Interim manager appointed to hospital
An interim manager has been appointed to Whakatāne Hospital. Jenny Martelli will begin her role on
Countdown to virtual health conference
Whakatāne District Mayor Dr Victor Luca is encouraging anyone concerned about the current state of N
Whakatāne Court: February 19
Victim's artery severed, windows smashed After severing a man’s artery with a spade, Ryan Anaru Ram
Programmes help decrease rheumatic fever
A recently published study found that acute rheumatic fever and skin infection rates have decreased
Council plans no new roles in upcoming year
Whakatāne District Council plans to create no new staff roles in year two of its Long-term Plan 2024
NZCT Lights Up Tūhoe Ahurei with $50,000 Grant
New Zealand Community Trust (NZCT) has granted Te Manatu Ahurea o Tūhoe Charitable Trust $50,000 to
Peace flames visits Eastern Bay
Participants in the world’s largest torch relay, the Sri Chinmoy Oneness-Home Peace Run, caught up w
Repurposed bikes returned to community
More than 50 repurposed bikes made their way back into the community at the “Love Your Bike” day. T
River edge strengthening begins
Heavy machinery was trucked into Ōpōtiki township this week to carry out strengthening work on the e
Opac rearing to go
OPAC is expanding its operation into organic and class II fruit this season. Seeka OPAC site manage
Carving is the focus of upcoming exhibition
ŌPŌTIKI Arts is planning an exhibition focused on carving and cutting for April. Chairwoman Dot Wil
Ōpōtiki health system is in crisis
"In crisis" is the best way to describe the health situation in the Ōpōtiki district according to To
Ōpōtiki Community Health Trust
Ōpōtiki Community Health Trust had two of its scholarship recipients present at a recent annual gene
Jones creates history as first three-time champion
Whakatāne’s Daniel Jones has shown his continuing dominance in ultra long- distance races, powering
Physiotherapy for dogs
PAWS 4 Rehab has opened its canine rehabilitation centre, with bookings filled to the brim and a gro
Learn to play bridge
If you think bridge is just a card game, think again. The timeless classic is much more than a past
Farmers want increased covenant funding
BAY of Plenty Federated Farmers president Brent Mountfort says more money is needed for protected la
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Be inspired by Tawera Nikau
The Eastern Bay Community Foundation is hosting an inspiring local event featuring Tawera Nikau, one
Police issue 39 tickets in bridge checkpoint
Nearly 40 tickets were issued by police to Whakatāne drivers during a checkpoint near the Landing Ro
Schools, store vandalised
Two schools and a Whakatāne travel agency were vandalised last week. Reports were made to police of
Road safety reminder from police
Whakatāne police have issued a reminder about the importance of keeping a safe following distance fo
Health conference aimed at lighting a fire
Mayor Victor Luca says the downgrade of specialist services at Whakatāne Hospital’s gynacology and o
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Kāinga Ora housing doubles on five sections
The quantity of Kāinga Ora homes in Whakatāne is increasing, with the recent relocation of 10 houses
Lab workers strike for pay parity
A group of laboratory workers in Whakatāne joined their colleagues in the first of two nationwide st