Wharfside businesses face uncertain future as Whakatāne building set for demolition
The fish and chip restaurant and The Iceman bait, ice and fishing tackle store are preparing to close…
Ōhope activist guilty of bomb hoax after red suitcase left at council
Police said he should have known such an act would result in the abandoned suitcase being seen as…
Harley-Davidson hearse offers unique last ride funeral service in Whakatāne
The Last Ride is a service that is available to other funeral homes around the Bay of Plenty…
Awakeri urban village plan: Whakatāne council eyeing 2000-home development near town
Policy planning and consents manager Nicholas Woodley outlined some of the reasons the area had been chosen. He…
Bay of Plenty man charged with abduction and indecent assault
A scene examination was being carried out on Ohiwa Harbour Rd, and police continued to investigate the “heinous…
Whakatāne council rethinks chipseal after subdivision residents object
“I … thought, ‘ah, this is happening really quickly, we need to get onto this’.” She spoke to…
Denis O’Brien emerges as major shareholder in Whakatāne Mill recapitalisation
During 2024, the mill undertook a significant investment, spending $128 million upgrading equipment and technology to increase production…
Ōhiwa Beach Holiday Park slip risk: Campground evacuations and road closures
Although residents were not asked to evacuate, council staff engaged in door-knocking to keep them informed. Onekawa Te…
Council to decide on permanent closure of popular Whakatāne track
Council said it could provide opportunities to promote cultural awareness and the significance of this site. Contact was…
BoP youth assault over red hat: Police seek witnesses
Members of the public who witnessed the attack or who have information that may assist police are asked…
Whakatāne paddlers swamped by boat wakes prompt call for 5-knot rule enforcement
In New Zealand, powered vessels can travel at a maximum speed of five knots when within 200 metres…
Whakatāne rest home residents marry after finding harmony in song
When he returned, he told his wife, Beth, all about it and decided the family would emigrate. Their…