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
Electrician’s rail vision earns art award finalist spot
A Whakatāne electrician who does not consider himself an artist is among three Eastern Bay people se
The Singing Hobbit delivers menopausal laughter to Mata
Whakatāne-born and raised musician Katrina McGuinness is bringing her stand-up comedy back to Mata B
■ Toikupu, Toiora returns to Mataatua - an immersive celebration of Ngāti Awa creativity
Following a sold-out debut, Toikupu, Toiora is returning to Mataatua Wharenui on October 30 and 31,
New Pipe Bands Festival comes to Whakatāne
Whakatāne Scottish Pipe Band is hosting the inaugural Whakatāne Pipe Bands Festival at Whakatāne Hig
Private paradise with room to grow
Tucked away in a peaceful and private Poroporo setting, here you will find a beautifully presented l
Camera club marks 75th anniversary
Whakatāne Camera Club is celebrating its 75th anniversary with an exhibition, which opens in the CBD
Whakatāne musician says ‘It’s Time’ to release her music
After years of writing songs, performing and telling herself she would get around to releasing her o
Dream coastal home
If you’ve been dreaming of summer by the sea – you are in luck. This recently listed Coastlands pro
Young learners hook into crochet
A love of crochet that began in childhood is now being passed on to a new generation through childre
Coastal charm awaits at Ōhiwa
Imagine waking to the sounds of birds and the gentle lapping of Ōhiwa Harbour, then ending your day
From tiny Gisborne vineyard to King Charles III
More than 20 years after Duncan and Judy Smith sent two bottles of Chardonnay to the then Prince Cha
Young builder ready to show off creations at Brick Show
Whakatāne 12-year-old Daemon Knight has been building with LEGO for longer than he can remember, and
Intriguing concert of delightful pianists
Six Hands on One Piano Saturday, September 5 Reviewed by Gloria Taylor, AIRMT, DBM Congratulati
Artist to unveil plans for kiwi sculpture for The Hub
Detroit-based New Zealand artist Robert Onnes will visit Whakatāne this month to share his work and
Young builder ready to show off creations at Brick Show
Whakatāne 12-year-old Daemon Knight has been building with LEGO for longer than he can remember, and
Luxury West End surf pad
Securing a spot at Ōhope’s West End is nearly impossible, let alone one directly opposite the surf b
Waking up from the American Dream
A new book is hitting shelves, telling the story of an American man who questioned the American Drea