East Coast MP Dana Kirkpatrick has welcomed a $75 million Government investment aimed at improving t
Flood risk, erosion and drain management are among major concerns raised through community sessions
Mayor Nandor Tanczos says the public forum of a Whakatāne District Council meeting could be a good p
Whakatāne District Council has found another $711,000 in savings for next financial year’s budget, w
Eastern Bay swimmers will take to the ocean this weekend as part of an international movement promot
Our thoughts are with the families, friends, and all those affected by the recent tragedies on our c
The Kawerau 54-Hole Golf Tourna-ment never considered not running this weekend. A few other tournam
t was set to be the game of the season to date but, unfortunately, it was anything but as a lack of
Mixing things up for the winter programme, last Saturday’s Whakatāne Cycling Club race stretched to
A team of Whakatāne harriers performed very well at the Tauranga Open Cross-Country Interclub Races
Proud. That is the word being bandied about following Ōpōtiki’s last-minute 22-20 win in their Baywi
Using the premier men’s result as motivation, the Ōpōtiki women’s rugby team produced their best res
Whakatāne Marist maintained third spot in the EBOP Premier Men’s Competition with a 57-22 win over T
■ Modern supply chains may be efficient and keep economists and bean counters happy, but they are ex
Ross Morgan Many people in Whakatāne may not be aware that the owner of around 65 doctor GP practic
Alexander (Sandy) Milne I’ve done the maths: it could cost me $780 instead of $21.50 to retain my d
■ Government cuts to social science research risk weakening democracy, accountability, and evidence-
Keith Melville In his letter in Wednesday’s Beacon, Dairy industry and pollution, Alistair Anderson
Jess Suisted My six-year-old daughter recently succeeded in her second side hustle business; sellin
■ This week local historian Tanja Rother looks at two key events in the history of Ōpōtiki that are
Keith Melville have seen two or three articles in recent months appealing for greater expansion of
Perched at the top of the hill between Ōhope Beach and Whakatāne CBD, The Cottage at 10 Appenzell Dr
Eighteen-year-old Kawerau singer-songwriter Nikau Grace was up for two awards at last night’s Aotear
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Strings are bringing their lively blend of Irish tradition and Kiwi flavour to the Eastern Bay next
Set above the tranquil shores of Lake Rotoehu, this beautifully presented freehold property delivers
After years of dreaming about becoming a children’s author, Eastern Bay writer Abby Williamson has f
Discover the perfect blend of comfort, style, and versatility at 7 Delamere Drive, situated in a qui
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