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Wed, Jul 8, 2026 6:02 AM

Three days to apply for indigenous youth leadership exchange

Applications close on Friday for one of the Southern Hemisphere's leading indigenous youth leadershi

Wed, Jul 8, 2026 6:02 AM

Held at Home walks creating connection for mums

A new weekly walking group is helping mothers across the Eastern Bay find connection, support and a

Wed, Jul 8, 2026 6:01 AM

Coastal brand grows from dream to reality

Inspired by the beaches of the Eastern Bay, Salty Surf & Co has grown into a clothing brand that fou

Wed, Jul 8, 2026 6:01 AM

Kawerau funeral service makes farewells more affordable

A Kawerau couple are helping whānau take a more hands-on, affordable and culturally grounded approac

Wed, Jul 8, 2026 6:01 AM

12,500 reasons to visit Book Fair

Book lovers are in for another treat this week as The Salvation Army hosts its annual book fair at i

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Wed, Jul 8, 2026 6:00 AM

Māori electoral option reminders

Voters of Māori descent are being sent email and text message reminders about the August 6 deadline

Wed, Jul 8, 2026 6:00 AM

Have a Heart to celebrate first anniversary with fashion show

A community fashion show celebrating sustainability, affordability and local connection will mark on

Wed, Jul 8, 2026 6:00 AM

Te Puna Ora o Mataatua appoints chief executive

Te Puna Ora o Mataatua Ltd (Mataatua), the social, mental health and Whānau Ora services subsidiary

Wed, Jul 8, 2026 6:00 AM

Bay of Plenty aviator takes to the sky in new trade

Whakatāne’s Jordan Moeke began his career with the Royal New Zealand Air Force on the ground as a co

Wed, Jul 8, 2026 6:00 AM

Awakeri Structure Plan talks move into next phase

Whakatāne District Council is continuing work on the draft Awakeri Structure Plan following three Co

Wed, Jul 8, 2026 5:59 AM

Bird of the month - NZ mutton bird (oi or grey-faced petrel)

A series for Forest and Bird in the Eastern Bay highlights the native birds we share our region with

Fri, Jul 3, 2026 6:05 AM

Huge water bills shock customers

Half yearly water rates bills, including one over $6500, have caused some shock reactions from Whaka

Fri, Jul 3, 2026 6:03 AM

Council to investigate road vibration complaints

Residents living in Mokorua Grove say vibrations from heavy vehicles using Gorge Road have become a

Fri, Jul 3, 2026 6:02 AM

Book Week sparks a love of reading at Edgecumbe Primary

Edgecumbe Primary School’s inaugural Book Week has been a success, with students embracing a week of

Fri, Jul 3, 2026 6:02 AM

Changes to regional council’s Quayside board

Bay of Plenty Regional Council has confirmed changes to the board arrangements for Quayside Holdings

Fri, Jul 3, 2026 6:02 AM

The system that influences your whole body

■ Healthy lymph, healthy you: ■ Most people know about the heart. Many understand the digestive sys

Fri, Jul 3, 2026 6:02 AM

Bridge to close for six days

PEKATAHI Bridge will close for six days, from tomorrow. It will be closed 24 hours a day during thi

Fri, Jul 3, 2026 6:02 AM

Midland Te Manawa Taki change proposal on hold

Health New Zealand will take additional time to engage with clinicians, leaders, staff and unions to

Fri, Jul 3, 2026 6:01 AM

New signs for saltmarsh with Lions help

On Saturday, six members of Tāneatua Lions visited Nukuhou Saltmarsh in Cheddar Valley with their to

Fri, Jul 3, 2026 6:01 AM

Wear yellow for Harold

This year’s Life Education campaign Wear Yellow for Harold saw Harold the giraffe visit Apanui Schoo

Fri, Jul 3, 2026 6:01 AM

Court - July 1 - Morning-after crash

An Edgecumbe woman who crashed her car the morning after a night of excess drinking has been sentenc

Fri, Jul 3, 2026 6:00 AM

Tree pruning seminar in its fifth year

A free fruit tree pruning and planting seminar will be held at Tāneatua Community Orchard and Garden

Fri, Jul 3, 2026 6:00 AM

Volunteer firefighters seek support for new station gym

Volunteer firefighters are asking for community support to help equip a new on-site gym at the Whaka

Fri, Jul 3, 2026 6:00 AM

Eastland Generation announces Women in Geothermal sponsorship

At a launch event in Kawerau recently, Eastland Generation announced it is the new silver sponsor of

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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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