Appleton Road residents have been first responders at more road crashes, pictured below, than they c
Ōhiwa Beach Holiday Park reopened yesterday afternoon after being evacuated on Saturday following a
Alex Le Long Ōpōtiki Rangatahi Pā’s first step into competitive basketball has proven successful an
The St John Health Shuttle is a lifeline for our community, with dedicated volunteers ensuring resid
Mithuna Sothieson Reef heron (matuku moana), wrybill (ngutu pare), Pacific golden plover (kuriri),
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
Neil Ericksen In response to the cat problem solution suggested by J Rees, (Ōpōtiki News, February
Paul Charman Motorbike riders are ageing out, and riding bikes looks like becoming a pastime limite
Reg Taia J Rees says we owe a big vote of thanks to people in town who feed and desex the stray cat
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
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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