Divvy-up from race funds
A who’s who of Ōpōtiki first responders and charity workers gathered at the town’s fire station last
A bite to eat at Manna Kai
Manna Kai shows we all still like the idea of a chat over dinner. This reporter has attended two of
WorkSafe shuts Riverlock conveyor
WorkSafe New Zealand has taken enforcement action against a Bay of Plenty kiwifruit packhouse compan
Volunteers run civil defence hubs
Roimata Marae hosted the district’s first community emergency hub training seminar for volunteers th
Opinion: Daily Whakatāne to Auckland flights set to return in 2026 after funding boost
Daily return flights between Whakatāne and Auckland may finally be on track to resume., writes Kim W
Fears of a massive spending spree ahead of rates cap
Neither Whakatāne’s mayor nor a ratepayers’ group intent on lowering rates are happy with the rates
Homelessness on the agenda
Police are working with council staff to address Whakatāne’s homelessness issue, according to the lo
Discarded fishing line traps spoonbill
Kutarere resident Liz McAdams came to the rescue of a distressed Royal Spoonbill this week after fin
Cram the Van Christmas collection returns for sixth year
The much-loved 1XX and Pacific Toyota Cram the Van campaign has rolled out for its sixth year – and
Volunteers plan to reinstate West End track
A volunteer group intent on restoring Ngā Tapuwae o Toi walkway at West End is urging the public to
Teen earns GirlGuilding's highest honour
Whakatāne’s Esther Pearce has achieved the Queen’s Guide Award, the highest recognition in GirlGuidi
Police numbers ramp up for summer
As temperatures ramp up and more people come to the Eastern Bay to enjoy summer fun, the region’s po
Wiremu appointed as board chair of Plunket
Fiona Wiremu is the first Māori woman to be appointed chair of Whānau Āwhina Plunket|Royal New Zeala
New vehicle rescue for Tarawera Trail riders
A $13,725 grant from the New Zealand Community Trust has helped Tarawera Trail Bike Riders Club buy
Finish line in sight in Mycoplasma bovis eradication
The Ministry for Primary Industries, OSPRI and the country’s dairy and beef sectors are this week ma
Upgrade for Tāneatua rugby club
Next year will be one of transformation for Tāneatua Rugby Football Club, with a facility-wide elect
New opportunity to generate carbon income on-farm
Eastern Bay farmers and landowners will soon have a new opportunity to increase revenue as part of a
Court: Woman attacks man who propositioned her for sex
Whakatāne woman Michaela Hallinan has avoided being jailed for a “vigilante justice” style assault a
Coastguard Whakatāne turns 50
Coastguard Whakatāne held its 50th annual general meeting this week. It was an opportunity for memb
Top students set their sights on bright futures
Having become Ōpōtiki College dux, Niki Black, 17, now has plans to study for a Bachelor of Business
Sex offender loses name suppression
An Ōpōtiki man convicted of sexually violating seven young girls across almost two decades lost his
Woodlands market booming
The Lions market at the Woodlands Hall is booming as Ōpōtiki people come out on the second Saturday
Principals make clear their support for Te Tiriti
The Eastern Bay of Plenty Principals’ Association has written to the education minister reiterating
Kura celebrates 150 years with big crowd
Rain and wind have not dampened the spirits of those attending weeklong celebrations to mark the 150