The sixth Ōpōtiki Coastguard Show and Shine was held at Memorial Park on Saturday morning as part of
Police have arrested a woman in connection with a spate of burglaries of residential properties in W
Well-known Whakatāne runner and amputee Sjors Corporaal set a new personal record at this month’s Bo
Matatā Volunteer Fire Brigade may have faced volunteer shortages in the past, but its books are look
Ōhope’s Waterways subdivision residents are delighted Whakatāne District Council has agreed to postp
Two Eastern Bay mothers cannot believe their run club has taken off like it has. The Zone Two Run C
Pickleball may still be finding its feet in New Zealand, but for Whakatāne’s Tracey Whitley, the fas
The past 18 months have proved incredibly successful for the New Zealand Black Ferns women’s sevens.
The Kevin Crook Memorial Race for women produced one of the closest finishes in the event’s history,
Learning to swim is a rite of passage for young Kiwis, and there is no shortage of talent at St Jose
Cambridge roads proved challenging for three Whakatāne Cycle Club members at the recent Cycling New
Secondary school triathlon teams from across the region gathered at Ōhope last week to contest the B
Whakatāne’s Mike Collings has again claimed New Zealand’s most prestigious shooting title, winning t
D Dawson While travelling from Awakeri to Ōpōtiki to the car and bike show on February 21, I could
Roselynn Waldman What a disgusting thing to happen to Mr Alby Lewis. To be assaulted for being a Go
Colin Holmes I refer to the last Mayor Talk (Beacon, February 13) in which Whakatāne Mayor Nandor T
Suzanne Williams As a former keen walker and lover of the beautiful track and bay, I have been inte
D Dawson I believe the Whakatane Beacon is being selective concerning freedom of speech and reporti
■ Women can’t stand it when a formerly coupled male becomes a contented, happy solo, writes Barry Ro
■ An increasing number of choices are coming our way at the end-of-life, says co-chair Ngā Pou Heren
Elaine McGlinchey I feel sorry for the residents of Rūātoki. Radio 1XX reports the Whakatāne Distr
Leave your sensibilities at home if you’re heading along to see The Tavern at Ōpōtiki’s De Luxe Thea
Nestled in one of Whakatāne’s most prestigious locations – Whakatāne Heads – this stunning property
The award-winning Local Wild Food Festival returns to Mahy Reserve, Ōhope on Saturday. Now in its 1
Music lovers are in for an afternoon of elegance and emotion when Music Whakatāne opens its 2026 sea
A firm favourite on the Eastern Bay summer arts calendar, Jazz in the Park returns next Saturday wit
Sweeping, ever-changing ocean views set the scene for life in this exceptional oceanfront residence
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
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