David Roe, pictured, loved being in the bush, loved riding bikes, and loved making people feel good
Ōpōtiki plumber and long-distance runner James Crosswell has joined a small handful of Lions Club me
Remote and rural communities across New Zealand will soon benefit from improved access to emergency
A new study analysing Covid-19 vaccine uptake has found markedly lower vaccination rates among Māori
With the new school year now well under way for all students, an initiative to combat absenteeism ha
Last Sunday saw the Eastern Bay Triathlon and Multisport Club host its first sprint triathlon of 202
There’s one thing for certain, Mitch Rees certainly knows how to push a motorbike to its limits. Th
Ōhope will host the 2026 Aon New Zealand Surf Life Saving Championships next month. With 1200 compe
Mitch Rees recommends the 24-hour Isle of Man as a must-view event even if you’re not into bikes. T
Whakatāne Rowing Club is proud to host the inaugural Ōhope Beach Sprints Coastal Rowing event today.
The EBOP Tri and Multisport Club has experienced a recent growth spurt, with its junior ranks expand
Twenty-nine cyclists lined up for last week’s Whakatāne Cycle Club’s criterium, racing short 2.3-kil
Tony and Mitch Rees are travelling a fair few kilometres this week. The pair are off to Invercargil
■ Jess and Jared Suisted bring a “young parent” perspective to living in Ōpōtiki. We moved to Ōpōti
J Rees I would like to sympathise with Neil Ericksen, Policy sought over cat plague, Ōpōtiki News,
The start of 2026 has been a stark reminder of the difficulties our district and communities face. T
Keith Melville I read Dave Stewart’s confusing response to my letter last week (Beacon, February 6)
D Dawson In response to Dave Stewart’s letter “Open warfare in this coalition” (Beacon, December 17
Keith Melville I agree with Peta Barker, Labour’s Eastern Bay branch secretary, that our tax system
■ The fluoridation of drinking water in New Zealand is not compulsory. However, we in the district o
John Capener Gosh, I’m glad I’m not a landlord. I’m not sure I could enjoy handing out all that dis
The owners of 215 Ohiwa Beach Road are committed to selling their coastal sanctuary, offering savvy
After last year’s popular debut, the Art Collective pop-up exhibition has returned to The Strand, tr
Marking its 12th year, The Big Bike Film Night 2026 is set to ignite the passion of cycling enthusia
Whakatāne artist Lea-Anne Sheather is among the finalists in the revived Rotorua Museum Art Awards 2
Style, comfort and functionality come together effortlessly at this beautifully renovated home, offe
Set on a generous, fenced quarter-acre section, this substantial two-storey home delivers space, ver
Ōhope Beach will come alive this weekend as the inaugural Ōhope Beach Festival delivers a packed pro
Three young Whakatāne music students have made local history by becoming the first in the area to si
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