People living near a frequent road crash site on State Highway 2 between Paerata Ridge and Appleton
Good news for Ōpōtiki travellers – getting your holiday money no longer means a trip out of town or
The cost of cremation will be a little higher for Eastern Bay families over the next month as Whakat
A dedicated group of volunteers rolled up their sleeves on Friday, June 5, to help restore a special
Following the success of the first Dunes Trail planting day last weekend, with about 500 trees and f
Ōpōtiki were unable to pick up their second win of the season, going down 38-16 to a well-drilled Gr
Ōpōtiki player-coach Helena Coughlan was that short of backs she had to fill her team’s backline wit
For the first time in more than 10 years, Ōpōtiki College has a badminton team competing in a second
An incredible team performance helped Paroa to an impressive 60-12 victory at Lawson Park on Saturda
Soaked in Adventure held its first secondary schools’ championship last Thursday, attracting student
A 25-point haul to fullback Gavin Causer helped Te Teko keep their winning run in check with a 70-10
The Port Ōhope Yacht Club held its annual King’s Birthday Regatta, attracting competitors from acros
SPORTS PROFILE: For Holly Rowland, a life in or on the water was never in doubt. Her family life re
■ We can’t hollow out public services and expect regional New Zealand to thrive, writes Jo Luxton, E
Alex le Long As a professional daydreamer, I spend a lot of time imagining what Ōpōtiki could be.
Paul Jamieson Luca’s articles on energy, and having been learning lots, so thank you for getting th
Suzanne Williams Thank you, Beacon, for a most interesting issue last Wednesday – what a varied and
■ By promoting Awakeri as a future “suburb/town”, is the Whakatāne District Council abandoning the e
■ On June 2, the Government announced it would change the law so that only elected councillors could
N Thompson There was an article printed in the Beacon (Friday, May 22), “We are not Coastlands” say
Kerren Foreman I refer to Suzanne Williams letter Beacon, June 3. Prior to shifting to Whakatāne,
Combining the elegance of a bygone era with the comforts of modern living, this beautifully maintain
Two Whakatāne High School bands are going to the Smokefree Rockquest regional finals after placing a
Entries are now open for the 2026 Molly Morpeth Canaday Awards, with artists from across Aotearoa in
Obsession is the debut feature film from comedy sketch YouTuber-turned-director Curry Barker. Starr
Tucked away in a sought-after enclave, 13 Banksia Lane offers the perfect blend of modern comfort, p
Perched at the top of the hill between Ōhope Beach and Whakatāne CBD, The Cottage at 10 Appenzell Dr
Eighteen-year-old Kawerau singer-songwriter Nikau Grace was up for two awards at last night’s Aotear
Strings are bringing their lively blend of Irish tradition and Kiwi flavour to the Eastern Bay next
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