An influx of unwanted puppies has pushed Ōpōtiki animal rescue charity Opo Pups to breaking point, w
Ōpōtiki Mayor David Moore says most of the feedback to him and councillors about the Government’s He
A commercial fishing vessel ran aground off East Cape after the marine engineer on night watch let i
Ōpōtiki District Council’s two-week Matariki Festival wrapped up with a spectacular finale on Saturd
Ōpōtiki-born academic Dr Toiroa Williams has been appointed one of Aotearoa’s representatives on the
At just 12 years old, Ōpōtiki kickboxer Khyla Borell has already established herself as one of Scorp
Volleyball has continued to grow in popularity at Trident High School in recent years, with an incre
Five quality performances at the Baywide Championships secured the Tāneatua women’s squash team a sp
Kickboxer turned boxer Dane Edge (Ngāti Maniapoto) will fight in the BX-9 Welterweight Championship
A late try helped Ōpōtiki pick up a 31-28 victory over a plucky Te Puke outfit at Princess Street Re
Rachel Weatherly has waited nearly two years for the moment she could pull her football boots back o
Representing New Zealand is something few people get the opportunity to do, and for Trident High Sch
The Hubbard Contracting Ltd Winter Tuna Tournament is off to a flying start, with teams heading out
Dom Monti I would like to give a shout out to the Ōpōtiki Museum. Covering three floors and run by
■ I was pondering what to write about this month, for my regular spot in the Beacon. Given it is two
Barry Rosenberg Women my age who’ve become widowed, and whose kids have moved away, appear to have
Judy Turner Dear Sandy Milne, Where have you been the last three years? Waka Eastern Bay Public T
Peter Conway I feel sad for the poor people who get caught stealing from supermarkets when the real
Jessica S Gray Loneliness can be one of the hardest human experiences to acknowledge. It can affec
Victor Luca Since I first entered local government in 2019, both Labour- and National-led Governmen
Alexander (Sandy) Milne Sour grapes – that’s what I thought as I read former mayor Judy Turner’s st
After dreaming of entering the World of WearableArt (WOW) competition for more than 15 years, Whakat
If you’ve been dreaming of living near the beach without stretching the budget, this beautifully ren
A group of artists has transformed ordinary road cones into colourful works of art, creating a displ
Contemporary Māori sculptor and master carver Joe Kemp has reopened his Lake Rotomā gallery with a m
Positioned in an elevated, private setting overlooking native reserve to the peaceful waters of Ōhiw
A colourful mix of art, craft and handmade treasures will fill the Art House this week as the Whakat
Comedian Gish is set to bring his brand of musical comedy to Whakatāne later this month, promising a
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