Scam victim shares impact
A business owner says it was financially devastating when a payment he was owed got sent to a Whakat
Tāneatua remembers Diane Yalden
The Tāneatua and wider Whakatāne communities came together last month to acknowledge and remember Di
New kai resilience push for EBOP
A local food economy where everyone has enough to eat, nothing goes to waste, and people know how to
Schools calls for community support to curb vandalism
Allandale Primary School is appealing to the community for help as ongoing vandalism and break-ins c
Top spot for Robyn
Robyn Watchorn has spent most of her life involved in programmes and organisations dedicated to serv
Court: Gun collection a sympton, not an arsenal - judge
A judge has been satisfied that Rūātoki man Robert Davies possessed several firearms as a symptom of
Divvy-up from race funds
A who’s who of Ōpōtiki first responders and charity workers gathered at the town’s fire station last
A bite to eat at Manna Kai
Manna Kai shows we all still like the idea of a chat over dinner. This reporter has attended two of
WorkSafe shuts Riverlock conveyor
WorkSafe New Zealand has taken enforcement action against a Bay of Plenty kiwifruit packhouse compan
Volunteers run civil defence hubs
Roimata Marae hosted the district’s first community emergency hub training seminar for volunteers th
Opinion: Daily Whakatāne to Auckland flights set to return in 2026 after funding boost
Daily return flights between Whakatāne and Auckland may finally be on track to resume., writes Kim W
Fears of a massive spending spree ahead of rates cap
Neither Whakatāne’s mayor nor a ratepayers’ group intent on lowering rates are happy with the rates
Homelessness on the agenda
Police are working with council staff to address Whakatāne’s homelessness issue, according to the lo
Discarded fishing line traps spoonbill
Kutarere resident Liz McAdams came to the rescue of a distressed Royal Spoonbill this week after fin
Cram the Van Christmas collection returns for sixth year
The much-loved 1XX and Pacific Toyota Cram the Van campaign has rolled out for its sixth year – and
Volunteers plan to reinstate West End track
A volunteer group intent on restoring Ngā Tapuwae o Toi walkway at West End is urging the public to
Teen earns GirlGuilding's highest honour
Whakatāne’s Esther Pearce has achieved the Queen’s Guide Award, the highest recognition in GirlGuidi
Police numbers ramp up for summer
As temperatures ramp up and more people come to the Eastern Bay to enjoy summer fun, the region’s po
Wiremu appointed as board chair of Plunket
Fiona Wiremu is the first Māori woman to be appointed chair of Whānau Āwhina Plunket|Royal New Zeala
New vehicle rescue for Tarawera Trail riders
A $13,725 grant from the New Zealand Community Trust has helped Tarawera Trail Bike Riders Club buy
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
Principals make clear their support for Te Tiriti
The Eastern Bay of Plenty Principals’ Association has written to the education minister reiterating