Ground probe begins as new Pekatahi Bridge progresses
Geotechnical investigations to understand ground conditions are now under way for the new Pekatahi B
Ford Street left in the dark
Ford Street residents have raised safety concerns after being left in the dark following the recent
Reflecting on Easter
The Easter Journey held at the buildings of St John’s Union Church over Easter weekend was amazing,
Ōpōtiki GP honoured with global award
Ōpōtiki GP Jo Scott-Jones is to receive one of the highest international honours in rural health. D
Work under way on Hukutaia Growth Area
Residents of Woodlands, Grant and Hukutaia roads may see Ōpōtiki District Council staff and contract
Henderson stormwater improvements boost resilience during heavy rain
The upgraded Henderson Street stormwater pump station in Whakatāne is complete and delivering strong
Watch for wild dogs in Waioweka
The Department of Conservation is calling for hunters to report sightings of a pack of feral dogs sp
Funding boost to support whānau facing coastal climate change
Te Whare Wānanga o Awanuiārangi has received $300,000 in funding from the Centre of Research Excelle
Calling ancestors of Robert Kelly
A former medal collector from Hamilton is hoping to reunite this medal with an ancestor of Robert Ke
Crash injures eight
Enquiries are continuing into the circumstances of a two-vehicle crash at Waiotahe on Tuesday night
Media Bay of Plenty awarded for local music airplay
Six commercial stations – including three in the Eastern Bay – have surpassed the threshold of playi
A dream Too Pretty ends an era
After almost two decades in Whakatāne, Trudy Enckevort and her fashion store Too Pretty are embarkin
Making scootering safe and simple for all
Mobility scooter users have received a helping hand in how best to navigate the footpaths and street
Preserving New Zealand’s newspaper heritage
Emeritus professor Lachy Paterson is returning to his hometown tomorrow to deliver a talk to Whakatā
Great field day for Ahuwhenua Trophy finalist
More than 200 people turned out last week to a field day hosted by Otama Marere Trust – one of three
Help SPCA help Ruby
Ruby’s story is a sad one, but Whakatāne SPCA is hoping with the community’s help, she can get the s
Holiday safety message
Police urge motorists to take extra care over the school holidays. Senior Sergeant Cam MacKinnon sa
Strong community interest in council enhancement projects
Whakatāne District Council reports strong interest in two of its current projects – the Whakatāne Ri
Beat team makes first arrest
Whakatāne’s new retail beat team is already making an impact, making its first arrest last week. Se
Zespri RubyRed expands
More than five million trays, or 18,000 tonnes, of Zespri’s RubyRed Kiwifruit will soon be available
IAG continues to provide cover
In last Thursday’s Beacon, Bay of Plenty Regional councillor Mawera Karetai’s opinion piece, The fut
Council braces for strong reaction to boat ramp fees
Whakatāne District Council is considering charging visitors up to $20 a day to use the district’s bo
Food Hub expansion brings choice and value
The Have A Heart Charitable Trust Food Hub – Whare Kai was buzzing with activity as it opened its do
Roar season safety warning
With the roar season approaching, police are urging hunters to take extra precautions. The roar is