Walkway repair still being planned
Whakatāne District Council is in the final stages of investigating options to repair the damaged sec
Milestone moment: Stage One of Project Future Proof complete
The first stage of Project Future Proof, a multi-stage project to improve the flood protection infra
Downgrade 'devastating' - mayors
Two Eastern Bay mayors have spoken out about their disappointment at a downgrade of Whakatāne Hospit
Life and death situations for pregnant mums
The fallout from the decision to downgrade the Obstetrics and Gynaecology Department in Whakatāne Ho
Te Whatu Ora - stop undermining our communities' future
As chief executive of Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Awa, I stand with our community in unequivocal opposition t
Women and midwives put at risk
The decision to downgrade obstetrics and gynaecology services at Whakatāne Hospital has drawn strong
Action packed days for students
Whakatāne Intermediate students recently had an exciting and hands-on experience interacting with em
Next rate rise could be lower
Whakatāne District Council staff have identified potential savings of between 2 and 3 percent to nex
Putuaki fire brough under control
It was a co-ordinated effort by seven fire brigades and two helicopters that brought a fire on Mount
Whakatāne family needs help with medical costs after shock heart attack
An Indian woman visiting her daughter in Whakatāne is on a ventilator and her family is trying to ra
Business report positive feel this Christmas
After a positive December, Whakatāne businesses are feeling good going into the final shopping weeke
New facilities on the way for Kawerau pound
Kawerau District Council revealed plans this week to expand its dog pound into the neighbouring form
Busy day for offending
Monday was a busy day for police in Whakatāne, with multiple crimes reported including two retail br
Record donations to Cram the Van
Radio 1XX’s Cram the Van has had its most successful year, with a surprise $5000 donation from Fonte
Looking out for kaumatua at Christmas
A collaboration between Waiariki Whānau Mentoring and the Eastern Bay Community Foundation brought k
Friends from Africa gather
Friendships were formed and delicious traditional food shared at a gathering of about 70 people at t
Whakatāne Court - December 18
Third person charged after Te Teko death Te Teko woman Katarina Martin-Tihi appeared in Whakatāne D
All welcome to Christmas Day lunch
The Christmas Community Lunch is back this year, and Have a Heart and Echo Church have issued an ope
Pedestrian access to Ōpōtiki’s western seawall from Waiotahe Beach
Local walkers will be pleased to learn they can shortly access the western seawall of Ōpōtiki Harbou
Harbour walls popular spot as work on harbour projects continues
Cyclists and pedestrians have been making the most of Ōpōtiki’s beautiful new harbour seawalls since
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Fun-tastic fun times – summer activities in Ōpōtiki
Ōpōtiki locals and visitors to the region can look forward to a sizzling summer of events in Ōpōtiki
Ōpōtiki Court: December 12
Gang insignia and toy gun sentencing An Ōpōtiki man has been sentenced after being the first arrest
Travel with fiction
FICTION enabling people to travel to other places takes on a literal meaning as this year’s Quota Bo
Crowning a historic moment for Māori
In a year marked by historic shifts in the political and cultural landscape of Aotearoa, Delilah Wha