Snapper season warms up
From now through spring is one of the best times of year to fish, says Ōpōtiki Bait and Tackle owner
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
Ōpōtiki Calf Club Day a walk down memory lane
Woodlands School resembled a zoo last week, as rural families supported the Ōpōtiki Agricultural Clu
Regional council secures second round of funding
Bay of Plenty Regional Council has secured a second round of Government funding to support critical
Tourists fly home after attack
The French couple whose van was attacked by motorbike riders at the Hukuwai Beach Freedom Campsite o
Protecting people and the waterways this summer
Labour Weekend marks the unofficial start of the summer boating season and Bay of Plenty Regional Co
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
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
Whakatāne growers launch new fund to cultivate community futures
KIWIFRUIT growers of the Whakatāne district have taken a leaf from their neighbours’ book, establish
Animals and art at Awakeri Ag Day
Awakeri School enjoyed another successful Ag Day recently, celebrating its strong rural roots with a
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
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
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
Rural women connect of dinner
A new “Dinner Club” has started in the Eastern Bay for women living rurally. It is the brainchild o
New water pipes to support growth
Construction of new water supply infrastructure along State Highway 30, just outside town, and Huna
Police monitor motorcycle influx in Tāneatua
Police responded to an influx of motorcycles in the region over the weekend, with an event taking pl
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
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
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
Whakatane court: October 15
Hefty reparation figure offsets sentence Rūātoki man Phillip Purewa’s willingness to pay $8700 in r
All go at Activation Day
Hundreds of children enjoyed hours of free fun on Saturday at the Blue Light Activation Day. Local