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Kawerau South School can expect construction on two new classrooms to begin by Christmas, according to an announcement made on Monday by East Coast MP Dana Kirkpatrick.

Scott Davies of Pāpāmoa has officially been named New Zealand’s top building apprentice after winning the 2025 NZCB Apprentice Challenge national final in Hamilton.

Every fortnight on the Day Show with Rebecca, we announce a new winner of the Unsung Hero Award – someone who’s gone above and beyond to make a difference in the Eastern Bay. Whether it's a tireless volunteer, a kind neighbour, or someone who's always there when it matters most, we want to hear about them. Nominate your Unsung Hero today and let us celebrate the people who make our community great.

The Waimana Sports & Cultural Club has received a significant boost, thanks to a $62,913 grant from Trust Horizon to revitalise its historic building and future-proof it for generations to come.

Six popular local events are set to get bigger and better, thanks to a significant funding boost from central government.

The Bay of Plenty is the first region in New Zealand to pilot a programme aimed at recycling metered-dose inhalers (MDIs), in a bid to reduce their environmental impact.

GNS Science has lowered the Volcanic Alert Level for Whakaari/White Island from Level 3 to Level 2, following observations that the recent eruptive activity has decreased.

One person has died and three others are seriously injured following a single-vehicle crash in Poroporo overnight.

One person is in serious condition after being struck by a car on Te Teko Road this morning.

The Whakatāne District Council has announced the introduction of a new “three strikes” system aimed at reducing contamination in kerbside recycling and greenwaste bins.

Toi Moana Bay of Plenty Regional Council Chair Doug Leeder has announced that he will not be seeking re-election this year.

This morning police found one man dead, after an overnight crash on No 3 Road.

To kick off the new month, 47 local volunteers gathered for the first Dunes Trail Planting Day of 2025.

Several Eastern Bay residents have been recognised in the 2025 King’s Birthday Honours, which celebrate the contributions of everyday New Zealanders.

GNS Science has confirmed that volcanic activity at Whakaari/White Island is currently showing signs of decline.

On Saturday, May 24, A total of 1,100 firefighters from 270 brigades took part in the annual Sky Tower Challenge, including three members of the Ōpōtiki Fire Brigade.

The Whakatāne District Council is inviting the community to provide further submissions on Plan Change 4 to the District Plan, which proposes updates to how flood risk to buildings is managed and aims to simplify the resource consent process.

The Disabilities Resource Centre Trust has been named the 2025 Member of the Year at the New Zealand Federation Awards.

Neighbourhood Support is urging all residents across the Eastern Bay to consider upgrading their security measures as colder months set in.

The Whakatāne District Council is advising motorists to allow extra travel time when passing through the Ōhiwa Harbour area, as emergency road repair works are currently underway on Wainui Road.