Lions Market back to CBD
Classic songs like Hoki Mai floated across the Senior Citizens’ carpark as members of the Ukulele Gr
Matariki fun at Rangatahi Pa
About 16 Ōpōtiki children per day have been enjoying a free school holiday programme over the past t
Moore investigates unitary council functions
Ōpōtiki Mayor David Moore has come out batting for an Eastern Bay unitary council as a preference ov
Aquaculture agreement with Bay of Plenty iwi
A major aquaculture settlement between the Crown and Te Moana-a-Toi iwi that will deliver significan
Joint operation targets fishery compliance
A joint fisheries operation between the Royal New Zealand Navy (RNZN) and Fisheries New Zealand (FNZ
Large crowd helps shape Ōpōtiki’s economic future
A standing-room-only crowd packed the Royal Hotel on Tuesday evening as around 70 business owners, t
Mussel closure sought to refill food basket
A sharp decline in Ōhiwa Harbour mussel stocks has led Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Awa to embark on a regener
Pioneering Rangitaiki families invited to share their stories
A group of farming families from across the Rangitaiki Plains are putting together a book detailing
String of bronze thefts sparks kind response
The latest in a string of bronze thefts has prompted a generous response from a kiwi-loving business
Illuminated flotilla to bring Whakatāne River to life tonight
Whakatāne River will glow with colour and light tonight as illuminated waka, rowing boats, kayaks an
Two faces of the same business
■ A fortnightly business advice column by Whakatāne accountant and business adviser Jason Lougher
Take care crossing Pekatahi Bridge
Pekatahi Bridge is open following last week’s maintenance with a warning for motorists to take care
Helping people move better, one step at a time
When Rob and Margie Mangles decided to swap England’s south coast for the beaches of Ōhope, it wasn’
Lanterns light the way
A colourful display of creativity filled the recent Arts Whakatāne lantern-making workshops, with 12
Residents urged to recycle right
Whakatāne district residents are being urged to recycle correctly following high levels of contamina
Government backs Ōpōtiki marina development
The Government is investing $12.5 million through the Regional Infrastructure Fund towards the devel
New grants hit the right note
A new fund established by one of the Eastern Bay’s most dedicated music advocates is set to help ins
New digital platform and radio station gives Eastern Bay a voice
A new community-focused media platform has launched in the Eastern Bay, offering organisations, scho
Ngati Awa Taikura shine on stage
Larni Hepi More than 800 kaumātua and kuia descended on Te Whanganui a Tara over the weekend for th
Jewelz wear Prada
The team at Jewelz on The Strand in Whakatāne love what they do and now they’re wearing shirts that
Whakatāne court: July 8 - No 'special reasons' for driving
Judge Louis Bidois could find no “special reasons” for Izayah Andrew Whataaiwi Fa’amasino to have be
Police urge drivers to reflect on safe choices this weekend
As New Zealanders come together to celebrate Matariki, police are urging everyone travelling this lo