Members of St John’s Union Church, Ōpōtiki, are exploring potential for a motorcycle enthusiasts’ gr
Twenty-nine modern state homes are replacing 14 ageing homes in Ōpōtiki, providing more whānau in ne
Blue Light National took children from communities around the country to Rainbow’s End in September
Veterans’ Affairs is taking its support services on the road this month, with events in the Bay of P
A delegation of 27 Whakatōhea will leave from Ōpōtiki this week for a significant journey of reconne
The Eastern Bay was well represented at the National Surf Lifesaving Pool Rescue Competition in Auck
Trident High School student Jacques Collombet is making a name for himself on two wheels, spending h
Running can be tough but not for Whakatāne’s Josh Barry, who has found a home with endurance running
Whakatāne Croquet Club is inviting people to put their sporting skills to the test at its Baywide op
The Lake Rotoma Tiger Trout Tournament was held on September 26 and 27, with 76 competitors taking p
Sven Carlsson although Whakatane’s Charlotte Knight placed second in the EnduroGB Elite Women Champ
Olliver Pask may be only 17 years old, but he has already spent more time on the water than off it.
Proud is the perfect way to describe how Renee Leabourn-Black and James Black feel after successfull
■ As Halloween approaches, Jess Suisted says she will be celebrating love, light and hope with her c
■The return of secondary obstetric and gynaecology services to the Eastern Bay has been strengthened
Keith Melville Has anyone given much thought to the opportunities lost, social and economic, by Wha
Trevor Good In support of the John Howard letter in Friday’s Beacon. I agree with his comments reg
Trudi and Bruno Wellauer This year, in August, we lost our dear friend Brian Ritchie. One month lat
Stephanie Hunt In my opinion, the proposal to erect a ginormous Kiwi in our town is laughable. We
■ As a teenager in Whakatāne in the 1960s, one of my first responsibilities was delivering newspaper
Keith Melville My recent Beacon opinion piece about Labour’s flip-flop on the so-called landlord ta
Enjoy the view as you drive home along the river’s edge or fly in and take it all in from above – th
Eastern Bay musician Laughton Kora, pictured, has teamed up with Katchafire on a fresh version of th
A new biography about Dr Pouroto Ngaropo has been released, documenting his life, his connection to
Arts of Spring 2026 has wrapped up after three days of art, craft and community at St George and St
Whakatāne High School was filled with the sound of pipes and drums last weekend as bands from around
Brand new and complete, this stylish townhouse offers modern beachside living just metres from Ōhope
The Eastern Bay has a sound of its own, and from today it has a station to match. Media Bay of Plen
A Whakatāne electrician who does not consider himself an artist is among three Eastern Bay people se
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