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Court: Tyre stabber sentenced
A Whakatāne man has been sentenced to community work after assaulting his partner and stabbing the t
Minute of silence for slain sergeant
Whakatāne Police Station joined the nation in a minute’s silence on Wednesday to honour fallen Nelso
Tree harvest on Valley Road
Whakatāne District Council will begin harvesting pine trees at two council-owned sites on Valley Roa
Selling Whakatane district to visitors
Whakatāne District Council has a new Sunshine Season guide available for visitors, or anyone still d
An evening with Tawera Nikau
One of rugby league’s most celebrated internationals will be visiting the Eastern Bay next month to
Court: Alleged container theft
Jesse Waenga has been remanded without plea on a range of possession, drug and theft charges. Waeng
Leaving a wardrobe of hats
When school resumes in a few weeks, the staffroom at Ōpōtiki Primary School will be missing one of i
When the why is big enough - doctor
ŌPŌTIKI-born Carlton Irving says he’s not “an army of one”, but a member of “the coalition of the wi
$7 million pegged for Edgecumbe flood litigation
The Bay of Plenty Regional Council has estimated it will cost up to $7 million to litigate claims br
Changing of the chief at Ōhope brigade
Ōhope Fire Brigade has a new chief fire officer with Mike Christini’s stepping back from the leaders
Shearing for welfare
For Manawahe farmer Brent Mountfort, summer shearing of his 1500-strong flock is an animal welfare o
Fighting wasps with fire
Ōhope firefighters were met with a swarm of angry wasps after being called to a scrub fire on Sunday
Boon Collective breaks the mould of traditional working
When three local wahine couldn’t find the perfect space to work, collaborate and connect in their co
Horticultural hiring day in Kawerau
The Ministry of Social Development has joined forces with seasonal employers to promote work opportu
Inter-district collaboration leads to arrest
The arrest of a 41-year-old man in Kawerau after he stole a vehicle in Napier and fled police is bei
Easy-breezy house construction
SPECIALISED software combined with quality builders and good relationships with the Whakatāne and Ōp
Steering locks help prevent vehicle thefts
Vehicle thefts continue to be an issue in the Whakatāne area, but police say steering wheel locks ar
Obstetrics crisis draws national attention
WHAKATĀNE’S obstetrics crisis is receiving national attention amidst concern from the local communit
Council cadetship a great way to learn
Being able to study while getting practical on-the-job experience has made a cadetship at Whakatāne
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Drug dealing to fuel own addiction
Convicted Whakatāne drug dealer Butler Taylor has been sentenced to almost three years’ prison for s
Kawerau a hot spot in Niwa Climate Summary
Kawerau has been a hot spot with some record-breaking temperatures, including recording the country’
Best and worst of Eastern Bay local democracy in 2024
With three district councils and one regional council to follow, reporting on local democracy in the
Christmas lunch unites community
The most recent Christmas Lunch went “exceptionally well”, with a big increase in numbers compared t
Waka ama teams hoping to continue form
With a growing interest from younger competitors, there is a good feeling among the Waka Ama communi