As geotechnical work begins on a replacement for Pekatahi Bridge, a Whakatāne truck driver says a la
Ocean Ford Whakatāne has been recognised as one of the country’s top-performing Ford dealerships aft
A new local business is helping expectant mothers feel more confident, informed and supported as the
Eastern Bay of Plenty whānau are being encouraged to attend monthly free Whenua Māori workshops aime
Once a month, the Disability Resource Centre (DRC) hosts a boccia evening for its community to come
Last weekend saw Whakatāne host one of only two national kayak fishing competitions in the country,
Whakatāne swimmers Zandre Herbst and Chloe Gladwin have added to the Whakatāne Swimming Club’s growi
It’s been a fantastic start to the season for Te Teko’s premier men’s side and that continued on Sat
Junior rugby is thriving across the Eastern Bay, with the 2026 JAB (Junior Advisory Board) competiti
The Rangitaiki Girls Rugby Club is experiencing a breakout season in 2026, with a remarkable rise in
Iris Stansloski ran a brilliant race at the Whakatāne Harrier Clubs Fairway Race held on Anzac Day.
The Haddocks Spraypainters and Panelbeaters Trout Tournament on May 9 and 10 will see keen trout ang
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The Eastern Bay of Plenty Cricket Club has finished another standout season, marked by growth, devel
Political fear and division threaten New Zealand’s democracy, writes Mawera Karetai In my Beacon ar
Ruth Gerzon reflects on Whakaari’s aftermath, highlighting resilience, community connection, and Ade
John Capener Wow so many ad hominem comments in such a short space (Beacon, April 29). Ann Fletche
Suzanne Williams At the risk of becoming a one-woman Marewa Karetai Fan Club, once again I must exp
Dave Stewart How sad it is reading about the loss of the fish and chip shop on the Whakatāne Wharf.
Suzanne Williams Once again, our controversial Ōtarawairere Bay track is hitting the news. The new
Craig Julian I’m writing this from the South Island after a long day riding. My wife and I have spe
Labour List MP based in East Coast Jo Luxton attended this year’s Anzac Day Civic Service at Ōpōtiki
Paula Sharp, nutritionist There’s something quietly luxurious about biting into a perfectly ripe pe
Kathy Forsyth Arts and entertainment reporter Acclaimed regional chamber choir Scholars Baroque
Two Eastern Bay of Plenty writers are preparing to showcase their work at one of the region’s larges
Ngāi Tūhoe kaumātua Rapaera Black stars in the new TV series, Tuna Dundee – Keeping it Native, which
Eastern Bay audiences are set for a passionate and richly textured musical experience when the Aotan
Whakatāne audiences are set for a passionate and richly textured musical experience when the Aotango
The Edgecumbe Choir is offering audiences something a little different in its upcoming concerts, wit
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