Revoltingly good - Matilda delivers on opening night
If audience reaction is any measure of success, Theatre Whakatāne’s production of Matilda the Musica
Stitches of friendship and creativity on show
Kathy Forsyth Arts and entertainment reporter Hundreds of hours of stitching, creativity and cra
Ōhiwa Oyster Festival returns bigger and bolder
The Ōhiwa Oyster Festival is back, bringing a full day of seafood, music, and coastal celebration to
Family living at its finest
Nestled in the heart of Whakatāne, close to schools and amenities, is a home that has been designed
Fragrant and flavoursome fennel
* Walk through many home gardens across the Eastern Bay and you’ll spot silverbeet, lettuce, brocco
Spacious family living with cottage garden charm
Immaculately presented and generously proportioned, this two-storey residence offers the perfect ble
New exhibitions celebrate Ngāti Awa heritage
Tuku iho cannot be hung on a wall. But it can fill a gallery. This month, four exhibitions open at
Persimmon season
Paula Sharp, nutritionist There’s something quietly luxurious about biting into a perfectly ripe pe
Scholars Baroque returns with 'classical titam' concert
Kathy Forsyth Arts and entertainment reporter Acclaimed regional chamber choir Scholars Baroque
Eastern Bay authors head to major book fair
Two Eastern Bay of Plenty writers are preparing to showcase their work at one of the region’s larges
Tuna Dundee
Ngāi Tūhoe kaumātua Rapaera Black stars in the new TV series, Tuna Dundee – Keeping it Native, which
Aotango brings a century of tango
Eastern Bay audiences are set for a passionate and richly textured musical experience when the Aotan
Smoky dance halls to concert stage, Aotango brings a century of tango
Whakatāne audiences are set for a passionate and richly textured musical experience when the Aotango
Sacred meets secular in choir’s Renaissance showcase
The Edgecumbe Choir is offering audiences something a little different in its upcoming concerts, wit
Versatile coastal lifestyle with income stream
Positioned just off State Highway 35 for easy access, yet privately set within beautifully establish
Letter: If something's not right, let us know
Rhys Hurley Investigations co-ordinator, Taxpayers’ Union It’s been great to see so many readers of
Priced to sell in Hillcrest
A rare opportunity awaits in Whakatāne’s exclusive Hillcrest area with this executive property in Cr
Pub choir craze comes to town with Kiwi twist
Whakatāne local Mack Apapa is bringing the Australian phenomenon “pub choir” to Mata Brewery, with t
Sydney Hotshots bring high-energy girls’ night out to town
A high-energy night of entertainment is heading to Whakatāne next week, with the Sydney Hotshots set
Making memories and music at Muso’s Tribute Extravaganza
A powerful mix of music and community spirit will take centre stage across the Eastern Bay and Rotor
Landmark site in Whakatāne CBD
An iconic corner in downtown Whakatāne is up for sale. Number 79 The Strand – the home of the Whakat
Flavours festival fires up with feasts across the Bay
Pack your apron away and head out instead – the Flavours Bay of Plenty Festival is in full swing, se
Harbourside living with views
Completed and relocated to its sought-after harbourside position in 2022, this contemporary home has
Rural retreat with space, versatility and solar efficiency
Ideal for those seeking a peaceful rural lifestyle without sacrificing convenience, this Awakeri pro