Rotorua Daily PostRippa Rugby a first for Whakatane and KawerauRippa Rugby will kick off for the first time in Whakatane today. Three hundred year five to year eight kids will be involved in Rippa 02 Mar 01:06 AM
OpinionWhy we must apologise to MaoriYears ago, a Maori boy was caught stealing lollies at the local Four Square. A report labelled him a "thug". He was 10 years old, writes Dame Susan Devoy.01 Mar 04:00 PM
Rotorua Daily PostWatch NZH Local Focus: Whakatane Mayor says decline prediction doesn't mirror realityWhakatane Mayor Tony Bonne is confident in the success of the region, despite a Maxim Institute report projecting population decline in the next two decades. Made with funding from NZ On Air.01 Mar 09:01 AM
Rotorua Daily PostFree produce for Kawerau localsKawerau's Urban Food Forest (KUFF) project launched this month and will become a source of fresh produce for locals. The project 27 Feb 09:13 PM
Rotorua Daily PostMuseum project momentum growsConstruction on the redevelopment of the Whakatane Museum Research Centre is on track to start in the middle of this year. Whakatane 26 Feb 09:56 PM
Rotorua Daily PostPhotos: Te Matatini National Kapa Haka Festival 2017Images from Te Matatini National Kapa Haka Festival 2017 being held at Hawke's Bay Regional Sports Park in Hastings. Photos by Hawkes Bay Today. 23 Feb 06:46 PM
Rotorua Daily PostTe Arawa hits the stage at Te Matatini (+pics)Ngati Rangiwewehi's powerful opening day performance set the standard at the national kapa haka championship Te Matatini in Hastings.23 Feb 04:15 AM
Rotorua Daily PostKawerau community still a focus for Toi OhomaiToi Ohomai Institute of Technology has reinforced its commitment to help improve the social and economic outlook of the Kawerau community. 23 Feb 02:36 AM
Rotorua Daily PostOne dead, another seriously hurt in crashEmergency services were alerted to the collision about 4.50pm.20 Feb 03:54 AM
Rotorua Daily PostHeavy rain causes flooding in KawerauKawerau District Council staff are working as fast as they can to unblock drains after torrential rain caused flooding of over a metre.17 Feb 09:48 PM
Rotorua Daily PostTwo injured during attempted armed robbery at Whakatane berry farmTwo women injured when armed robber fires gun during attempted hold up.07 Feb 05:00 PM
Rotorua Daily PostTwo shot in Whakatane armed robberyTwo people have been shot in an attempted armed robbery at a berry farm in Whakatane.07 Feb 12:35 AM
Rotorua Daily PostDetour in place for bridge workRoad users who travel on the stretch of State Highway 2 between Awakeri and Taneatua in the Eastern Bay of Plenty are advised that 01 Feb 01:23 AM
Rotorua Daily Post12 arrests after gang related shootingsTwelve men have been arrested in relation to a gang clash on the streets of Whakatane, in which shots were fired and people scrambled for cover.27 Jan 04:23 AM
Rotorua Daily PostGang ambush witness describes gunfire"Pop, pop, pop": A witness to an extraordinary gang clash on the streets of Whakatane has described how frightened motorists ran for their lives.18 Jan 03:28 AM
Rotorua Daily PostPolice seek footage of BoP gang clashPolice appeal for film of a funeral procession after shots were fired during a gang clash in Whakatane yesterday.17 Jan 10:10 PM
Rotorua Daily PostGangs break 'universal rule' to not fightPolice arrested multiple people after shots were fired at a Mongrel Mob member Tahu Kingi's funeral procession going from Kawerau to Whakatane.17 Jan 04:20 PM
Rotorua Daily PostArrests after shots fired at gang tangiMultiple arrests have been made after shots were fired at a Mongrel Mob funeral procession in Whakatane.17 Jan 02:42 AM
Rotorua Daily PostRees' family affair at Superbike ChampsIN ACTION: Whakatane's Tony Rees [Honda CBR1000RR], is the new points leader in the Superbike class after intense racing at Teretonga 15 Jan 09:30 PM
Rotorua Daily PostGang brawl during funeral processionA brawl between two rival gangs involving weapons broke out during a funeral procession in Whakatane yesterday.13 Jan 07:40 PM
Rotorua Daily PostWould you like flies with that?Pak'N Save has apologised after a customer found a fly and its eggs in a packet of mince in a Whakatane store.11 Jan 10:36 PM
SportRed-hot Rees wins againSCORCHING: Whakatane's Damon Rees (Honda CBR600RR) in action during the opening round of the New Zealand Superbike Championships in 09 Jan 02:47 AM
Rotorua Daily PostMan killed in New Year's Day crash namedMan died after a truck rolled on Thornton Rd in Whakatane on January 1.03 Jan 09:59 PM
Rotorua Daily PostOne dead after truck rollsOne person is dead after a truck rolled on Thornton Road in Whakatane about 12.30pm. The truck is believed to have hit another vehicle 01 Jan 12:00 AM
Rotorua Daily PostChildren's hospital ward tested for methA report that someone may have used P in the toilets of Whakatane Hospital's paediatric ward a year ago resulted in a partial closure of the area.29 Dec 11:30 PM
Rotorua Daily PostBaby joy for cancer victim's familyNew daughter has dad wrapped round her finger, say couple who started charity to help kids after losing their son.23 Dec 04:00 PM
Rotorua Daily PostSummercross coming to WhakataneCAPTION: Australian rider Dean Ferris (Altherm JCR Yamaha YZ450F) is expected to be at the pointy end of the field at Whakatane on 21 Dec 11:00 PM
Rotorua Daily PostFatal mobility scooter crash into riverAn elderly man has died after the mobility scooter he was driving went into a river in Whakatane today, police say.17 Dec 12:04 AM
Rotorua Daily PostFaster broadband after upgradeFast broadband is available for more households in the Bay of Plenty region as part of a $5 million upgrade across rural New Zealand. Chorus 16 Dec 01:31 AM
Rotorua Daily PostKopeopeo Canal Remediation works to start soonThe removal of sediment from a section of Whakatane's Kopeopeo Canal looks set to start in the coming months. A press statement from 15 Dec 01:43 AM
Rotorua Daily PostPopular summer festival celebrates 10th birthdayThe Ohope Beach Festival will celebrate its 10th birthday when it returns in the new year. It has become a quintessential part of 08 Dec 01:01 AM
Rotorua Daily PostPepper-spraying of young girl an 'accident'A Whakatane police officer pepper sprayed a 10-year-old girl and her mother, but it was carelessness, rather than a deliberate act30 Nov 08:33 PM
Rotorua Daily PostCoroner: Forestry worker not to blame for his deathA coroner has disagreed with a WorkSafe finding that blamed an experienced forestry worker for the accident that caused his own death. Rotorua 30 Nov 12:22 AM
Rotorua Daily PostHave a Go day to build bus use confidencePeople with mobility challenges, a disability, or have anxiety about using public buses are encouraged to come and try riding the 28 Nov 09:54 PM
