

Hard Work Pays Off as Key Eastern Bay Road Reopens
Transport links between the Whakatāne and Ōpōtiki districts were officially restored at 9am this morning, following major disruptions caused by recent flooding.

Holly Grundy
2 days ago2 min read


Eastern Bay Engineering Student Awarded $10,000 Scholarship
Eastern Bay local Lara Longney has been awarded a $10,000 scholarship to support her studies in electrical and electronic engineering, thanks to Trust Horizon and the Aruhiko Power Engineering Excellence Trust (PEET).

Holly Grundy
Jul 232 min read


Toi Ohomai to Return to Local Governance from 2026
Bay of Plenty MP Tom Rutherford and Tauranga MP Sam Uffindell have announced that Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology will return to regional governance from 1 January 2026.

Holly Grundy
Jul 152 min read


New Classrooms Coming to Kawerau South School by Christmas
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.

Holly Grundy
Jun 171 min read


Pāpāmoa's Scott Davies is a finalist at the 2025 Builders Apprentice Challenge
Eastern Bay of Plenty apprentice wins Tauranga heat for the New Zealand Certified Builders Apprentice Challenge.

1XX News
Apr 172 min read