New road names in place for social housing developments
New Māori road names have been approved for three new subdivisions in Ōpōtiki that are providing 37
Motu Road slip clearance imminent
Work will begin later this month on clearing a large slip that has prevented through-access on Motu
Harbour partners meet
The Ōpōtiki Harbour Management Committee held its first meeting on Tuesday. Ōpōtiki District Counci
Imagination unmasked at new Arts Society exhibition
From fantasy and folklore to emotion, memory and personal expression, masks of every shape and style
Q & A screening of award-winning doco
Ōpōtiki’s De Luxe Theatre is hosting two screenings of the powerful documentary, Taiarahia: Te Kākah
Council adopts annual plan
Opotiki District Council has adopted its 2026-27 Annual Plan, locking in an average rate rise for th
Award-winning Matariki Festival to light up Ōpōtiki
Fresh from earning national recognition in the New Zealand Events Association Awards for the past tw
Young scientists shine at Awakeri science and technology fair
Awakeri School students have once again put their scientific thinking and problem-solving skills to
Regional councillors stick to path despite mayors’ plea
Bay of Plenty Regional Council has adopted amendments to its long-term plan despite a last-minute le
Kiwi Chic Craft Collective opens in Edgecumbe
A new craft collective dedicated to supporting local makers and artisans has opened its doors in Edg
Manna Café opens doors for free school breakfasts
A vision to help children start the day with a full stomach has led Edgecumbe’s Manna Café to launch
Hidden treasures helping Eastern Bay kids get outdoors
A Te Teko resident is encouraging children to swap screens for outdoor adventures through a communit
New survey seeks to fill ‘knowledge gap’ in rural women’s wellbeing
Monique Steele RNZ New Zealand’s rural and farming women face unique challenges in the countryside,
Community dives in for Mid-Winter Swim
Around 200 brave swimmers ignored the winter chill on Sunday, taking the plunge at Ōhope Beach for t
Secondary schools kapa haka hits national stage
Two Eastern Bay schools are representing the Mātaatua region at this week’s Ngā Kapa Haka Kura Tuaru
Rental education workshop on tomorrow
Whakatāne will be host to a Ready to Rent educational workshop tomorrow, equipping participants with
Whakatāne knitters warm hearts across Eastern Europe
A small group of Whakatāne knitters is helping provide warmth and comfort to children in need throug
Families face Tauranga trips after closure of children’s hearing clinic
Families whose children rely on publicly funded hearing services are facing longer journeys after th
Brave the chill for a good cause
It’s time to pull out the swimsuit and summon some Nordic bravery with the Radio 1XX Mid-Winter Swim
Rates set at 9.1 percent despite $4 million savings found
Whakatāne District Council adopted its Annual Plan for the 2026/27 financial year yesterday, confirm
Oji Fibre reports full compliance with Tarawera River discharge consent
Oji Fibre Solutions says it recorded no compliance issues during the 2025 reporting year and is alre
Riverfront enhancement work continues with building removal
Whakatāne District Council will shortly begin work to remove council-owned buildings at the corner o