Restoration group leader recognised
Annette Such has been recognised by the district council, regional council and the Waiewe Stream Res
Whakatāne Court: May 28
Pair broke into yard, stole nothing Kruze Tumarae has been sentenced for his role in breaking into
Kiwi Hub opens
Whakatāne Kiwi Trust has a new home base on The Strand, which was officially opened on Monday night
Restoration group leader recognised
Annette Such has been recognised by the district council, regional council and the Waiewe Stream Res
Women lead the way
An Eastern Bay woman is among four women making their mark in the trade industry and who have been c
Māori men's wellbring focus at symposium
Personal stories and cultural insight shaped a humour-filled symposium that placed Māori tāne (men)
Tourism fund backs events
The Government is encouraging more New Zealanders to visit the East Coast, with support from the Reg
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Have your say proposed speed changes
Whakatāne District Council is inviting the community to share its views on proposed speed limit chan
Rain bombs cast doubt over Matatā development
Whakatāne Mayor Victor Luca says he considers building more homes within Matatā now would be a mista
New venue for repair cafe
The Ōpōtiki Repair Cafe moves to its new venue this Saturday. The repair cafe, which works closely
'Make all buildings accessible'
An Ōpōtiki couple say new laws are needed to make existing public buildings accessible to disabled p
‘Make all buildings accessible’
An Ōpōtiki couple say new laws are needed to make existing public buildings accessible to disabled p
It all happens before the shake
Earthquake expert Kate Boersen (pictured) shared tips on how to survive a natural disaster at a semi
Anyone game for a hunt?
The Ōpōtiki Big 3, the town’s premier hunting event of the year, is to be staged at Slim’s Bar over
Expectant dads to learn support skills
The value of unborn babies hearing traditional Māori instruments played to them will be among topics
What is unfolding at Wally Sutherland building?
Scaffolding has gone up over the former Wally Sutherland Motors building at 266 The Strand, but Whak
Volunteers recommend the brigade
Three recent Ōhope Fire Brigade volunteers say joining the brigade has changed their lives for the b
Chaos of colour
Otakiri School’s fun colour run has raised more than $10,000 for new trampolines. With colours, pol
Lid recycling drop-off spot
Metal and plastic caps and lids can now be donated six days a week rather than monthly. Waste Zero
Less lameless in happy herds - veterinarian
Cow lameness guru Neil Chesterton recently returned from taking seminars on the subject in Chile and
Path to remain in darkness due to vandalism
The stopbank path between McAlister Street and the former isite building on Quay Street will remain
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