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17-May-2013
If you're planning a trip around Lake Waikaremoana today or tomorrow - you might need to think again.
17-May-2013
Public demand has resulted in a referendum into whether Whakatane District water should be fluoridated.
17-May-2013
The Waiariki MP is pleased with how he says the 2013 Budget looks to benefit Maori.
17-May-2013
Around 80 people have attended a presentation about what's under Whakatane.
17-May-2013
Whakatane District Council's finalised details of this year's fluoridation referendum.
17-May-2013
An Eastern Bay Mayor thinks people need to wake up to the issue of gangs to save tourism.
17-May-2013
Truck drivers are being urged to complete safety checks following a coroner's inquest into the death of one near Te Teko.
17-May-2013
If we want tourists to stay in the Eastern Bay, we have to give them good reason to.
17-May-2013
Radio 1XX is today celebrating the national recognition of our Station Manager.
17-May-2013
A Te Puke man is denying accusations he assaulted a man and left him unconscious on the roadside near the Kaimai summit.
17-May-2013
A 45 year old woman is believed to have been knocked off her bike in Whakatane.
16-May-2013
It seems the time when gang insignia is illegal in every Eastern Bay school is mere weeks away.
16-May-2013
The East Coast MP is thrilled about a local business being able to stay in a town it's invested in.
16-May-2013
As Tuhoe leadership prepares to sign the long awaited Treaty Settlement in less than three weeks, at least one disaffected hapu plans to keep fighting it.
16-May-2013
The dolphin which captured the hearts of many in the Eastern Bay is set to do so nationally.
16-May-2013
The latest kiwifruit harvest figures show bacterial disease PSA has had a big impact on the industry.
16-May-2013
Te Kotahi a Tuhoe sees its Treaty of Waitangi settlement ratification vote as an all-round success.
16-May-2013
A group promoting the idea of visiting the Bay thinks it's no surprise the number of visitor nights being recorded is up.
16-May-2013
Accepting global investment is something the head of the Eastern Bay's economic development agency deems crucial for growth.
16-May-2013
The weather has been enlisted as a demolition aid in helping with the Rena.
16-May-2013
Head of the Eastern Bay neighbourhood support group doesn't think people should assume they're safe from theft if they're on their property.
16-May-2013
Whakatane volunteer fire fighters are looking at taking a new approach to fundraising for the Sky Tower climb next year.
16-May-2013
Three retiring Trustees of the Bay of Plenty Community Trust have today been re-appointed.
15-May-2013
Good news for tourism in the Whakatane and Kawerau areas - guest nights are well up.
15-May-2013
The man accused of raping a woman near the Opotiki wharf will appear in the High Court at Rotorua.
15-May-2013
The name of the man accused of hitting two young girls with his car while allegedly intoxicated in Ohope remains suppressed.
15-May-2013
51 flights and more than 1100 stairs is no mean feat but Whakatane Volunteer fire fighters have once again clambered up them for a good cause.
15-May-2013
Opotiki's mayor is thrilled the town's sushi shop is able to stay open following a decision retraction from the Immigration Department.
15-May-2013
A politician wants to see all the kiwifruit industry big wigs in a room together to discuss what's happening with Zespri.
15-May-2013
Government's approved a national pest management plan, much to the relief of a Bay kiwifruit grower.
15-May-2013
Waimana residents frustrated they can't get one of the country's main television channels won't be getting it back before the switch-over.
15-May-2013
There are still six containers of pollutants to be emptied off the disappearing Rena.
15-May-2013
The man accused of hitting two children with his car while allegedly intoxicated is to appear in Whakatane District Court today.
15-May-2013
A report states the 'poor practice' of prison staff is what led to an Opotiki woman being locked in a visiting booth.
15-May-2013
Two Eastern Bay high school bands will be rocking out this weekend.
14-May-2013
An about-turn from Immigation New Zealand on an Opotiki business pending closure.
14-May-2013
With the finger being pointed at a Bay based exporter, politicians are beginning to ask for an inquiry.
14-May-2013
The power supply around Galatea isn't as secure as normal.
14-May-2013
A new public health information stand in Whakatane will give the community information about health related issues.
14-May-2013
A Whakatane High School student hopes the performing experiences he describes as 'awesome' aren't over yet.
14-May-2013
Eastern Bay Energy Trust is joining with 20 others in expressing concern about electricity regulation.
14-May-2013
Kawerau District Council's Regulatory and Services Committee's hearing Council's looking into a serious assault on a contracted noise control officer.
14-May-2013
There'll be just one way to get to Otarawairere Bay from next week.
14-May-2013
Eastern Bay residents with varying associations to domestic violence are being encouraged to hear from those with experience of breaking the cycle.
14-May-2013
From the Eastern Bay to international rallying, a young local driver's helping Toyota make its comeback onto the global rally car stage.
14-May-2013
The first ever roller derby bout has been a success for Whakatane's girl skaters.
14-May-2013
The efforts of local volunteer fire fighters taking place in the annual Sky Tower Stair Climb has raised well over $40,000.
14-May-2013
If you're down at Ohope's Mahy Reserve this weekend, you could be in for a surprise.
13-May-2013
Eastern Bay residents will get the chance to give feedback on the local areas the Regional Council's identified as most vulnerable to oil spills.
13-May-2013
Work on the longest of seven bridges making up the Bay's biggest road project is almost done.
13-May-2013
Those concerned about the health of Whakatane Information Centre's latest marine mammal visitor are being assured he's fine.
13-May-2013
A warning for locals to keep valuables out of their cars, following a number of vehicle break ins from residential streets in central Whakatane.
13-May-2013
A 16-year-old boy's in court this week for aggravated burglary of a Whakatane home.
13-May-2013
New sensitive sites along the Bay of Plenty coast and outlying islands have been included in the Regional Council's new oil spill plan.
13-May-2013
It's hoped an Eastern Bay Community Board has some new tools to help it carry on a discussion about youth engagement and act on it.
13-May-2013
What do you want for your coastline?
13-May-2013
Adding a new canoe sprint distance to her international schedule hasn't stopped Ohope's golden girl from dominating the one that made her a household name.
13-May-2013
There's a push to see one of the world's biggest acts wear a shirt for the charity set up by a Whakatane couple, when he performs in Auckland next year.
13-May-2013
Students at an Eastern Bay high school are getting set to send a message against bullying as events around the country mark a week celebrating young people.
10-May-2013
Opotiki residents are making it clear - they love their sushi and they want to keep buying it locally.
10-May-2013
As Whakatane District Council vow to address increasing gang warfare in Kopeopeo, those who inhabit King Street say the threat's not to the general public.
10-May-2013
13 years of work is paying off for an Opotiki author.
10-May-2013
With extra police patrolling the streets of Kopeopeo, Whakatane's mayor is pleased to see something happening.
10-May-2013
Toi EDA's new boss is encouraged by signs Central Government wants a joint approach to giving the Eastern Bay an economic boost.
10-May-2013
Te Kotahi a Tuhoe respects the fact some hapu are unhappy with the Treaty Settlement it's accepted, but essentially majority rules.
10-May-2013
Bay of Plenty Regional Council has no qualms about engaging with locals about the best way to deal with toxins in a Whakatane waterway.
10-May-2013
There have been a number of arrests being heralded as 'significant' by Whakatane police.
10-May-2013
Whakatane police are looking for information around a spate of robberies at the town's golf club.
10-May-2013
A Kawerau man's admitted stealing farm equipment from two farms south of Rotorua.
09-May-2013
A Whakatane District Council manager believes those chosen to hear reasons for and against remediation of the Kopeopeo Canal are well experienced in the area.
09-May-2013
Barry Manilow could hold the key to ending violence and intimidation in Kopeopeo.
09-May-2013
Fears from Tuhoe, Department of Conservation cuts may impact plans for the ranges the iwi holds most dear.
09-May-2013
The results of a vote on the Ngai Tuhoe Deed of Settlement will be known early next week.
09-May-2013
The awards won by an Eastern Bay iwi has absolutely thrilled a regional councillor who affiliates to it.
09-May-2013
A Whakatane fire chief knows kids tend to play with anything in sight, and that's why he believes parents need to ensure all flammable equipment is out of their reach.
09-May-2013
Opotiki's aquaculture project, Kawerau's symbiosis and Whakatane's growing popularity are being heralded where economic development will happen.
09-May-2013
While voting has closed around Tuhoe accepting a Treaty Settlement, more protests from upset hapu continue.
09-May-2013
A Whakatane congregation is looking forward to having a bigger place to call home.
09-May-2013
The East Coast MP is looking at taking a paper to Cabinet to establish a sex offenders register.
08-May-2013
Those wanting to make submissions around the Kopeopeo Canal Remediation project now have longer to do so.
08-May-2013
It's been a slow start to this year's duck hunting season around the East Coast.
08-May-2013
The Automobile Association is focusing on pedestrian safety the same week as a young girl is recovering in hospital after being hit by a car in Ohope.
08-May-2013
A former Bay of Plenty Steamer will be watching his Te Puke side play its next five matches from the side-line.
08-May-2013
A man from Te Urewera and an international expert on youth suicide prevention are holding a talk in Rotorua.
08-May-2013
An Opotiki choir is set to raise funds for cancer research and a church on Sunday.
08-May-2013
Months of rehearsal will come to fruition tonight for Theatre Whakatane.
08-May-2013
The 43 year old driver accused of hitting two young girls in Ohope, has been granted name suppression.
08-May-2013
Opotiki's only sushi bar has to close after the Immigration Department denied its visa status, which has upset a local businessman.
08-May-2013
Those driving around Awakeri this morning may have come across an unusual addition to the roadside.
08-May-2013
Connectivity is the name of the game for an event returning to Whakatane this weekend.
08-May-2013
A member of Alcohol Action Whakatane wants to see Government carefully consider revising the law around drink driving.
08-May-2013
Whakatane Hospital staff are focusing on the importance of hand hygiene this month in a bid to improve patient safety.
08-May-2013
An Awakeri based archaeologist is hosting a public lecture and field trip, looking at some of the district's archaeological features.
08-May-2013
The Eastern Bay Road Policing Manager says they're completely reliant on motorists to stick to the rules in urban areas.
08-May-2013
The CEO of a local kiwifruit company able to offer growers industry leading orchard gate returns is pleased with how things are progressing.
08-May-2013
Brad Scott of GNS Science says there has been frequent activity coming from the active marine volcano since August last year.
07-May-2013
As Tuhoe leadership works to get an iwi mandate for their Treaty Settlement offer, several groups are making their strong opposition known.
07-May-2013
The organisers of a cycle race finishing in the Eastern Bay couldn't be happier with how everything's gone.
07-May-2013
The condition of a young girl hit by an alleged drink driver in Ohope is improving.
07-May-2013
It seems a feeling of being let down is resonating around Kawerau, where locals don't feel as though they've been delivered a promised new school.
07-May-2013
Much of a noticeable shift in the amount of takings from Kawerau pokies is being attributed to a reduction in the number of machines - but there's still a long way to go.
07-May-2013
A Government Minister's looking forward to celebrating what he sees as a significant day in New Zealand history, with an Eastern Bay iwi.
07-May-2013
A kiwifruit post harvester with pack houses in the Eastern Bay has announced a profit.
03-May-2013
A wide range of Whakatane District individuals and groups are today addressing elected members and senior staff in Council Chambers.
03-May-2013
A kiwifruit industry leader is relieved a High Court decision in favour of a Bay based exporter hasn't been appealed.
03-May-2013
A Paengaroa based company is hoping to attract more from its Chinese market.
03-May-2013
Monitoring of penguins is continuing following the Rena oil spill on the Astrolabe Reef.
03-May-2013
The Mataatua Waka Ama Regatta will tomorrow celebrate its 11th year.
03-May-2013
Delegations from tribes throughout the Eastern Bay are among the thousands travelling around the coast to mourn a politician remembered as a 'man of the people'.
03-May-2013
Tangata Whenua have told a select committee they mourn pollution of the Tarawera River.
03-May-2013
Whakatane District Councillors are today hearing about what locals think of their Draft Annual Plan.
03-May-2013
A lot of work has gone into a piece of State Highway Two in Taneatua.
03-May-2013
The Bay of Plenty District Health Board is refuting claims patients have come into its hospitals very ill after smoking synthetic cannabis.
03-May-2013
Things are looking good for a race finishing in Whakatane for the first time.
03-May-2013
Eastern Bay groups will this month have the chance to get involved in an initiative aiming to bring more travellers to the Bay's coast.
02-May-2013
With a wider, straighter and safer road set to open in Taneatua soon, the Bay state highway manager admits there have been challenges along the way.
02-May-2013
Spending at more than 300 poker machines in the Eastern Bay has followed the downwards trend around the rest of the country
02-May-2013
While they are tired of doing so, Whakatane Police are once again asking residents not to leave valuable items in unlocked vehicles.
02-May-2013
Whakatane District Council's making sure to acknowledge New Zealand Music Month throughout May.
02-May-2013
Submissions are being heard in Whakatane today around a bill inspired by the Tarawera River's pollution.
02-May-2013
So-called alarming statistics have inspired a New Zealand action group to support amendments to a bill which could have positive consequences for Eastern Bay schools.
02-May-2013
A delegation from Te Puke's getting set to promote the idea of setting up in Rangiuru to Chinese investors.
02-May-2013
Whakatane police are warning about the misuse of social media harming communities.
02-May-2013
Motorists travelling on State Highway Two will soon be doing so on a safer road.
02-May-2013
An Eastern Bay-raised film-maker whose latest feature length doco opens across the country tomorrow knows her chosen career path isn't easy.
02-May-2013
Whakatane district's community heroes, angels and champions are being called for.
02-May-2013
A company involved in a long running legal feud with Bay based Zespri is now looking to partner with them.
01-May-2013
The Eastern Bay is lagging behind when it comes to economic activity.
01-May-2013
Tuhoe groups opposing the tribe's Treaty Settlement are making their thoughts known today.
01-May-2013
The Eastern Bay's Rotary clubs have heard from four young Americans in the region this week as part of an exchange run by the international service.
01-May-2013
An Eastern Bay man's getting set to compete in what he calls one of the toughest outrigger canoe races in the world.
01-May-2013
Taneatua residents will this week have a range of information aimed at keeping them healthy all in one place.
01-May-2013
Whakatane's 'house that came home' has been showcased to 300 international tourism buyers.
01-May-2013
The East Coast opposition representative believes a proposal around electricity prices will benefit locals.
01-May-2013
Maori Affairs Ministry representatives are keeping an eye on interaction between Tuhoe leaders and iwi descendants as they work towards getting the green light to sign their Treaty Settlement deed.
01-May-2013
An MP who supported the anti oil exploration stance of Te Whanau a Apanui has died.
01-May-2013
The attention will be on battles between the Crown and Eastern Bay iwi of the 1860s in Ngati Whare lands this weekend.
01-May-2013
A local archaeologist hopes people will start to view Whakatane with new eyes.
01-May-2013
Four people have been injured, one seriously, when a car's crashed into a tree on Te Puke's main street.
01-May-2013
Whakatane police have caught up with the youths responsible for an out of control party in Ohope last week, and found they were behind one planned for tonight.
01-May-2013
Cleaning up plastic beads from the Rena wreck will be intensified this week.
01-May-2013
A community based project to make fresh produce more affordable for struggling families is being trialled in Opotiki.