Regional News Archive

Excavation Underway as Waioweka Gorge Recovery Works Progress

Monday, August 31, 2026 at 1:26 PM

Whakatāne Teen Takes Another Step Towards His Dream of a Music Career

Friday, August 28, 2026 at 1:16 PM

Six Arrested as Drugs, Ammunition and Gang Regalia Seized in Kawerau Police Operation

Friday, August 28, 2026 at 12:57 PM

Heavy Rain Forecast for Bay of Plenty as Watch Issued

Friday, August 28, 2026 at 11:21 AM

Health Warning Issued for Lower Whakatāne River

Friday, August 28, 2026 at 9:19 AM

SH2 Safety and Resilience Works Progressing Across the Eastern Bay of Plenty

Thursday, August 27, 2026 at 2:07 PM

Winter Illness Wave Hits Eastern Bay Schools and Workplaces

Wednesday, August 26, 2026 at 12:14 PM

Voting Open for Eastern Bay General Constituency By-Election

Wednesday, August 26, 2026 at 9:04 AM

Mind Over Manner Brings Theatre-Based Neurodiversity Workshops to the Eastern Bay

Tuesday, August 25, 2026 at 11:14 AM

Whānau Grateful for Support as Search for Missing Pukehina Man Continues

Tuesday, August 25, 2026 at 8:58 AM

Councils Consider Next Steps After Eight-Month Water Services Investigation

Monday, August 24, 2026 at 2:05 PM

Remaining Overnight Pekatahi Bridge Closures Postponed

Monday, August 24, 2026 at 2:04 PM

From Free Laundry to Lasting Connections: Orange Sky Celebrates One Year in Whakatāne

Friday, August 21, 2026 at 12:55 PM

Police Continue Search For Missing Pukehina Resident

Friday, August 21, 2026 at 11:43 AM

‘We’re tired’: Nurses Say Staffing Shortages Are Putting Whakatāne Hospital Under Pressure

Thursday, August 20, 2026 at 1:09 PM

Government Investment Brings 133 New Homes to Eastern Bay of Plenty

Thursday, August 20, 2026 at 9:11 AM

Kawerau Couple Helping Whānau Take Back the Care of Tūpāpaku

Wednesday, August 19, 2026 at 1:33 PM

Police Investigating Following A Crash On State Highway 30 Last Night

Wednesday, August 19, 2026 at 10:02 AM

Caution Urged on State Highway 2 Near Matawai Amid Icy Conditions

Wednesday, August 19, 2026 at 9:56 AM

Pekatahi Bridge to Close Overnight for "Essential Bridge Maintenance" as Replacement Plans Progress

Monday, August 17, 2026 at 1:30 PM

Whakatāne District Council Retains FPP for 2028 and 2031 Elections

Friday, August 14, 2026 at 9:07 AM

‘We Live on a Shaky Island’: Recent Quakes Not a Sign of a Major Earthquake

Thursday, August 13, 2026 at 1:58 PM

Heavy Rain Warning in Place for Parts of the Bay of Plenty

Thursday, August 13, 2026 at 8:39 AM

Georgina Fletcher Brings Fresh Perspective to Trust Horizon Boardroom

Wednesday, August 12, 2026 at 8:27 AM

One Person Injured After a Crash in Awakeri

Wednesday, August 12, 2026 at 7:10 AM

Parents Demand Answers After Ōpōtiki-Whakatāne School Bus 'Nearly Crashes'

Saturday, August 8, 2026 at 11:56 AM

New Bus Stops Approved For Whakatāne Public Transport Network

Friday, August 7, 2026 at 6:51 AM

From Whakatāne to Global Shelves: The Sparkling Success of Wai Mānuka

Thursday, August 6, 2026 at 11:57 AM

Eastern Bay Councils Unite Behind Unitary Authority Proposal

Wednesday, August 5, 2026 at 11:42 AM

Whakatāne and Ōpōtiki Support Eastern Bay Governance Proposal

Tuesday, August 4, 2026 at 1:14 PM

Three Arrested, Stolen Property Recovered After Whakatāne Store Robbery

Tuesday, August 4, 2026 at 7:55 AM

Investigation Continues After Man Dies Following Incident in Rotoehu Forest

Monday, August 3, 2026 at 9:24 AM