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Thu, Jun 4, 2026 6:00 AM

Private, sun-soaked sanctuary

Tucked away in a sought-after enclave, 13 Banksia Lane offers the perfect blend of modern comfort, p

Fri, May 29, 2026 6:05 AM

Timeless appeal at The Cottage

Perched at the top of the hill between Ōhope Beach and Whakatāne CBD, The Cottage at 10 Appenzell Dr

Fri, May 29, 2026 6:01 AM

Young artist up for two awards – and has a solo show

Eighteen-year-old Kawerau singer-songwriter Nikau Grace was up for two awards at last night’s Aotear

Fri, May 29, 2026 6:00 AM

Coastal luxury meets lifestyle

Sweeping ocean panoramas, modern comfort and lifestyle versatility combine at 116A Mimiha Ridge Road

Fri, May 29, 2026 6:00 AM

Celtic trio to open tour with Mata gig

Strings are bringing their lively blend of Irish tradition and Kiwi flavour to the Eastern Bay next

Fri, May 22, 2026 6:05 AM

Front-row lifestyle on Lake Rotoehu

Set above the tranquil shores of Lake Rotoehu, this beautifully presented freehold property delivers

Fri, May 22, 2026 6:03 AM

Bush adventure inspires debut children’s book

After years of dreaming about becoming a children’s author, Eastern Bay writer Abby Williamson has f

Fri, May 22, 2026 6:00 AM

Versatile family living awaits

Discover the perfect blend of comfort, style, and versatility at 7 Delamere Drive, situated in a qui

Fri, May 22, 2026 6:00 AM

Villains, vulnerability and Magic bring Matilda to life

Dark comedy, larger-than-life characters and heartfelt storytelling are delighting audiences in Thea

Fri, May 15, 2026 6:02 AM

Revoltingly good - Matilda delivers on opening night

If audience reaction is any measure of success, Theatre Whakatāne’s production of Matilda the Musica

Fri, May 15, 2026 6:00 AM

Stitches of friendship and creativity on show

Kathy Forsyth Arts and entertainment reporter Hundreds of hours of stitching, creativity and cra

Fri, May 15, 2026 6:00 AM

Ōhiwa Oyster Festival returns bigger and bolder

The Ōhiwa Oyster Festival is back, bringing a full day of seafood, music, and coastal celebration to

Fri, May 15, 2026 6:00 AM

Family living at its finest

Nestled in the heart of Whakatāne, close to schools and amenities, is a home that has been designed

Fri, May 15, 2026 6:00 AM

Fragrant and flavoursome fennel

* Walk through many home gardens across the Eastern Bay and you’ll spot silverbeet, lettuce, brocco

Fri, May 15, 2026 6:00 AM

Spacious family living with cottage garden charm

Immaculately presented and generously proportioned, this two-storey residence offers the perfect ble

Fri, May 8, 2026 6:00 AM

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

Fri, May 1, 2026 6:00 AM

Persimmon season

Paula Sharp, nutritionist There’s something quietly luxurious about biting into a perfectly ripe pe

Fri, May 1, 2026 6:00 AM

Scholars Baroque returns with 'classical titam' concert

Kathy Forsyth Arts and entertainment reporter Acclaimed regional chamber choir Scholars Baroque

Fri, May 1, 2026 6:00 AM

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

Fri, May 1, 2026 6:00 AM

Tuna Dundee

Ngāi Tūhoe kaumātua Rapaera Black stars in the new TV series, Tuna Dundee – Keeping it Native, which

Thu, Apr 30, 2026 5:56 AM

Aotango brings a century of tango

Eastern Bay audiences are set for a passionate and richly textured musical experience when the Aotan

Fri, Apr 24, 2026 6:03 AM

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

Fri, Apr 24, 2026 6:01 AM

Sacred meets secular in choir’s Renaissance showcase

The Edgecumbe Choir is offering audiences something a little different in its upcoming concerts, wit

Fri, Apr 24, 2026 6:01 AM

Versatile coastal lifestyle with income stream

Positioned just off State Highway 35 for easy access, yet privately set within beautifully establish

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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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