Gorge slip debris fears grow»
Wednesday, May 16
A MOVING slip face above the temporary road around the landslide at the Opotiki end of the Waioeka Gorge is causing anxiety for the New Zealand Transport Agency – and the road may need to be closed again.

Sponsors needed for Moko doco»
Wednesday, May 16
EASTERN Bay residents still mourning the death of Moko the friendly dolphin can still help spread news of his remarkable feats to the world.

Taneatua discharge 'nothing to worry about'»
Wednesday, May 16
GREEN water spilling into the Whakatane River is nothing dangerous, according to the regional and district councils.

Kiwifruit growers face challenging decisions after Psa disease strike»
Wednesday, May 16
OPOTIKI Kiwifruit Vine Health co-ordinator Adrian Gault says there has been a noticeable increase in the spread of the kiwifruit vine disease Psa in the past few weeks.

Prescription charge increases are on the way»
Wednesday, May 16
EASTERN Bay residents going to the doctor will have to pay more for their medicines after this year.

Adventures aplenty in big race»
Wednesday, May 16
AN Eastern Bay adventure race had athletes scrambling for points on Saturday.

Tough race as Hanlen closes on selection»
Wednesday, May 16
SHE may have rode her bike into a tree, but Whakatane’s Karen Hanlen has brushed it off and is ready to make her final push for Olympic selection.

Chiefs winning streak ends in high-scoring match»
Wednesday, May 16
THE Chiefs nine-game winning streak was broken by the Reds in Brisbane on Sunday night.

Town prevail in cup nail-biter»
Tuesday, May 15
IT wasn’t always pretty but the resolve of Whakatane Town on Saturday propelled them to the second round of the Chatham Cup.

Rangers suffer first season loss»
Tuesday, May 15
PLAINS Rangers had their first loss of the season on Saturday.