“The harm you cause by holding a bone in your hand is irreversible,” Ōpihi Whanaungakore trustee Hem
A veteran waka ama crew were swamped by boat wakes while paddling over the Whakatāne bar o Waitangi
Ultra-endurance swimmer Jono Ridler is on a mission to swim the length of New Zealand’s East Coast t
Recent local vehicle thefts are consistent with national trends – as revealed by AMI’s recently rele
A week remains for young people passionate about making a difference in their communities to apply f
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
Ōhope will host the 2026 Aon New Zealand Surf Life Saving Championships next month. With 1200 compe
Mitch Rees recommends the 24-hour Isle of Man as a must-view event even if you’re not into bikes. T
Whakatāne Rowing Club is proud to host the inaugural Ōhope Beach Sprints Coastal Rowing event today.
Diane Plant Keith Melville is right to warn that the proposed Capital Gains Tax (CGT) is being pres
I was chatting with a couple of guys in Murupara a while ago, waiting for an event to start. One of
Alexander Sandy Milne I strongly disagree with your correspondent Keith Melville’s (Beacon, Februar
K S Steele Imagine if dairy farmers were ploughing up their productive paddocks and kiwifruit growe
■ Jess and Jared Suisted bring a “young parent” perspective to living in Ōpōtiki. We moved to Ōpōti
J Rees I would like to sympathise with Neil Ericksen, Policy sought over cat plague, Ōpōtiki News,
The start of 2026 has been a stark reminder of the difficulties our district and communities face. T
Keith Melville I read Dave Stewart’s confusing response to my letter last week (Beacon, February 6)
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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