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Thu, Oct 23, 2025 4:05 AM

Snapper season warms up

From now through spring is one of the best times of year to fish, says Ōpōtiki Bait and Tackle owner

Thu, Oct 23, 2025 4:04 AM

New phase for Blue Moon Four Square

The Blue Moon Four Square has changed hands this week, following 47 years of being run by owners Kev

Thu, Oct 23, 2025 4:03 AM

Ōpōtiki Calf Club Day a walk down memory lane

Woodlands School resembled a zoo last week, as rural families supported the Ōpōtiki Agricultural Clu

Thu, Oct 23, 2025 4:01 AM

Regional council secures second round of funding

Bay of Plenty Regional Council has secured a second round of Government funding to support critical

Thu, Oct 23, 2025 4:00 AM

Tourists fly home after attack

The French couple whose van was attacked by motorbike riders at the Hukuwai Beach Freedom Campsite o

Thu, Oct 23, 2025 4:00 AM

Protecting people and the waterways this summer

Labour Weekend marks the unofficial start of the summer boating season and Bay of Plenty Regional Co

Thu, Oct 23, 2025 4:00 AM

What it meant to be there

It has been 160 years since the Battle of Te Tarata, and a new generation is gaining strength as it

Wed, Oct 22, 2025 4:03 AM

Police urge vigilance after spate of attempted break-ins

Police are reminding residents to stay vigilant following a recent spike in attempted break-ins acro

Wed, Oct 22, 2025 4:03 AM

Whakatāne growers launch new fund to cultivate community futures

KIWIFRUIT growers of the Whakatāne district have taken a leaf from their neighbours’ book, establish

Wed, Oct 22, 2025 4:03 AM

Animals and art at Awakeri Ag Day

Awakeri School enjoyed another successful Ag Day recently, celebrating its strong rural roots with a

Wed, Oct 22, 2025 4:03 AM

Homekill boom serves up bigger opportunities

Homekill operators say they’re busier than ever — but there’s still plenty of meat on the bone. Edg

Wed, Oct 22, 2025 4:03 AM

Whakatāne Intermediate auditorium goes digital with support from Trust Horizon

The final stage of Whakatāne Intermediate School’s extensive auditorium upgrade is now complete, wit

Wed, Oct 22, 2025 4:02 AM

Win a house in Whakatāne with NZ Heart Foundation Lottery

Whakatāne is the location of the latest property in the Heart Foundation Home Lottery. The stunning

Wed, Oct 22, 2025 4:02 AM

Rural women connect of dinner

A new “Dinner Club” has started in the Eastern Bay for women living rurally. It is the brainchild o

Wed, Oct 22, 2025 4:01 AM

New water pipes to support growth

Construction of new water supply infrastructure along State Highway 30, just outside town, and Huna

Wed, Oct 22, 2025 4:01 AM

Police monitor motorcycle influx in Tāneatua

Police responded to an influx of motorcycles in the region over the weekend, with an event taking pl

Wed, Oct 22, 2025 4:00 AM

New faces, new experience, new council

It’s a new-look council for Toi Moana Bay of Plenty Regional Council this triennium. This week, the

Fri, Oct 17, 2025 4:05 AM

Silt build-up makes Whakatāne berths unusable

A Whakatāne boat owner has suffered $30,000 worth of damage to his boat because of silt build-up aro

Fri, Oct 17, 2025 4:05 AM

Pets blessed and St Nicholas revived this Sunday

This Sunday marks a meaningful moment in the life of the Whakatāne Anglican-Methodist Parish, with t

Fri, Oct 17, 2025 4:00 AM

Whakatane court: October 15

Hefty reparation figure offsets sentence Rūātoki man Phillip Purewa’s willingness to pay $8700 in r

Fri, Oct 17, 2025 4:00 AM

All go at Activation Day

Hundreds of children enjoyed hours of free fun on Saturday at the Blue Light Activation Day. Local

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The Beacon has been delivering news to the Eastern Bay since 1939 and is the leading source of community news in the region. The paper was founded by Leicester Spring and is still owned by the Spring family. Leicester’s son John Spring is the managing director.

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