Youth art work targeted by taggers
Whakatāne District Youth Council members were heartbroken to discover their murals had been targeted
Lisa at book signing
Catch up with Olympic great Lisa Carrington, who will be signing copies of her debut children’s book
Slipping some money to Azerbaijan
Having returned from Azerbaijan with a suitcase full of knitted slippers, Ōpōtiki woman Susan Byfor
Parade to honour medallists
The Eastern Bay’s Olympic heroes with be honoured at a special parade in Whakatāne on Tuesday. The
Better water in Kutarere
Kutarere's private water supply system is being upgraded with a state-of-the-art filtration system f
Ōpōtiki echoes Poneke hikoi
AN impromptu decision to support the Hikoi mō te Tiriti saw hundreds of Ōpōtiki residents come out t
Police set to enforce new gangs act laws
Police around the country are ready to enforce new laws that kick in from midnight tonight, providin
Fashion boutique opens doors
Michael Hill’s former storefront in Whakatāne has received a major revamp, courtesy of its new fashi
Flag Waving for Toitu te Tiriti
A crowd of almost 300 gathered at The Hub roundabout on Monday afternoon for a peaceful flag waving
Africa – a remaining giant of the Rangitaiki Plains
Standing tall and solitary, "Africa" is a remarkable survivor among what was once a vast population
Lease smart: Key tips for commercial landlords and tenants
Welcome to Apogee Legal's monthly column, where we demystify legal concepts and provide you with kno
White Ribbon ride launches
White Ribbon Riders visited Whakatāne and Kawerau this weekend as they launched their annual North I
Horsing around the woolshed
EASTERN Bay of Plenty Hunt members spent the weekend at Manawahe rustic camping, eating great food,
Shellfish biotoxin warning for part of Bay of Plenty
New Zealand Food Safety (NZFS) is advising the public not to collect or consume shellfish gathered f
Whakatane Court: November 13
Michael Hill burglar’s sentencing delayed The scheduled sentencing of one of the young men who burg
Uzabus investigates school bus incidents
Uzabus Eastern Bay says it is investigating following incidents on the school bus from Edgecumbe int
Bay of Plenty hydrographic survey to support safer shipping
Hydrographic survey mapping the seafloor in the Bay of Plenty has begun, with the data contributing
Look out for algal blooms
If you’re heading out to lakes and rivers across Rotorua and the Bay of Plenty this summer remember
Mountfort takes national body building win
A win on the national stage has bolstered Paul Mountfort’s confidence as he amps up to take on the w
Art and gardens on two-day trail
Get ready for a weekend of creativity and inspiration at the much-anticipated upcoming Arts Whakatān
Workshop sparks hospital donation
Nine-year-old Aden Woodward spent his recent school holidays making noughts and crosses games for th
Northern Territory police officer shares experience
A former New Zealand police officer says he and his family have thrived in the Northern Territory ov
Let’s do the time warp again
Beacon staff reporter Alisha McLenna reviews losing her Rocky Horror Picture Show virginity at Whaka
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Whakatāne Court November 6
Meth dealer could be home this year Whakatāne meth dealer Peter Ford, 57, could be released from pr