Kawerau is in mourning today following the deaths of two of its young people in a tragic accident at
Councillor Lesley Immink has spoken out against spending more than $7.5 million on floodwall integra
Health Minister Simeon Brown has praised Whakatāne Hospital staff and health officials for restoring
■ There’s something quietly luxurious about a ripe fig. Split one open and you’ll find a jewel-like
Last week we started getting warnings of a storm coming our way, to be followed immediately by a cyc
Paroa, Whakatāne Marist and Te Teko all bagged wins in the latest round of the EBOP Premier Men’s Ru
The latest round of the NZ Sixes proved successful for Eastern Bay driver Christina Orr-West. Her t
The New Zealand Sportfishing Council Youth Nationals started on Easter Friday and, with the weather
A smaller group of 16 people produced some very fast times in the Coastlands Classic Relay on Saturd
Don’t be surprised if Ōpōtiki becomes a town covered in orange following a recent announcement of on
Ōpōtiki Sports’ premier side can be proud of their first up performance in the Baywide Premier Rugby
The Black Ferns clash against the US last weekend in the United States was special for two Eastern B
Whakatāne Town senior men’s football team have started their season in fine style with a hard-fought
Graeme Weston Recent articles by Ajay Anand, chief executive of Horizon Networks, outline plans to
Alexander (Sandy) Milne I plan to reply to some of the letters in Wednesday’s Beacon, but they can
■ As Anzac Day approaches, I find myself reflecting on its enduring symbolism. It is a time when we
Keith Melville My opinion piece on Kainga Ora’s poor performance published in the Beacon last week
Dr Chris Moyes As a previous senior specialist at Whakatāne Hospital for over 40 years, I was horri
John Capener Keith Melville’s letter (Beacon, April 8) had me thinking about the reading matter we
■ When the cyclone warnings went out across the region, the decisions made in the hours and days tha
Suzanne Williams Well, it is Tuesday, everything in my quiet cul-de-sac is calm and the birds are o
An iconic corner in downtown Whakatāne is up for sale. Number 79 The Strand – the home of the Whakat
Pack your apron away and head out instead – the Flavours Bay of Plenty Festival is in full swing, se
Completed and relocated to its sought-after harbourside position in 2022, this contemporary home has
Ideal for those seeking a peaceful rural lifestyle without sacrificing convenience, this Awakeri pro
With Matilda the Musical set to light up the stage next month, three young performers are deep in re
Perched high in the Wainui hills and surrounded by farmland and native bush, this architecturally de
Artist Sarah-Jane Moon is celebrating a major milestone, with her portrait of trailblazing politicia
You’ll find more than initially meets the eye at 1 Owen Road in Kawerau. The American barn-style hom
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