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Sunday Market owner hits back at critics

Critics of Whakatāne District Council spending have been scathing of the $450,000 of improvements planned for Mitchell Park, but Whakatāne Sunday Market owners... Read More

Whakatāne man seeks owner of British War medal

A military mission of a different kind, to reunite a World War One medal with its whānau. The British War medal was found dropped on the ground in a car... Read More

North Island loses seat in 2026 election

The number of electorates in New Zealand will decrease from 65 to 64 at the next general election, with one fewer in the North Island. Stats NZ made the announcement... Read More

Council defends road sealing after spending claims

The resealing of two beachside Whakatāne streets just five years after being sealed is being dubbed a "waste of ratepayers' money" by a local resident. However,... Read More

BOP butchers win medals at sausage competition

The highly anticipated Dunninghams Great New Zealand Sausage Competition has unveiled the nation's top sausages at a special awards evening held in Auckland. Butchers... Read More

Getting pets ready for Howl-O-Ween

Halloween can be a fun time for both pets and their owners, but it comes with some pawsitives and downsides to consider. On the upside, dressing up Bruno... Read More

Last chance to have say in TECT Election

Time is running out for Tauranga and Western Bay of Plenty voters to have their say in the 2024 TECT Trustee Election. With days remaining to cast votes,... Read More

Whakatāne Mayor rejects conspiracy theory claims

Rising rates and increased council spending proved a hot topic at a public meeting in Whakatāne - but various unproven conspiracy theories also slipped... Read More

Country in for rain-soaked Labour weekend

Rain is set to dampen outdoor plans for Labour Weekend as a plume of tropical moisture strikes the country beginning today. Flooding is possible in the... Read More

Fire, smoke, salt, sauce and brisket

The founding father of American-style barbecue in New Zealand, Mike Jefferies, will visit the Pensacola EggFest in Florida on November 10. He will cook for... Read More

NZ's ATV elite competing at Labour Weekend

Throttles will be turned to the max when the 2024 New Zealand ATV (All Terrain Vehicle) Motocross Championships competitors launch out of the starting gates... Read More

Release of Whangamatā flood model

Thames-Coromandel District Council (TCDC) has released its flood map of Whangamatā, showing which areas were likely to be inundated at different levels of rainfall. A... Read More