Whakatāne District Council staff are recommending the permanent closure of Ōhope’s West End track to
On the outskirts of Whakatāne, work is under way on Kawarehe Kāinga Māori, a new papakāinga (village
Staff and students at Whakatāne School for Young Parents – Rangiātea are celebrating a new chapter a
East Coast MP Dana Kirkpatrick has welcomed the Government’s announcement of nearly $28 million in n
Kitten season is in full swing, and SPCA Centres across the country are overflowing with cats and ki
Whakatāne’s Mike Collings has again claimed New Zealand’s most prestigious shooting title, winning t
Whakatāne’s Daniel Jones has once again proved untouchable on home soil at Tarawera Ultra-Trail by U
Brayden Lindsay Sports reporter Ngāti Pūkeko proved too powerful across the park as they picked
Whakatāne’s Daniel Jones will be the runner to beat tomorrow when he lines up for his T102 title def
Bay of Plenty teenagers Piki Hemi and Isla Webster struck gold on the sand last month, winning the I
A timely stock movement helped set up a thrilling finish to Saturday’s 45-kilometre race on a new co
Last Sunday saw the Eastern Bay Triathlon and Multisport Club host its first sprint triathlon of 202
There’s one thing for certain, Mitch Rees certainly knows how to push a motorbike to its limits. Th
Peter Roberts, Winchester I am writing to inform your readers that plans are progressing to mark th
Suzanne Williams It is a breath of fresh air to learn of Jono Ridler’s epic ocean swimming attempt
Ken Ingram It has become increasingly frustrating endeavouring to decipher statements issued by our
■ Re: Victor Luca’s “To fluoridate or not” opinion, Beacon, Feb 6, 2026; Dr Luca’s “murder house rec
Keith Melville A few weeks ago, I wrote an opinion piece for the Beacon (February 4) to serve as a
■ The first month of 2026 has certainly presented many challenges for our communities, and I want to
■ Angus Robson, writing on behalf of the West End Walkway Volunteer Group, outlines the group’s case
Keith Melville I was sipping coffee on Tuesday when I witnessed the protest hikoi through Whakatāne
For buyers seeking a low-maintenance, well-presented home in a prime Kawerau location, 15A Hardie Av
One of Whakatāne’s most anticipated summer events, the Wild Food Festival, returns to Mahy Reserve i
■ Capsicums are one of those vegetables that quietly do a lot of heavy lifting in the kitchen. Swee
Delightful new murals by Eastern Bay artist Dannika Tukua have transformed spaces at Whakatāne Hospi
With an updated price, this family home in James Street is just waiting to be snapped up by a savvy
Kawerau musician Lee Corbett Barton is returning to the stage this weekend as part of a new Celtic f
The owners of 215 Ohiwa Beach Road are committed to selling their coastal sanctuary, offering savvy
After last year’s popular debut, the Art Collective pop-up exhibition has returned to The Strand, tr
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