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Fri, Nov 14, 2025 5:05 AM

Ātea launches Block Party featuring Corrella, Black Comet & more

Ātea, Whakatāne’s new indigenous-led creative hub, is getting major music industry backing for the l

Fri, Nov 14, 2025 5:05 AM

Dual investment in prime location

Behind a white picket fence on Domain Road lies an exceptional, albeit unexpected, opportunity that

Fri, Nov 14, 2025 5:05 AM

Tūhoe: The Children of the Mist returns in a landmark edition

A hundred years after its first publication, one of New Zealand’s most significant tribal histories

Fri, Nov 14, 2025 5:04 AM

Stage Door shines at Junior Theatre Festival

Stage Door Productions Charitable Trust also enjoyed success at the annual Junior Theatre Festival N

Fri, Nov 14, 2025 5:03 AM

Tasman Mill memories brought to life in exhibitions

Two new exhibitions celebrating the people, culture, and legacy of the Tasman Mill have opened this

Fri, Nov 14, 2025 5:02 AM

Stage Door triumphs with three Zony Awards wins

Stage Door Productions Charitable Trust has taken home three major awards at the recent Zony Awards,

Fri, Nov 14, 2025 5:02 AM

Swifties unite – Taylor tribute brings Eras Tour highlights to town

Calling all Swifties – it’s time to shake it off and get ready for TAYLOR: A Tribute to the Eras of

Fri, Nov 14, 2025 5:00 AM

New potatoes: Sweet taste of spring in the Bay

■ There’s something wonderfully nostalgic about the first new potatoes of the season. Here in the Ea

Fri, Nov 14, 2025 5:00 AM

Vintage character meets modern comfort

Centrally located and full of character, this 1930s home perfectly blends vintage charm with modern

Thu, Nov 13, 2025 5:03 AM

Darren Watson live in Ōpōtiki

Darren Watson sings John Hiatt Ōpōtiki Senior Citizens Hall November 8 REVIEW: It’s not every day

Thu, Nov 13, 2025 5:02 AM

Tilley's work in Christmas range

Ōpōtiki artist Kerrin Tilley has had three of his paintings published in an art calendar and on Chri

Fri, Nov 7, 2025 5:05 AM

Elegant coastal haven with sea views

Commanding an elevated position on Ōhope’s renowned Golden Mile, this residence is the essence of un

Fri, Nov 7, 2025 5:05 AM

Wake up to birdsong

Nestled among the peace and quiet of Waiewe Street and surrounded by beautifully landscaped grounds,

Fri, Nov 7, 2025 5:03 AM

Rock’n roll club shines on national stage

The Whakatāne Rock’n Roll Club made its presence felt at the Senior Rock’n’ Roll National Dance Cham

Fri, Nov 7, 2025 5:00 AM

Long’s Complexities unravels modern life through harakeke

In her new exhibition, Complexities, Ōhope artist Patricia Long turns to the form of the harakeke (f

Fri, Nov 7, 2025 5:00 AM

Kristen dances her way into Royal NZ Ballet’s The Nutcracker

Nine-year-old Kristen Grant from Awakeri Primary School is set to take the stage this December in a

Fri, Oct 31, 2025 4:05 AM

Private lake for duck shooting - 7.36ha lifestyle

Expansive views, high quality grazing and your own duck pond – this 7.36-hectare block in Ōtūmahi La

Fri, Oct 31, 2025 4:01 AM

Movie reviews

Regretting You Rating: M - Drug use & sex scenes Director: Josh Boone Starring: Alison Williams, Dav

Fri, Oct 31, 2025 4:00 AM

EBOP Brass strikes silver at nationals

Eastern Bay of Plenty Brass (EBOP Brass) have once again proven their competitive strength, earning

Fri, Oct 31, 2025 4:00 AM

Magical return of pantomime with Sleeping Beauty

Heart and humour are at the centre of the Theatre Whakatāne’s latest production, the pantomime, Slee

Fri, Oct 31, 2025 4:00 AM

Dairy investment with strong returns

With an uplift in rural sales of late, this large 369.56-hectare dairy farm in the Galatea Valley is

Fri, Oct 24, 2025 4:05 AM

Brettkelly releases second novel in murder-mystery series

Fans of Jody Brettkelly’s debut murder mystery, Bay of Plenty, have something to celebrate – the sec

Fri, Oct 24, 2025 4:05 AM

Space, style and sunshine

Contemporary design and quality finishes come together in this sun-soaked modern home, perfectly pos

Fri, Oct 24, 2025 4:00 AM

Serene coastal sanctuary

Nestled in an elevated position with breathtaking coastal views, this pavilion-style home on Thompso

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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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