wed, May 27, 2026 6:02 AM

CNA success for Beacon staff

The annual Community Newspaper Awards were held in Auckland last Thursday. The Beacon Media Group w

Wed, May 27, 2026 6:02 AM

New dog gym and training gives furry friends an outlet

Eastern Bay dog lovers are quickly discovering a new way to keep their four-legged companions fit, b

Wed, May 27, 2026 6:01 AM

Third water incident in four days for Coastguard Whakatāne

Coastguard Whakatāne was alerted on Monday night to a water-related incident involving four young bo

Wed, May 27, 2026 6:01 AM

Rescue dog saves sleeping man from blaze

A new rescue dog saved a man’s life in a Whakatāne house fire on Friday, reports the Bay of Plenty T

Wed, May 27, 2026 6:00 AM

Chadwick talks pay equity

Former Woman’s Affairs Minister Steve Chadwick will be in Whakatāne next Tuesday to speak about the

Wed, May 27, 2026 6:00 AM

Lifesaving skills taught at ‘3 Steps for Life’

Neighbourhood Support and Hato Hone St John recently teamed up to deliver “3 Steps for Life” session

Wed, May 27, 2026 6:00 AM

Funeral held today for diver

A funeral will be held today for a diver who died after getting into trouble in rough water on Frida

Fri, May 22, 2026 6:03 AM

Colin, 84, keeps football spirit alive

While football fever sweeps the country ahead of the FIFA World Cup starting in June, and with ticke

Fri, May 22, 2026 6:02 AM

Trident shaves for a cure

Trident High School’s Shave for a Cure event has raised more than $8000 for cancer research. With n

Fri, May 22, 2026 6:01 AM

Three arrested after stolen vehicle stop

Three people were taken into custody after police stopped a vehicle of interest near Te Teko on Wedn

Fri, May 22, 2026 6:00 AM

Whakatāne Bird Club celebrates 70th Annual Bird Show

A variety of birds – from finches and thrushes to brightly coloured parrots – will be showcased at t

Fri, May 22, 2026 6:00 AM

Council increases safety warnings on closed track

Whakatāne District Council has installed new fencing and signs around the Ōhope Beach Lookout to Wes

Fri, May 22, 2026 6:00 AM

Court May 22 - Gang patch a family heirloom claims defendant

Judge Paul Geoghegan has warned that any application for return of a Mongrel Mob patch as a “family

Fri, May 22, 2026 6:00 AM

Awakeri Scouts fundraising for 24th Jamboree

The Awakeri Scout Group is excited to announce a year-long campaign aimed at fundraising for the upc

Thu, May 21, 2026 6:05 AM

Signs promote road safety for kiwifruit workers

As the Eastern Bay kiwifruit harvest reaches full swing once again, one local grower is hoping a sim

Thu, May 21, 2026 6:01 AM

Loss of swimming hole a blow to community

Earthworks carried out on the Waiaua River has left some in the Ōmarumutu community dismayed at the

Wed, May 20, 2026 3:19 PM

PVR Act amendments set to strengthen kiwifruit export value

Zespri has welcomed the Government’s proposal to make targeted amendments to the Plant Variety Right

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The Beacon has been delivering news to the Eastern Bay since 1939 and is the leading source of community news in the region. The paper was founded by Leicester Spring and is still owned by the Spring family. Leicester’s son John Spring is the managing director.

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