Bittern expert visits Eastern Bay
The Australasian bittern could be functionally extinct in the next decade if nothing is done now to
Kawerau candidate evening date set
Anyone living in Kawerau district with an interest in standing in this year’s local body election sh
$15,000 presented to Coastguard
Coastguard Whakatāne has received a $15,000 funding injection thanks to participants of the recent S
Horizon Services partners with Powerco
Whakatāne-based Horizon Services has formalised two long-term agreements to partner with Powerco. T
Get ready for the local elections
It’s time for Eastern Bay residents to check they’re enrolled to vote in this year’s local elections
Coastlands Art Project launches this weekend
The paintbrushes are down and Coastlands’ power boxes look brand spanking new, thanks to the efforts
Crash closes road near Hub
A main route into Whakatāne was blocked on Friday afternoon after a car crash between The Hub rounda
Ghost Writer delivers mystery and laughter
Review by Kathy Forsyth Ghost Writer, a witty and suspense-filled whodunnit by British playwright D
New resources for Hospice EBOP
A $57,800 grant from Trust Horizon has boosted the sustainability and efficiency of palliative care
Racecourse Park hosts first national dog scent camp
The Eastern Bay hosted the first national Dog Scent Work camp last weekend, attracting more than 50
Californian author draws on Ōhope roots for debut novel
Journalist Jody Brettkelly may now call sunny California home, but her debut novel, Bay of Plenty, t
Water restrictions until further notice
If you were looking for an excuse to get out of washing the car this weekend, you’re in luck. Whaka
Inter-council sports tournament brings 400-plus to town
Thirty years ago, in the Rotorua District Council staff cafeteria, the concept of an inter-council s
Symptoms of conservatitis
Dave Stewart It’s always nice to hear from my good friend and coffee lover Keith Melville, especial
Whakatāne Court: March 26
EM bail denied A man has had his electronically monitored bail application denied in light of new c
Top turnout for Have a Heart Expo
With plenty of plenty of free food and activities on offer, the Have a Heart Expo attracted 2500 peo
Empowering women, transforming lives
Are you passionate about making a tangible difference in the lives of women and children in the East
Parking technology to be trialled in Whakatāne
Whakatāne District Council will soon launch a trial of an electronic parking management system to im
Murder charge laid in Kawerau homicide
A 21-year-old man has been arrested and charged with murder following an ongoing homicide investigat
Charges laid over Murupara incident
A 55-year-old Whakatāne man has been charged after allegedly breaking into Murupara’s Police Station
Rangatahi to walk in footsteps of their tīpuna
East Coast rangatahi are gearing up to embark on a six-day hikoi into the Raukumara Ranges, followin
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