Silent disco brings a new beat to Ōhope Beach
Ōhope Beach will host its first silent disco this weekend, with music, movement and a sunset on the
Rural living a winning combination
Fresh on the market, this Awakeri Road lifestyle block is perfect for those looking to scale up, sca
The versatile broad bean
■ There is something rather satisfying about opening a freshly picked broad bean pod. That soft, vel
Woodturner's bowl takes top spot
Woodturner Bob Stirk is celebrating after taking first place in the Embellished Bowls/Platters categ
Redemption seafood festival brings a huge line-up to Whakatāne
The Eastern Bay has a new summer festival. The first ever Redemption Roots Reggae Seafood Festival
Country living with room for everyone
This versatile and picturesque lifestyle property near Matatā offers established gardens, grazing la
Rising Starlets to showcase young talent
Young musicians will take the stage for Music Whakatāne’s final concert of 2026, Rising Starlets, on
Weaving students to showcase work
Level 4 and 5 raranga toi tuira (weaving) students at Te Wānanga o Aotearoa in Kawerau are preparing
Top spot at Ōhope Beach
Beach living does not get better than this luxury three-bedroom apartment within the Horizon complex
The versatile rhubarb
■ There’s something wonderfully nostalgic about rhubarb. It can bring back memories of grandparents’
Otakiri property offers farming and horticulture potential
Set in a popular lifestyle and horticulture area, 148 and 96A Hallett Road, Otakiri, offer 15.64 hec
Woven creations take centre stage at annual exhibition
Raranga toi tuira (weaving students) at Te Wānanga o Aotearoa are putting the finishing touches to t
Elevated beachside style with room to relax
Positioned in a sought-after central Ōhope location, this stylishly renovated two-bedroom home combi
Health detective helps you find clues to wellbeing in new book
After more than 40 years working in the health industry, Kawerau-based health practitioner Susan Bir
Dream coastal home
If you’ve been dreaming of summer by the sea – you are in luck. This recently listed Coastlands pro
Jazz manouche comes to town
Christchurch-based quartet Swing 42 will bring the lively sounds of jazz manouche to Whakatāne later
Winning World of WearableArt Designs on display
Bay of Plenty residents have a rare opportunity to experience previous World of WearableArt (WOW) fi
Dream home with spectacular view
Enjoy the view as you drive home along the river’s edge or fly in and take it all in from above – th
Kora joins Katchafire for new single
Eastern Bay musician Laughton Kora, pictured, has teamed up with Katchafire on a fresh version of th
Ngaropo’s leadership journey captured in new biography
A new biography about Dr Pouroto Ngaropo has been released, documenting his life, his connection to
Arts of Spring brings community through church doors
Arts of Spring 2026 has wrapped up after three days of art, craft and community at St George and St
Pipe bands bring their sound to Eastern Bay
Whakatāne High School was filled with the sound of pipes and drums last weekend as bands from around
Modern beachside living with views
Brand new and complete, this stylish townhouse offers modern beachside living just metres from Ōhope
Q97 brings new sound to EBOP
The Eastern Bay has a sound of its own, and from today it has a station to match. Media Bay of Plen