Regional News Archive

Recent Earthquakes not Unusual for Eastern Bay

Friday, March 13, 2026 at 4:18 PM

Supporters Rally Behind Murupara GP During First Week of Disciplinary Hearing

Friday, March 13, 2026 at 3:29 PM

91 Reaches $3 Mark in Whakatāne

Friday, March 13, 2026 at 1:04 PM

More Boots on the Ground: Police BEAT Team Coming to Eastern Bay

Friday, March 13, 2026 at 11:22 AM

Several Gang Members Arrested After Murupara Memorial Run

Friday, March 13, 2026 at 11:06 AM

Whakatāne Tourism Spending Jumps to $171 Million, Outpacing National Growth

Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 4:45 PM

Whakaari White Island Alert Level Raised

Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 4:22 PM

Steam and Gas Plumes Continue at Whakaari / White Island as Alert Level Stays at Two

Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 12:40 PM

Visible Police Presence in Region as Gang Tangi Travels From Rotorua to Ōpōtiki

Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 11:57 AM

Dance Carnival Returns to Whakatāne, Celebrating Community and Creativity

Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 11:19 AM

NZTA Plans Chose a Cheaper but less Effective Option to Fix Waioweka Gorge

Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 4:33 PM

Car Show Drives Support for Local Pukehina Community

Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 1:22 PM

Young Man Found After Going Missing Last Night in Whakatāne District

Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 10:16 AM

Community Invited to Shape Future of Whakatāne Riverfront

Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 9:51 AM

Increased Fuel Prices Have Forced Air Chathams’ Airfares to Rise

Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 8:30 AM

Jet Fuel Spike Puts Pressure on Air Chathams Ahead of Interline Launch

Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at 12:56 PM

Broken Pipe in Tāneatua Repaired

Monday, March 9, 2026 at 3:20 PM

Surf Lifesaving Nationals Went Swimmingly for Hosts

Monday, March 9, 2026 at 2:13 PM

Unplanned Water Outage in Tāneatua Township

Monday, March 9, 2026 at 12:52 PM

Police Warn of Firewood Scams as Colder Months Approach

Monday, March 9, 2026 at 12:03 PM

“Falling Apart”: NZTA Weighs Fix for Deteriorating Deck on Existing Pekatahi Bridge

Monday, March 9, 2026 at 11:34 AM

Murupara GP Weary Ahead of Medical Tribunal Hearing Next Week

Friday, March 6, 2026 at 1:39 PM

Stop/Go in Waioweka Gorge From Monday

Friday, March 6, 2026 at 11:19 AM

What Weather Can The Bay Expect This Autumn?

Friday, March 6, 2026 at 10:42 AM

Road From Pōtaka to Hicks Bay Fully open

Friday, March 6, 2026 at 9:24 AM

Road Access Update Expected as Waioweka Gorge Work Reaches Milestone

Thursday, March 5, 2026 at 3:55 PM

Nationals Return to Ōhope Beach for 2026 Surf Life Saving Championships

Thursday, March 5, 2026 at 7:59 AM

Ōpōtiki Te Puna o Tarawa Early Childhood Centre Closed for the Week Following Fire

Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at 2:40 PM

Results are in for the Murupara and Tāneatua Community Board's By-election

Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at 9:44 AM

Community Engagement Encouraged in Awakeri Expansion Structure Plans

Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at 4:42 PM

KiwiSaver Changes Welcomed by Young Farmers

Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at 4:42 PM

Initial Police Investigations Suggest no Ongoing Public Risk Following Salonika Street Assaults

Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at 2:42 PM

Local School Reinforcing Important 'Behaviour Danger' Messages Following a Recent Assault

Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at 9:21 AM

Youth Mental Health Worsening in Eastern Bay

Monday, March 2, 2026 at 4:29 PM

Patients Already Booking Cesareans in Returning Secondary Obstetrics and Gynaecology Services

Monday, March 2, 2026 at 1:03 PM

Voting For Community Board By-elections in The Whakatāne District Closes Tomorrow

Monday, March 2, 2026 at 11:23 AM