Global issues will affect council costs
Practical impacts of the attack on Iran and destabilisation in the Middle East were acknowledged by
Galatea rededicates refurbished flagpole
The Galatea community gathered at the Galatea Community Hall on Monday to rededicate the newly refur
Motorcyclist killed in trail ride crash
The next planned event at Burt’s Trail Ride has been postponed following the death of a rider last w
Kelsey’s powerful book launch celebration
It was standing room only at the Whakatāne Sport Fishing Club on Tuesday evening as the public turne
There’s more than one way to go into business
■ A fortnightly business advice column by Whakatāne accountant and business adviser Jason Lougher
Court March 6: Assault with chalk
Trouble began for Kevin Teriini when he was about to mow his lawn and heard screaming coming from a
Doctor’s Health Practitioners hearing venue confirmed
The Health Practitioners Disciplinary Tribunal hearing for Murupara GP Dr Bernard Conlon will be hel
Trust Horizon introduces private bill to Parliament
In a major step towards unlocking millions in future grants that support Eastern Bay communities, Tr
Coterie to headline Lantern Festival
The lead act for the 2026 Ōpōtiki Lantern Festival has been announced with Australian/New Zealand ba
Ōpōtiki roots important to top educator
A former Ōpōtiki woman has been named 2025 Australian University Teacher of the Year. Leading physi
Join Clean-up Day at beach
Longstanding Ōpōtiki social services provider Whakaatu Whanaunga Trust is inviting whānau and local
Convoy distance through gorge reduces
From this week, the convoy distance through the Waioweka Gorge has been reduced to approximately 2.6
Car seat cleaning for busy parents
Anyone with children will agree that keeping car seats and buggies clean for young ones is a constan
Five-year wait over for Murupara doctor
Long-serving Murupara GP Dr Bernard Conlon says he is relieved a long-delayed Health Practitioners D
Concepts revealed for $8.6m+ CBD spending
Whakatāne District Council received a quick glimpse of concept designs for integrating the new flood
Driving change – female apprentices take on automotive careers in EBOP
A new generation of female automotive mechanics is emerging across the Eastern Bay, supported by Toi
Council explores new scheme to ease cost-of-living pressures
Whakatāne District Council has signalled its in-principle support for the establishment of a nationw
Annual tournament raises $45k for police welfare
Following the horrific events of December 9, 2019, the country’s hearts and minds have remained focu
Future of farming on display at Young Farmer regionals
The Eastern Bay will host the Waikato-Bay of Plenty regional final of the New Zealand Young Farmers
Arrest following assault on Ōhiwa Harbour Road
A 34-year-old man has appeared in the Whakatāne District Court charged with a series of serious offe
Man on bail after incident involving students
A 43-year-old man has been released on bail after appearing in the Whakatāne District Court yesterda
New art installation represents creativity, connection and care
A stunning new nature-themed ceramic art installation is bringing colour, texture and joy to the Wha
Rugby Park ready for prime time
The new lights at Rugby Park are installed, operational, and ready to transform evening sport in Wha