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Have a go at art»
By Sven Carlson
Friday, January 27
ART lovers and those interested in finding their creative selves are in for a treat over the next 10 days thanks to the Whakatane Society of Arts and Crafts.
Cinema 5 owners’ big plans»
By Samantha Motion
MOVIE BIZ: New Cinema 5 owners Aaron Milne and his wife Christel have big plans for Whakatane's only movie theatre. PHOTO: Troy Baker C5043-04.
Wednesday, January 25
Comfier seats, 3D screens, newer movies and a general makeover are all on the to-do list for the new owners of Cinema 5 on The Strand.
Petition against i-site move goes to council»
By Samantha Motion
Wednesday, January 25
A PETITION against moving Whakatane’s i-SITE has attracted almost 2000 signatures.
Psa disease still spreading but not so quickly»
Wednesday, January 25
TWO more Eastern Bay kiwifruit orchards have become infected by the vine-killing disease Psa.
Former farming leader evicted»
By Keith Melville
Wednesday, January 25
WELL-KNOWN and respected Galatea farmer Arthur Adam is being forced off the land he has farmed for the past 30 years in a bank-forced sale.
Added-value business for Awakeri»
Wednesday, January 25
THE sign shown here offers a hint of what is to come for the former Deli-ca-Sea seafood business site on State Highway 30 near Awakeri.
Kiwi rescued from jaws of machinery»
By Sven Carlson
Wednesday. January 25
A VULNERABLE kiwi chick has been moved to safety after hatching in the middle of a forestry harvesting operation.
Getting into the spirit of things»
By Sven Carlson
BEACH SPIRIT: Stephanie and Bruce Stewart left farming in Taupo behind them to embrace a new lifestyle in Ohope. PHOTO: Sven Carlson C5038-05
Wednesday, January 25
LEAVING their farming lifestyle for retail is a new challenge for a former Taupo couple.
Tournament rallies small community»
By Andrew Neal
Wednesday, January 25
The small community of Omaio is getting itself prepared for one of the region’s biggest events.
Fishing event casts off»
Wednesday, January 25
THE Extreme Boats 20k 4-Way fishing tournament begins on Friday and is one of the iconic events on the Eastern Bay calendar.
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