The developers of Ōpōtiki Marina and Industrial Park expect major construction work to begin within
Library assistant Hannah Irakau Pehi led an activity explaining the harvesting and use of harakeke (
The sand sculptures lost the battle with the incoming tide at Waiotahe Beach yesterday, but it didn’
Kawerau scorched its own previous temperature records with a sizzling 35.6 degree air temperature on
A publication celebrating the last 25 years of Titoki Christian Healing Centre has been written by W
Ōpōtiki’s Memorial Park netball courts hosted a Tauranga City Basketball Association (TCBA) 3x3 tour
Ōhope Beach was lined with surf skis, paddles, and gazebos last weekend as approximately 380 surf li
Frequent users of the Warren Cole Walkway may have noticed a significant increase in waka ama activi
Whakatāne is all set to host the 38th edition of its annual touch tournament this weekend. The Janu
n Once again, the Eastern Bay of Plenty had several athletes don the silver fern in 2025. They repre
Mihiwai Henare certainly didn’t expect her netball season to end the way it did in 2025. The 17-yea
The Whakatāne War Memorial Hall has been filled with the sounds of sneakers squeaking and balls boun
Cody Cooper, an Ōpōtiki motocross star, has spent over 20 years competing in numerous events across
Paul Charman When I moved from Taumarunui to Ōpōtiki early last year, it was like arriving in a lan
■ Back in the 1970s, returning empty soft drink bottles and cans for money was a normal part of Kiwi
Bev Palmer Price I’m so impressed with the touch tournament. It was great to see so many people en
John Spring Police do a great job Unfortunately, the profession has come in for a lot of flak late
Dawn Yore I would sincerely like to thank a young man who handed my new iPad – a Christmas gift fr
Suzanne Williams I have been stealing - from a school, no less! There are three reasons for this:
Suzanne Williams Thank you, Elaine McGlinchey, for your response to my letter (Beacon, December 24)
■ The truth of this saying is written into the whakapapa of Aotearoa New Zealand, where communities
Embrace the serenity of off-grid living with a modern twist at this stunning 5.43-hectare Wainui lif
Families are invited to enjoy an afternoon of creativity, colour and connection when Art in the Park
A sense of calm, balance and quiet beauty runs through the work of Eastern Bay artist Elly Sharp, wh
Stunning harbour views form the backdrop to everyday living at this elevated Ōhope residence, perfec
With ocean views and three levels of spacious, versatile living, this substantial home on Ōhope beac
Renowned Whakatāne storyteller Joe Harawira has been named the supreme winner of Creative New Zealan
Visitors to the Art House Summer Exhibition are invited to discover – among the array of artwork on
Renowned psychic medium and TVNZ’s Sensing Murder star Kerry-Marie Callander has announced a nationw
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