Whakatāne council’s new tourism membership aims to rebuild industry ties
“The membership also provides direct access to Regional Tourism NZ for industry resources, expert advice, and collaboration opportunities…
Whakatāne Mayor backs Air New Zealand’s call for state subsidies on regional flights
Until a recent Government loan scheme, Air Chathams flights to and from Auckland were at risk as well.…
Local elections 2025: Whakatāne votes for Nándor Tánczos’ ‘nice-to-have’ approach
With only special votes still to be counted, Tánczos is sitting 96 votes ahead of Luca for the…
Whakatāne election: Nandor Tánczos edges out Victor Luca for mayoralty
The final result will be confirmed on Friday. In the referendum on whether to retain Māori wards in…
Whakatāne woman faces murder charge after Bay of Plenty car incident
One person died at the scene, while the other is in a stable condition in hospital. A 34-year-old…
Colin Magee signs off from Radio 1XX to start real estate career
That experience opened the door to his first part-time announcing job, and from there, Magee was hooked. “I…
Police call for sightings of missing Whakatāne woman Simran after car found in Pongakawa
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Whakatāne properties, including Harbourmaster’s cottage, up for possible sale
For a short time, the house was used as lodgings for a month-long Artist in Residence, but from…
Ngamura Maui sentenced to home detention after hitting rival with car in Whakatāne
Things started to resolve, as the AGKs started “backing off”, but Maui arrived on the scene and didn’t…
Whakatāne Hospital secondary maternity services to resume early 2026
A midwife spoke out in January because she feared a pregnant woman or baby would die due to…
Whakatāne Hospital secondary maternity services to resume early 2026
A midwife spoke out in January because she feared a pregnant woman or baby would die due to…