Council tightens belt another notch
Potential cost savings of $1.35 million for the coming year will most likely go towards getting Whak
Court - Feb 6: Holiday crime spree ends with home detention
A Whakatāne man who went on a $13,000 burglary spree while on holiday from Australia has been senten
Art in the Park a huge success
Last week’s annual Art in the Park event went “exceedingly well”, says organiser Sue Whale. Whale s
Two kiwi found dead in a fortnight
Two kiwi have been the victims of suspected dog attacks at Awakeri, only 14 days apart. The Whakatā
From grandson's birthday cake to a thriving business
Lou Hau, a long-time Te Kaha resident of 19 years, is the creative force behind Cakes by Lou NZ – a
Courtroom to clippers
Boredom led Maz Hojabri to switch his profession from lawyer to barber. Now the owner of a new barb
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Have a process when it comes to unpaid invoices
■ A fortnightly business advice column by Whakatāne accountant and business adviser, Jason Lougher
Six put hands up for by-elections
Six candidates have chosen to stand for the Tāneatua Community Board in Whakatāne District Council’s
Seven Sharp shines light on horses’ role in youth wellbeing
Alex le Long Television’s Seven Sharp visited Ōpōtiki recently to focus on a story that is often mi
Policy sought over cat plague
Residents whose homes are being overrun by neighbourhood cats have asked Ōpōtiki District Council to
Ethan earns scholarship
Ethan Beach heads off shortly to begin his tertiary studies with a scholarship to help him on his wa
Trust Horizon energy grants increase
Building on last year’s $150,000 funding pool, Trust Horizon has approved a further $50,000 for the
Farewells bid to inspirational men
Funerals were held to farewell two men who helped shape the town of Ōpōtiki this week – David Reece
HeArtspace opens boutique op shop and creative gallery
Non-profit HeArtspace has opened a boutique-style extension beside its Commerce Street op shop, comb
Tauranga Hospital receives generous boost to kidney care
Renal patients across Bay of Plenty will benefit from safer and more advanced care thanks to a gener
Nuts about food science
■ Torere Macadamias and Riddet Institute join forces A partnership between Torere Macadamias and th
Sun, sand and smiles at Ōhope Beach Festival debut
Organisers are celebrating a strong first outing for the inaugural Ōhope Beach Festival, held over t
Family waits as search continues for man missing in Waioweka River
The family of a man who was swept away in the Waioweka River near Ōpōtiki almost two weeks ago remai
Ōhope Beach Tavern fundraiser for flood victims
Ōhope Beach Tavern is holding a flood relief concert on Valentine’s Day to raise money for the resid
Bay of Plenty Education Trust awards local scholarships
It’s time for a bank account boost for six Eastern Bay students, thanks to scholarships awarded annu
Slow down as children return to school
Police are reminding drivers to slow down and stay alert as students return to school for the new te
Child dies in water-related incident in Ōpōtiki
Police have confirmed that a child has died after a water-related incident in Opotiki on Monday. Se
Road safety a focus for council
Richard Hamer and the Whakatāne District Council road safety team can be found across the Eastern Ba
Hooked on Happenings
Whakatāne Sportfishing Club The Whale Plumbing Junior Fishing Tournament ran from January 7 to 10 a