Unmarked grave tells a love story
Most of us vanish from public scrutiny following our deaths, but a few lucky ones get to hit the spo
Join planting day with Rotary
Rotary clubs in the Bay of Plenty are this weekend hosting initiatives under the banner of “Footprin
Women's Day of Action rally planned
A Women’s Day of Action protest is set to take place in Whakatāne this month, joining nationwide dem
Five-month-old Jackson thriving after tethering
New dog tethering regulations that come into effect this month are being celebrated by the SPCA, and
Homegrown toy brand making strides
What began as a conversation between two sleep-deprived new mothers has grown into a promising busin
Kiwifruit grower reaps award
Eastern Bay kiwifruit grower and harvest contractor Brett Wotton has won the 2025 Kiwifruit Innovati
The Madonna and Child returns home
The recent return of a hand-carved kauri statue of the Madonna and Child has stirred excitement with
Kudos for brave actions
Ten-year-old Jax Burgoyne-Thomas has been recognised by his school and police for his quick thinking
Senior doctors to strike for 48 hours
Senior doctors and dentists working for Health New Zealand have voted to strike for 48 hours over st
Take a drive to the green end of Gateway Drive
Whakatāne has a new all-weather attraction in Gateway Drive that’s perfect for budding and experienc
Eyes on letterboxes as voting packs arrive
Voting is officially open for the 2025 local elections, with voting packs hitting mailboxes from tod
Bridge to close for one day
Pekatahi Bridge, on State Highway 2, will be closed on Monday, September 15 between 10.30am and 2pm
Kiwifruit grower reaps award
Eastern Bay kiwifruit grower and harvest contractor Brett Wotton has won the 2025 Kiwifruit Innovati
Voting packs in mailboxes from today
Voting is officially open for the 2025 local elections, with voting packs hitting mailboxes from tod
Kawerau candidate withdraws
Lyndal Kennedy has withdrawn as an election candidate for the Kawerau District Council in the genera
Primary teachers reject offer, to vote to go on strike
Primary school teachers are voting on whether to go on strike after rejecting the Government’s lates
Resident demands safer footpaths
Whakatāne woman Sandy Harte would like to see the council repair dangerous sections of the town’s fo
Business learning put into practice
Level 2 business studies students from Whakatāne High School are showcasing their entrepreneurial sk
Plans to replace coal with pine close to breaking ground
Kawerau Mayor Faylene Tunui says Foresta’s proposed torrefied wood pellet plant in the Putauaki Trus
Specialist maternity services come one step closer
A sustained push to fill key vacancies is bringing Whakatāne a step closer to resuming secondary obs