Ocean Ford a ‘top performer’
Ocean Ford Whakatāne has been recognised as one of the country’s top-performing Ford dealerships aft
Natural support tools aim to empower mums
A new local business is helping expectant mothers feel more confident, informed and supported as the
Workshops offer guidance on Māori Land Court processes
Eastern Bay of Plenty whānau are being encouraged to attend monthly free Whenua Māori workshops aime
Monthly boccia night at the Whakatāne Disability Resource Centre
Once a month, the Disability Resource Centre (DRC) hosts a boccia evening for its community to come
Proposals open for walkway restoration
Whakatāne District Council is now accepting proposals for the reinstatement of a walkway that connec
Major slip repairs completed at Tōrere
Two large slips on State Highway 35 at Tōrere have been repaired, restoring a damaged hillside besid
Whakatāne rest home donates $1100 to East Coast flood relief
A market day at Sheaffs Rest Home has raised $1100 for flood relief in Te Araroa. The rest home als
A healthy gut for wellbeing
* Gut health matters more than you think for wellbeing, writes Paula Sharp “All disease starts
Kiwi farmers admired globally
Sven Carlsson SPEAKING to the 70 people attending the Bay of Plenty annual meeting held in Edgecumb
Organic Week returns with online events on soil, food and health
This week is Organic Week with the public invited to take part in a nationwide series of online even
Gown and Town hikoi celebrates graduates
Te Whare Wānanga o Awanuiārangi celebrated the hard work and dedication of its tauira on Friday with
Neurodiversity Family Support aims to bridge critical gap
A new local support service is helping Eastern Bay families navigate the often-overwhelming world of
Prime Minister visits Whakatāne businesses
Tamara Herdman Staff Reporter Prime Minister Christopher Luxon was in Whakatāne yesterday, visit
Gibbo deeply saddened by move
Brian “Gibbo” Gibbons was sad to be removing his fish and chips business, Gibbos on the Wharf from i
Popular track still in action by some despite closure
In spite of security fencing and signs warning of “extreme danger”, some people are still risking th
Concerns raised for Eastern Bay mental health services
Health NZ says plans are in place to maintain mental health services in Whakatāne during a three-mon
Strong results for kōkako
The kōkako population at Manawahe has reached its highest level in more than 20 years, marking a maj
International herb garden community says thanks
Whakatāne’s international herb garden held its first “thank-you” tour for volunteers and supporters
Pyjama drive returns
As the winter weather kicks in, so too has Radio 1XX’s Pyjama Drive, collecting new winter wear for
Annual Plan consultation under way in Kawerau
The Kawerau community is being asked for feedback on a proposed 5.8 percent rates increase and the l
Hooked on Happening - Whakatāne Sportfishing Club
The Haddocks Spraypainters and Panelbeaters Trout Tournament on May 9 and 10 will see keen trout ang
Pink Ribbon Breakfast invite
Ōpōtiki people are being invited to gather with friends, family and colleagues this May to host or a
Appeal for information following public brawl
Police are appealing for information following a public brawl in Kopeopeo on Wednesday afternoon. A
Emotions high at river tragedy
Kawerau is in mourning today following the deaths of two of its young people in a tragic accident at