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Fri, May 15, 2026 6:04 AM

The birthday I don’t remember — and the hit that nearly killed me

In 2022, Whakatāne’s Campbell Gray came close to losing his life after being hit by a hockey ball. A

Fri, May 15, 2026 6:02 AM

Revoltingly good - Matilda delivers on opening night

If audience reaction is any measure of success, Theatre Whakatāne’s production of Matilda the Musica

Fri, May 15, 2026 6:01 AM

Deadline for freedom campers

New green warrants for self-contained freedom camping vehicles will come into effect in June, bringi

Fri, May 15, 2026 6:01 AM

New chapter for kiwi trust

Ōpōtiki’s Jesse Emery has taken on the role of kiwi management co-ordinator at the Whakatāne Kiwi Tr

Fri, May 15, 2026 6:00 AM

Ōhiwa Oyster Festival returns bigger and bolder

The Ōhiwa Oyster Festival is back, bringing a full day of seafood, music, and coastal celebration to

Fri, May 15, 2026 6:00 AM

Eastern Bay students explore futures at careers expo

The Eastern Bay of Plenty Careers Expo brought hundreds of students together on Wednesday, giving th

Fri, May 15, 2026 6:00 AM

Preserving stories for future generations

Two teenage videographers are helping families preserve the stories of loved ones through a new docu

Fri, May 15, 2026 6:00 AM

Kawerau residents asked to rate services

Kawerau District Council is inviting residents to take part in its triennial residents’ survey. Eve

Fri, May 15, 2026 5:58 AM

Whakatāne Court - May 13

Intersection accident a ‘moment of distraction’ A woman who failed to stop at a Thornton intersecti

Thu, May 14, 2026 6:02 AM

Support for students in sport

A simple act of support is making a meaningful difference for students at Ōpōtiki College, helping m

Thu, May 14, 2026 6:02 AM

Ōpōtiki Rangatahi Pā expands opportunities for local youth

Ōpōtiki Rangatahi Pā is continuing to build momentum in Term 2, offering a range of programmes desig

Thu, May 14, 2026 6:01 AM

Funding helps achieve sustainable energy changes

The maintenance of Ōpōtiki parks and reserves has taken a leap towards greater sustainability, throu

Thu, May 14, 2026 6:01 AM

Aerial survey of river channels planned

Bay of Plenty Regional Council will be undertaking aerial survey work in and around Ōpōtiki next wee

Thu, May 14, 2026 6:01 AM

Empowerment and future pathway focus for Youth Week

Youth Week is set to bring a burst of energy, inspiration and opportunity to Ōpōtiki later this mont

Thu, May 14, 2026 6:00 AM

'Bigger will not be cheaper' - Ōpōtiki mayor

Ōpōtiki Mayor David Moore does not believe amalgamation with other councils is going to lead to cost

Thu, May 14, 2026 6:00 AM

Ironsand brings back memories

Some of us who grew up visiting North Island ironsand beaches were fascinated to see a narrow band o

Thu, May 14, 2026 6:00 AM

Cycle track cleared on SH2

A fallen tree that has been blocking the cycle track along State Highway 2 between Ōpōtiki and Waiot

Thu, May 14, 2026 6:00 AM

Bridge surface under works

Care is needed when driving over the Matekerepu Bridge, next to the new roundabout on the intersecti

Wed, May 13, 2026 6:02 AM

Farmers warn against Tauranga-dominated super council

Federated Farmers is urging Bay of Plenty’s district council leaders to move quickly and put forward

Wed, May 13, 2026 6:01 AM

Silent bush walk aims to reconnect with nature

A Whakatāne woman is encouraging people to put down their phones, quiet their minds and reconnect wi

Wed, May 13, 2026 6:01 AM

Rare sea snake found

A highly venomous sea snake was found washed up on Ōhope Beach on Monday. DoC ranger and project le

Fri, May 8, 2026 6:04 AM

New passports bring hope and homes

Wraparound support from the community has helped a homeless Whakatāne couple obtain the passports th

Fri, May 8, 2026 6:04 AM

Kawerau scare highlights roaming dog concerns

A Kawerau woman is speaking out after a frightening encounter with a dog in the town centre, as coun

Fri, May 8, 2026 6:03 AM

‘Comparing blueberries with melons’ – Tanczos on report

Whakatāne has fallen from New Zealand’s third most expensive ratings district to seventh place in a

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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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