Whakatāne is set to soar even further this summer as Air New Zealand and Air Chathams officially lau
Christmas can be an exciting time filled with family, shared gifts, and celebration, but for many it
Two Eastern Bay business leaders are participating in an international initiative focused on empower
With nominations closing in less than a week for two Whakatāne District Council community boards, on
Earlier this month, 24 dairy farmers in the Ōhiwa and Waiotahe area came together under a hot sun to
Ariana Dawson had a netball season to remember this year. The talented 15-year-old defender helped
It’s how a sportsman deals with adversity that defines championship-winning potential and that’s jus
■ The Longest Day is a national fundraiser for the Cancer Society in which participants take on the
The 6th Annual Whakaari Hayden Marshall-Inman Memorial Golf Tournament teed off last Friday, proving
One NZ Godzone Chapter 12 was described as one of the toughest rounds yet. The Godzone Shelly Beach
Whakatāne’s Daniel Jones made history with a record-breaking seventh Fresh Choice Kepler Challenge m
The Sir Peter Blake Regatta took place at Torbay Sailing Club earlier this month, with more than 350
A young kickboxer associated with Ōpōtiki’s Scorpion Claw Gym brought home the silverware after winn
Dave Stewart Has anyone else noticed how different the mainstream media are reporting the dysfuncti
Matt Bain In response to Victor Luca’s letter in last Friday’s Beacon. Like many others, I prefer
Keith Melville I doubt whether Mawera Karetai, one of the regional council’s Māori ward representat
Suzanne Williams Unusually, I find myself in 100 percent (that overused term) agreement with Keith
Suzanne Williams I, too, am concerned about the new toilets in Lovelock Street – they are pretty, o
L M Law I read with interest the plight of the Askey family and their native trees, (Beacon, Wednes
Alison Silcock Thank you to Philip Jacobs for delivering the Beacon to Murupara and John Spring off
■ Most of us don’t follow Government electricity policy. We just want power that is reliable, afford
Dairy farmers seeking their next stepping stone in the industry or a solidly producing property to a
Save your Christmas shopping for the opening of a vibrant new art and crafts show this weekend, wher
Set back from the road amid mature trees and established gardens, this expansive rural home offers p
■ There’s something magical about the arrival of blueberry season in the Eastern Bay. Those deep ind
Elevated above the coastline and capturing ocean views, this tastefully updated residence on popular
Secure your spot in Coastlands before the heat of summer really kicks in. The owners of 31 Meadow Va
TŪWHIWHIA, a film by emerging director Awhina Kurei, will screen at a booked-out premiere at the Del
Following hot on the heels of Taylor Swift’s 12th album release, The Life of a Showgirl, the unoffic
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