After nearly 50 years of saving souls on the high seas and providing peace of mind to local fishers
Potential cost savings of $1.35 million for the coming year will most likely go towards getting Whak
A Whakatāne man who went on a $13,000 burglary spree while on holiday from Australia has been senten
Last week’s annual Art in the Park event went “exceedingly well”, says organiser Sue Whale. Whale s
Two kiwi have been the victims of suspected dog attacks at Awakeri, only 14 days apart. The Whakatā
Ōhope will host the 2026 Aon New Zealand Surf Life Saving Championships next month. With 1200 compe
Mitch Rees recommends the 24-hour Isle of Man as a must-view event even if you’re not into bikes. T
Whakatāne Rowing Club is proud to host the inaugural Ōhope Beach Sprints Coastal Rowing event today.
The EBOP Tri and Multisport Club has experienced a recent growth spurt, with its junior ranks expand
Twenty-nine cyclists lined up for last week’s Whakatāne Cycle Club’s criterium, racing short 2.3-kil
Tony and Mitch Rees are travelling a fair few kilometres this week. The pair are off to Invercargil
After a delayed start due to unfavourable weather, the Whakatāne Fencing Ladies Tournament was held
The BOP Magic Netball squad kicked off their 2026 pre-season campaign with an intensive training and
■ The fluoridation of drinking water in New Zealand is not compulsory. However, we in the district o
John Capener Gosh, I’m glad I’m not a landlord. I’m not sure I could enjoy handing out all that dis
Peta Barker Secretary, Eastern Bay of Plenty branch, NZ Labour Party Keith Melville (Beacon, Febru
Dave Stewart I had to laugh at Keith Melville’s latest epistle of entitlement on behalf of his fell
■ Independent historian Tanja Rother reflects on Waitangi Day’s origins and Whakatōhea’s distinct Tr
■ Urgent, united investment in climate resilience is needed after devastating weather across our reg
John Howard Chairman, Whakatāne Action Group Whakatāne Action Group Inc held its first meeting of 2
D W Goodall On Friday, January 23, my wife and I attended the Slumberzone Factory Direct sale at th
The owners of 215 Ohiwa Beach Road are committed to selling their coastal sanctuary, offering savvy
After last year’s popular debut, the Art Collective pop-up exhibition has returned to The Strand, tr
Marking its 12th year, The Big Bike Film Night 2026 is set to ignite the passion of cycling enthusia
Whakatāne artist Lea-Anne Sheather is among the finalists in the revived Rotorua Museum Art Awards 2
Style, comfort and functionality come together effortlessly at this beautifully renovated home, offe
Set on a generous, fenced quarter-acre section, this substantial two-storey home delivers space, ver
Ōhope Beach will come alive this weekend as the inaugural Ōhope Beach Festival delivers a packed pro
Three young Whakatāne music students have made local history by becoming the first in the area to si
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