Whakatāne Court: April 16
Bail for man accused of damaging Kawerau police station A man charged with damaging Kawerau police
Council could look west for water service partners
Becoming part of a multi-council organisation to deliver three waters services is the preferred opti
Trolley race is on
It was full speed ahead with only the odd crash at yesterday’s Trolley Derby. About 70 trolley ride
From shirts to boot bags
Ōhope Beach Football Club have turned their grant for new equipment into an exciting recycling oppor
Trade chaos may threaten roof job
Parishioners of an historic Catholic church east of Ōpōtiki hope trade wars will not delay re-roofin
Avid Easter egg hunters
Radio 1XX and The Comm’s Easter egg hunt annual was extremely well attended this year. Promotions m
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Wheels for Ōpōtiki oldies
The need to provide a van at Thornton Park Retirement Village has united two community groups in a c
Council’s Easter gift for Ōpōtiki traders
Ōpōtiki District Council has adopted its Easter Sunday Trading Policy just in time for the big day.
Skatepark is a blank canvas
This week a school holiday art activity and barbecue were held to encourage tamariki, rangatahi and
Best crowd ever at Farming like Grandad
This year’s Farming Like Grandad was the most popular yet, with plenty of activities, stalls and com
Beautiful day for Hospice fundraiser
Twenty-nine cars turned out at the BOP Mustang Owners Club’s fundraiser for Hospice Eastern Bay of P
Changes to school speed limits
Roads outside two schools in the Whakatāne district will see speed limit changes within the next few
Applications open for funding opportunities
Applications for Whakatāne District Council’s Creative Communities Scheme and Rural Travel Fund are
Jack's on the march for Māori wards
Battling blisters and under the weight of full tramping gear, Jack Karetai-Barrett has completed his
Knit and natter provides connection
Two Wednesdays out of every month, Edgecumbe Library is filled with lively conversation and the clic
Jack's on the march for Māori wards
Battling blisters and under the weight of full tramping gear, Jack Karetai-Barrett has completed his
Bring on the board games
Epic Escape’s monthly board game nights are back for the first time since the business re-opened, wi
Flying fox a holiday hit
The long-awaited new flying fox at Maraetotara Reserve in Ōhope was well used earlier this week. Wh
QEII Trust needs funding
The QEII Trust has already proved indispensable to enhancing New Zealand’s biodiversity – it just ne
Third person arrested in Kawerau homicide
A third person has been arrested and charged with murder following the death of 52-year-old Michael
Easter egg hunt this weekend
The Comm Easter Egg Hunt is hopping back to the Rose Gardens this weekend, with tons of prizes and c
School takes action after vehicle near miss
A Whakatāne mother whose five-year-old son had a near miss with a reversing car outside Apanui Schoo
Council commits to 11.7 percent rates increase
Balance and compromise were words often repeated as Whakatāne District Council adopted its draft ann
Council to consider creating health advocacy group
Whakatāne District Council voted on Thursday to investigate a proposal by Mayor Victor Luca to estab