A Whakatāne family has raised concerns about the care their 87-year-old father has received at Bupa
The inaugural recipient of the Maanu Paul Scholarship has written a doctoral thesis that shows how m
The Zonta Club of Whakatāne has introduced a new award recognising young women who make a positive d
A lifestyle block owner has been fined $20,000 and ordered to pay $700 in veterinarian costs for ani
A farmers market and monster car boot and garage sale will bring a mix of crafts, food and second-ha
It’s been another top netball season for the Trident High School’s premier girl’s team. After winni
The Whakatāne Athletic and Harrier Club’s children’s section held its first measured night of the se
Just eight more weekends until Christmas, and there’s plenty happening at the Whakatāne Sportfishing
The Whakatāne Athletic and Harrier Club contested the 400 metres, hammer throw and 1500m at its club
Seven international rally drivers will take on New Zealand’s best, setting the scene for a great bat
Club bragging rights are on the line this weekend as the Bay of Plenty Club Sevens takes place at Ru
Sven Carlsson WHAKATANE-RAISED motorcycle racer Charlotte Knight has helped New Zealand achieve its
It was a chilly minus-3 degrees as students from Whakatāne and Trident high schools prepared to take
You’d have to be a pretty decrepit hound to get swung around by your own rear end. When I hear polit
Dave Stewart I voted today. I’m not worried about anything that will change my mind. The coalitio
D Dawson After watching an interview with Green party co-leader Marama Davidson and Ryan Bridges, I
Debz Dickinson/Pam Mossman With the loss of Whakaari as a major tourism drawcard, Whakatāne has an
David Hick Is it just me, or is this crazy? Advance voting is under way and for two weeks, voters
■ I am a very privileged person, one of the lucky generation born in the 1950s into the post-World W
■ When a tsunami or major earthquake strikes the Eastern Bay, what will you and your whānau do, asks
D Dawson In an interview on Q and A with Jack Tame, Opportunity Party’s leader Qiulae Wong, when as
Ōhope Beach will host its first silent disco this weekend, with music, movement and a sunset on the
Fresh on the market, this Awakeri Road lifestyle block is perfect for those looking to scale up, sca
■ There is something rather satisfying about opening a freshly picked broad bean pod. That soft, vel
Woodturner Bob Stirk is celebrating after taking first place in the Embellished Bowls/Platters categ
The Eastern Bay has a new summer festival. The first ever Redemption Roots Reggae Seafood Festival
This versatile and picturesque lifestyle property near Matatā offers established gardens, grazing la
Young musicians will take the stage for Music Whakatāne’s final concert of 2026, Rising Starlets, on
Level 4 and 5 raranga toi tuira (weaving) students at Te Wānanga o Aotearoa in Kawerau are preparing
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