The Whakatāne 1XX Mid-Winter Swim is set to make its mark at Ōhope Beach on Sunday. With strong sup
People suffering from a persistent cough are being urged to seek medical attention as the whooping c
Whakatāne Volunteer Fire Brigade and Whakatāne Neighbourhood Support have teamed up to offer free ho
The wait is over – Whakatāne High School’s much-anticipated annual ball is happening tonight, with t
A blue Ford Falcon was impounded by police after reports of antisocial driving in the Gateway Drive
The Whakatāne women’s hockey team ended the round robin of the Waikato Intercity Competition with an
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It just wasn’t to be for Poroporo and Ōpōtiki in their matches on Sunday. The Poroporo women lost 3
Whakatāne Sport Fishing Club embarks on phase two of its Winter Tuna Tournament this weekend. The H
Ōpōtiki, Paroa, Whakatāne Marist and Rūātoki will contest the EBOP Premier Men’s semifinals this wee
Since losing his leg, Paul Steventon has always joked about having what it takes to become a World P
Whakatāne Town’s men’s and women’s football teams picked up positive wins in the last round of actio
The EBOP Premier Rugby men’s semifinalists have been confirmed after the latest round of action on S
The Whakatāne Bush Half Marathon has returned for its sophomore year after a successful debut in 202
■ With the upcoming 2025 local body elections Lesley Immink feels it’s time to reflect on the learni
John Howard, Whakatāne Action Group chairman Ponder this at a time when the council needs to be ope
■ While we watch the senseless wars on our TV screens and the horrific human suffering that they cau
Dave Stewart I read with great interest the article in Wednesday’s Beacon (Rates rises ranked acros
Government is taking a firm approach to law and order, and we are seeing results, writes East Coast
Rebecca Mackay Last week, I watched footage of New Zealand’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Winston P
Barry Rosenberg I was sitting at the desk. Pheebs bursts in, as she tends to do. The next door neig
D Dawson It has become abundantly clear to most readers that the Beacon supports and promotes Māori
Perfectly tailored for a growing family, this beautifully renovated residence offers space, privacy,
Step into your permanent holiday at this stunning multi-level beach home, where relaxed living meets
Two Whakatāne beauty businesses have celebrated their birthdays with a fashion show collaboration.
* Where: Church of St George & St John, Domain Road * When: Saturday, July 26 at 7.30pm * Tickets
* Sci-fi: Cert M, violence; 2hrs 13mins * Starring: Scarlett Johansson, Mahershala Ali, Jonathan B
This superbly renovated home offers generous space for the entire family in a peaceful location, con
Hot on the heels of a successfully completed Matariki 2025 festival of events, Ōpōtiki District Coun
Jurassic World Rebirth ■ Sc-fi: Cert M, violence; 2hrs 13mins ■ Starring: Scarlett Johansson, Mahers
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