The time has nearly come for the Whakatāne Sportfishing club to make its move inland – slightly. Wo
Tamara Herdman Staff Reporter Prime Minister Christopher Luxon was in Whakatāne yesterday, visit
Brian “Gibbo” Gibbons was sad to be removing his fish and chips business, Gibbos on the Wharf from i
In spite of security fencing and signs warning of “extreme danger”, some people are still risking th
Health NZ says plans are in place to maintain mental health services in Whakatāne during a three-mon
It’s been a fantastic start to the season for Te Teko’s premier men’s side and that continued on Sat
Junior rugby is thriving across the Eastern Bay, with the 2026 JAB (Junior Advisory Board) competiti
The Rangitaiki Girls Rugby Club is experiencing a breakout season in 2026, with a remarkable rise in
The Haddocks Spraypainters and Panelbeaters Trout Tournament on May 9 and 10 will see keen trout ang
Iris Stansloski ran a brilliant race at the Whakatāne Harrier Clubs Fairway Race held on Anzac Day.
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The Eastern Bay of Plenty Cricket Club has finished another standout season, marked by growth, devel
The Ōpōtiki women’s rugby team are excited at what the season might hold for them this year. After
It was a mixed day out for Ōpōtiki’s two senior men’s rugby teams on Saturday. The premier side sho
Jared Suisted calls for personal responsibility to tackle vandalism and restore pride in our town S
Labour List MP based in East Coast Jo Luxton attended this year’s Anzac Day Civic Service at Ōpōtiki
Michael Corboy Congratulations to Ōpōtiki District Council and Ōpōtiki RSA for the effective organi
It feels like we’ve dropped into ngahuru / autumn very quickly this year with the changing seasons,
John Capener Allow me to square the ledger and ask readers to get in touch with me if they have any
Suzanne Williams Well, we have come through the cyclone relatively unscathed with no loss of life a
Ann Fletcher John Capener’s letter (April 22, 2026) is a brainfart of baseless inuendo. Mr Capener
Chris Bullen How many times last week did you read or hear the phrase “Lest We Forget”? But we do.
Paula Sharp, nutritionist There’s something quietly luxurious about biting into a perfectly ripe pe
Kathy Forsyth Arts and entertainment reporter Acclaimed regional chamber choir Scholars Baroque
Two Eastern Bay of Plenty writers are preparing to showcase their work at one of the region’s larges
Ngāi Tūhoe kaumātua Rapaera Black stars in the new TV series, Tuna Dundee – Keeping it Native, which
Eastern Bay audiences are set for a passionate and richly textured musical experience when the Aotan
Whakatāne audiences are set for a passionate and richly textured musical experience when the Aotango
The Edgecumbe Choir is offering audiences something a little different in its upcoming concerts, wit
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