New Zealand'It’s a wicked thing to do': Second pohutukawa dying, poisoning suspected“This is the fifth or sixth tree poisoned like this in the last few years.”02 Aug 09:38 PM
KahuMystery location for Whakatāne Stop Co-Governance meetingThe venue is still secret and its owners may not know it is a Stop Co-Governance event.28 Jul 11:12 PM
New ZealandGateway to White Island signs expected to be gone by summerWhite Island Tours has said it will not be returning to the island.11 Jul 07:08 PM
New Zealand‘Fanaticism’: Mayor reacts to district's 30km/h speed limit planA plan to lower the speed limit has been described as fanatical by Mayor Victor Luca.04 Jul 07:37 AM
New ZealandBoP highway reopened after slips and floodingWaimana Gorge closed as the clean-up of storm damage continues.04 May 07:21 PM
New ZealandLive: Whakatāne River highest in four years, BoP gorge to remain closed overnightThe Whakatāne River reaches its second warning level - farmers are urged to move stock.03 May 07:55 AM
New ZealandLive: BoP townships isolated due to flooding, slips, river reaches second warning levelA tropically-charged storm is continuing to lash many parts of the country.02 May 08:04 PM
New ZealandWhakatāne digest: Kāinga Ora in Kopeopeo, litter and SH30 roundaboutsLatest from Whakatāne's Local Democracy Reporting.05 Apr 01:47 AM
New ZealandHillside of privet nothing to sneeze at, says BOP councilThe council has come under pressure to eradicate the pest plant from an escarpment.22 Feb 12:32 AM
New ZealandWhakatāne stopbanks not fit to stop flooding, council toldHow close the city came to flooding when Edgecumbe did has accelerated the works.16 Feb 01:17 AM
New ZealandLots to do and four months wasted by mayor’s changes, says councillor“Frankly, it’s been a bit of a shambles,” says a disgruntled Whakatāne councillor.15 Dec 07:35 AM
TravelGO NZ: In awe of Whakatāne's secret wildlife islandTuatara, fluorescent moss and pōhutukawa hundreds of years old20 Jul 02:37 AM
KahuSweet as: Honey from the heart of Te Urewera"We're doing something for the future."22 Jun 12:37 AM
KahuLocal Focus: Landmark decision for Whakatāne DistrictWhakatāne District Council voted yes for Māori wards. Made with funding from NZ On Air.21 May 05:47 AM
KahuWhakatāne council has apologised to iwi as slogan labelled 'insulting'Whakatāne council has apologised to iwi after 'appropriating' a te reo slogan.14 Jan 07:29 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Waiariki electorate explainedWill it be Labour or Māori Party for Waiariki? Made with funding from NZ On Air.07 Jul 02:35 AM
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New ZealandLocal Focus: Kawerau, Whakatāne and Ōpōtiki on the road to recoveryEastern Bay towns working together to succeed. Made with funding by NZ On Air.30 Apr 09:40 PM
New ZealandFears not enough donor skin for badly burnt patientsAustralian survivors are being treated by one of the world's leading burns specialists.13 Dec 09:13 PM
New ZealandSon tells of 'long road ahead' for parents with 50% burnsAussie couple Nick and Marion London potentially face months of recovery in hospital.13 Dec 07:04 PM
New ZealandWhite Island eruption: Kiwis and Aussies give generously to the injuredHundreds of thousands of dollars pledged to the White Island injured and their families.13 Dec 06:12 PM
New ZealandPolice may seek families' consent for high-speed White Island recovery missionPolice are considering a range of recovery options.11 Dec 11:17 PM
Sponsored StoriesBrown Kiwis suburban 'home'Whakatane is also, thanks to the iconic bird, the Kiwi capital of the world.04 Nov 11:00 AM
Sponsored StoriesA winner by the waterPeter Williams' experience of Whakatane and all it has to offer.03 Mar 11:00 AM
Sponsored StoriesSunshine and spectacular landscapesWhakatane District Council sponsored content11 Nov 11:00 AM
