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Fri, Jul 24, 2026 5:03 AM

Te Teko caps off unbeaten season with victory

It has been a season to remember for Te Teko Rugby Club. For the first time in several seasons, the

Fri, Jul 24, 2026 5:01 AM

Hooked in Happenings

with Whakatāne Sportfishing Club The Hubbard Contracting Winter Tuna Tournament concludes tomorrow

Fri, Jul 24, 2026 5:00 AM

Locals shine at Bush Half Marathon races

A strong contingent of club runners took home honours at the Whakatāne Athletics and Harriers’ Club’

Thu, Jul 23, 2026 5:01 AM

Young fighter earns club’s highest honour

At just 12 years old, Ōpōtiki kickboxer Khyla Borell has already established herself as one of Scorp

Wed, Jul 22, 2026 5:03 AM

Sua sets sights on next level

Volleyball has continued to grow in popularity at Trident High School in recent years, with an incre

Fri, Jul 17, 2026 5:01 AM

Small-town squash club qualifies for nationals

Five quality performances at the Baywide Championships secured the Tāneatua women’s squash team a sp

Fri, Jul 17, 2026 5:00 AM

Murupara-born Dane Edge fights in BX-9 semis

Kickboxer turned boxer Dane Edge (Ngāti Maniapoto) will fight in the BX-9 Welterweight Championship

Thu, Jul 16, 2026 5:00 AM

Perfect ending to season for premiers

A late try helped Ōpōtiki pick up a 31-28 victory over a plucky Te Puke outfit at Princess Street Re

Wed, Jul 15, 2026 5:03 AM

A remarkable journey

Rachel Weatherly has waited nearly two years for the moment she could pull her football boots back o

Wed, Jul 15, 2026 5:01 AM

Trident coach earns national role with NZ U20 side

Representing New Zealand is something few people get the opportunity to do, and for Trident High Sch

Fri, Jul 10, 2026 5:03 AM

Hooked on Happening with Whakatāne Sportfishing Club

The Hubbard Contracting Ltd Winter Tuna Tournament is off to a flying start, with teams heading out

Fri, Jul 10, 2026 5:01 AM

Whakatāne girls shine at Tai Mitchell with silver medal

It was a tournament worth remembering for the current crop of girls in the 2026 Whakatāne Tai Mitche

Thu, Jul 9, 2026 5:01 AM

Ōpōtiki teams show potential at Tai Mitchell

Ōpōtiki ‘s hosting of the annual Tai Mitchell rugby tournament could not have gone better. After pr

Thu, Jul 9, 2026 5:00 AM

Ōpōtiki concede late try to draw

It looked incredibly likely that Ōpōtiki were going to pick up their third win of the Baywide Premie

Thu, Jul 9, 2026 5:00 AM

Grassroots netball initiative enjoys championship success

A new grassroots netball initiative aimed at creating more opportunities for young Ōpōtiki players h

Wed, Jul 8, 2026 5:03 AM

WHS students set for Gold Coast sports tour

Whakatāne High School students are gearing up for an action-packed sporting adventure on Australia's

Wed, Jul 8, 2026 5:02 AM

Trident cyclist gears up for biggest challenge yet

Trident High School cyclist Jacques Collombet has embarked on the biggest opportunity of his young c

Fri, Jul 3, 2026 5:03 AM

Staff level series in Trident basketball showdown

Trident High School was again buzzing with house spirit last week as the annual staff-versus-student

Fri, Jul 3, 2026 5:02 AM

High school friends and rivals deliver hockey classic

The relationship between Whakatāne High School and Trident High School may be a close one but compet

Thu, Jul 2, 2026 5:00 AM

Club lands knockout debut with first major fight night

Months of planning, countless training sessions and years of hard work came together on Saturday nig

Wed, Jul 1, 2026 5:04 AM

Surprise assembly honours rising netball star

Bay Magic shooter Saviour Tui had a surprise for Whakatāne High School netballer Ariana Dawson last

Wed, Jul 1, 2026 5:02 AM

Excitement aplenty as Tai Mitchell comes to Ōpōtiki

Ōpōtiki is preparing to welcome the Bay of Plenty’s best young rugby talent as the prestigious Tai M

Fri, Jun 26, 2026 5:05 AM

Bucket list journey for football fan following the All Whites

Whakatāne football enthusiast Liam Dooley is living out a lifelong dream as he follows the All White

Fri, Jun 26, 2026 5:00 AM

Te Teko pushed by Marist in thriller

Te Teko kept their unbeaten run by the barest of margins with a 19-18 win over Whakatāne Marist at R

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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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