Whakatāne street signs stolen across Eastern Bay spark safety fears
Missing street signs can have serious consequences, Melville Rd resident Natasja Boon said. She said one of the…
Weather: Heat alert in Whakatāne amid high North Island temperatures, light rain for South Island
Glue said Whakatāne’s two-day heat alert indicates “higher than expected temperatures” over extended periods, including overnight. She advised…
Whakatāne housing project faces Environment Court fight over Ōpihi urupa
The group says the ancient urupa is much larger than the fenced-off area adjacent to the development site…
Doctor recruited for Whakatāne Hospital quits before he starts role
In a written response to questions, Andrew Boyd, group director of operations for Bay of Plenty, said there…
Whakatāne riverfront upgrade: Demolition plan, isite future under review
Owner of the 1950s Restaurant and Bar Priscilla Bhandari said she had been told two-to-three months ago that…
Yamaha riders claim multiple class wins at Whakatāne Summercross
“Maximus rode well but just didn’t quite have the fitness and feeling he normally would. He will now…
Whakatāne graduate Nate Bishop joins Royal New Zealand Navy as marine technician
“My dad was an engineer on fishing boats for a lot of his life and it was a…
Whakatāne harbour dredging plea as yacht club risks losing 18 moorings
The club usually dredges silt from around its marina poles about every four years, paid for out of…
Whakatāne crash victim named as police seek witnesses
Eastern Bay of Plenty area commander acting Inspector Paul Wilson said police were seeking further information from people…
PSA health workers in Tauranga, Rotorua, Taupō and Whakatāne to strike on Friday
In Tauranga, Whakatāne, Taupō and Rotorua, rallies and pickets are being held at: – Tauranga Hospital, Cameron Rd…
Whakatāne, Ōpōtiki and Kawerau councils’ water plans approved by DIA
The decision to keep water services in-house reflects community feedback received through consultation carried out earlier this year.…
Coroner urges awareness after Whakatāne teen’s accidental death from ‘huffing’ toxic butane
She soon realised Faith was gasping for air and called for help. But Faith died in hospital from…