Top spot at Ōhope Beach
Beach living does not get better than this luxury three-bedroom apartment within the Horizon complex
The versatile rhubarb
■ There’s something wonderfully nostalgic about rhubarb. It can bring back memories of grandparents’
Otakiri property offers farming and horticulture potential
Set in a popular lifestyle and horticulture area, 148 and 96A Hallett Road, Otakiri, offer 15.64 hec
Woven creations take centre stage at annual exhibition
Raranga toi tuira (weaving students) at Te Wānanga o Aotearoa are putting the finishing touches to t
Elevated beachside style with room to relax
Positioned in a sought-after central Ōhope location, this stylishly renovated two-bedroom home combi
Health detective helps you find clues to wellbeing in new book
After more than 40 years working in the health industry, Kawerau-based health practitioner Susan Bir
Dream coastal home
If you’ve been dreaming of summer by the sea – you are in luck. This recently listed Coastlands pro
Jazz manouche comes to town
Christchurch-based quartet Swing 42 will bring the lively sounds of jazz manouche to Whakatāne later
Winning World of WearableArt Designs on display
Bay of Plenty residents have a rare opportunity to experience previous World of WearableArt (WOW) fi
Dream home with spectacular view
Enjoy the view as you drive home along the river’s edge or fly in and take it all in from above – th
Kora joins Katchafire for new single
Eastern Bay musician Laughton Kora, pictured, has teamed up with Katchafire on a fresh version of th
Ngaropo’s leadership journey captured in new biography
A new biography about Dr Pouroto Ngaropo has been released, documenting his life, his connection to
Arts of Spring brings community through church doors
Arts of Spring 2026 has wrapped up after three days of art, craft and community at St George and St
Pipe bands bring their sound to Eastern Bay
Whakatāne High School was filled with the sound of pipes and drums last weekend as bands from around
Modern beachside living with views
Brand new and complete, this stylish townhouse offers modern beachside living just metres from Ōhope
Q97 brings new sound to EBOP
The Eastern Bay has a sound of its own, and from today it has a station to match. Media Bay of Plen
Electrician’s rail vision earns art award finalist spot
A Whakatāne electrician who does not consider himself an artist is among three Eastern Bay people se
The Singing Hobbit delivers menopausal laughter to Mata
Whakatāne-born and raised musician Katrina McGuinness is bringing her stand-up comedy back to Mata B
■ Toikupu, Toiora returns to Mataatua - an immersive celebration of Ngāti Awa creativity
Following a sold-out debut, Toikupu, Toiora is returning to Mataatua Wharenui on October 30 and 31,
New Pipe Bands Festival comes to Whakatāne
Whakatāne Scottish Pipe Band is hosting the inaugural Whakatāne Pipe Bands Festival at Whakatāne Hig
Private paradise with room to grow
Tucked away in a peaceful and private Poroporo setting, here you will find a beautifully presented l
Camera club marks 75th anniversary
Whakatāne Camera Club is celebrating its 75th anniversary with an exhibition, which opens in the CBD
Whakatāne musician says ‘It’s Time’ to release her music
After years of writing songs, performing and telling herself she would get around to releasing her o
Young learners hook into crochet
A love of crochet that began in childhood is now being passed on to a new generation through childre