Memorial tree vandalised – or not
Family of Eastern Bay of Plenty community champion Jacqui Hughes have been heartbroken about the sec
Matatā stalwart honoured
A much-loved member of the Matatā community has been recognised for his extraordinary service to bot
SunFM wins Independent Station of the Year
The Eastern Bay’s SunFM 106.5 has been named Independent Station of the Year at the 2026 NZ Radio an
Awakeri Hot Springs closes, in liquidation with $1m IRD debt
Zoe Blake Rotorua Daily Post Awakeri Hot Springs is now closed, with the business in liquidation ow
A new eruptive episode at Whakaari/White Island
■ With Whakaari/White Island erupting on and off since May 2024, GeoNet has taken a deeper dive into
Federated Farmers launches election priorities
Federated Farmers has launched a five-point plan for the next government, setting out what it says s
Whakatāne sailor makes whānau proud
It didn’t take Whakatāne’s Danielle Moke-Kingi long to realise she enjoyed a military-style environm
Fieldays opens at Mystery Creek
Fieldays returns to the Mystery Creek Events centre this week, bringing together the best of New Zea
El Niño expected to bring drier conditions to the Eastern Bay
the weather pattern that contributed to some of the heavy rain, flooding, and slips experienced acro
Lyceum club looks to the future after 90th anniversary celebration
Ninety years after it was established in Whakatāne, the Ladies Lyceum Club is focused on ensuring th
Are you okay? – an evening with Willie Apiata VC
The Rural Support Trust is hosting a community wellbeing event at the Awakeri Events Centre next mon
Food haul unpacked at the Salvation Army headquarters
The Whakatāne community has once again rallied around with New World customers donating a ute load o
Jewelle Lloyd: Queen Bee of Ōhope
Paula Sharp Nutritional therapist Ōhope Beach may be known for surf and sunshine but tucked behind
NZ AutoTraps wins hi-tech award
Whakatāne-based company NZ AutoTraps has been highly commended at the prestigious New Zealand Hi-Tec
Community effort creates colourful Coastlands bus shelter
School bus users in Coastlands now have a dry place to wait for the bus, thanks to a community-led p
Offer to reinstate track at slips
Volunteers wanting to restore the walking track between West End and Ōtarawairere have formed a regi
Youths referred to Youth Aid after liquor store theft
Police have referred two youths to Youth Aid following the alleged theft of alcohol from a Whakatāne
Land wastewater discharge unfeasible for Murupara
Wastewater disposal to land in Murupara year-round has been ruled out due to the huge land area that
Awakeri kids’ Lit Quiz team heading to nationals
A team of book-loving students from Awakeri School is heading to Wellington this month after winning
Heavy rain warning issues for Eastern Bay
MetService has issued an orange heavy rain warning and a heavy rain watch for parts of the Bay of Pl
New World apprentices show power of opportunity
A quarter-century apprenticeship drought is finally coming to an end at New World Ōpōtiki, with two
New funding opportunities target key areas in community
Mental health, the environment and support for youth are key needs being targeted in the Eastern Bay
Join the Dunes Trail planting days
For the twelfth year, volunteers are invited to Dunes Trail planting days. Regular planting began a