

Whakatāne to Auckland Flight Future Unclear After Council Vote
This morning, the Whakatāne District Council reviewed a proposal from local airline Air Chatham's, who are seeking urgent financial support to keep its Whakatāne to Auckland flight route in the air.

Holly Grundy
7 hours ago2 min read


Trust Horizon helps create a Greener Future for Ōhope Beach Golf Links
Ōhope Beach Golf Links has received a $90,000 grant from Trust Horizon to help them make their greens even greener...both in color and in sustainability.

Holly Grundy
2 days ago1 min read


Whakatāne District Council Urges Residents to Recycle Batteries Safely
The Whakatāne District Council is urging Eastern Bay residents to “think before they toss” as a rising number of batteries are being found in local rubbish and recycling bins.

Holly Grundy
3 days ago2 min read


Weekly Headlines: 14th - 19th April
This is 1XX Headlines – your weekly dose of the biggest stories from around the Eastern Bay.

1XX News
Apr 271 min read


Where’s the Winner? $500K Pāpāmoa Lotto ticket yet to be claimed!
Four months later, Lotto New Zealand is still looking for the owner of what seems like a golden ticket, with a $500,000 prize attached.

Holly Grundy
Apr 222 min read


Weekly Headlines: 14th - 17th April
This is 1XX Headlines – your weekly dose of the biggest stories from around the Eastern Bay.

Holly Grundy
Apr 171 min read


Rotary Club of Whakatāne Wraps Its Annual Trolley Derby
Winner of the Rotary Club of Whakatāne's Trolley Derby, Toby Boswell built his own trolley in just three days.

1XX News
Apr 161 min read


Whakatāne Surf Lifesaving Club Report A Resurgence in Junior Members
Whakatāne Surf Lifesaving Club achieve placements at Australian competition.
Aleyna Martinez
Apr 142 min read


Ōpōtiki's Representation Structure Approved Ahead of October Local Elections.
The Ōpōtiki Distirct Council, will now see Māori Wards featured in their local body election.

Holly Grundy
Apr 102 min read


Weekly Headlines: March 24th-28th
The 1XX headlines for the week between the 24th and 28th March.

Paora Manuel
Mar 281 min read


Extended Interview: Whakatāne Community Constable, Rob Jones, on recent crime.
This is a long form video interview, that looks into crime and crashes from the Eastern Bay in the past few weeks.

1XX News
Mar 251 min read


Police Appeal For Information After Ohope Crash
Police are appealing for information after a car and motorbike collided in Ōhope and left one person dead.

Paora Manuel
Mar 241 min read


One Person Dead After Ohope Crash
One person has died after a serious crash in Ōhope.

Paora Manuel
Mar 231 min read


Weekly Headlines: March 17th-21st
The weekly headlines audio story.

Holly Grundy
Mar 211 min read


Extended Interview: Health NZ Plans To Fully Restore Whakatane Hospital Maternity Services
Health NZ Deputy CEO Cath Cronin speaks to 1XX News about the progress on fully restoring Whakatāne Hospital's maternity service.

1XX News
Mar 181 min read


Whakatane Mayor Raises Funds For Child Cancer Foundation
Whakatāne Mayor Victor Luca joined mayors nationwide last Friday, to raise funds for the Child Cancer Foundation.

Paora Manuel
Mar 171 min read