From now through spring is one of the best times of year to fish, says Ōpōtiki Bait and Tackle owner
The Blue Moon Four Square has changed hands this week, following 47 years of being run by owners Kev
Woodlands School resembled a zoo last week, as rural families supported the Ōpōtiki Agricultural Clu
Bay of Plenty Regional Council has secured a second round of Government funding to support critical
The French couple whose van was attacked by motorbike riders at the Hukuwai Beach Freedom Campsite o
Labour Weekend marks the unofficial start of the summer boating season and Bay of Plenty Regional Co
It has been 160 years since the Battle of Te Tarata, and a new generation is gaining strength as it
Police are reminding residents to stay vigilant following a recent spike in attempted break-ins acro
KIWIFRUIT growers of the Whakatāne district have taken a leaf from their neighbours’ book, establish
Awakeri School enjoyed another successful Ag Day recently, celebrating its strong rural roots with a
Homekill operators say they’re busier than ever — but there’s still plenty of meat on the bone. Edg
The final stage of Whakatāne Intermediate School’s extensive auditorium upgrade is now complete, wit
Whakatāne is the location of the latest property in the Heart Foundation Home Lottery. The stunning
A new “Dinner Club” has started in the Eastern Bay for women living rurally. It is the brainchild o
Construction of new water supply infrastructure along State Highway 30, just outside town, and Huna
Police responded to an influx of motorcycles in the region over the weekend, with an event taking pl
It’s a new-look council for Toi Moana Bay of Plenty Regional Council this triennium. This week, the
A Whakatāne boat owner has suffered $30,000 worth of damage to his boat because of silt build-up aro
This Sunday marks a meaningful moment in the life of the Whakatāne Anglican-Methodist Parish, with t
Hefty reparation figure offsets sentence Rūātoki man Phillip Purewa’s willingness to pay $8700 in r
Hundreds of children enjoyed hours of free fun on Saturday at the Blue Light Activation Day. Local