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30-Sep-2008
There are fears that the release of footage showing Rawiri Falwasser's time in a Whakatane cell block will lead to a 'trial by media'.
30-Sep-2008
An Eastern Bay budget advisory believes this week's tax cuts won't do much for their clients.
30-Sep-2008
Police say further charges are likely to be laid in relation to the Armed Offenders Squad callout to Lake Rotoiti at the weekend.
30-Sep-2008
Police are pushing the drink-driving message after a crash in Wainui at the weekend which landed four people in hospital.
30-Sep-2008
CCTV footage has shown the extent of deterioration of the Edgecumbe sewerage system.
30-Sep-2008
There's concern over the safety of kiwi in the Mokorua Scenic Reserve after two dogs were seen roaming in the area.
30-Sep-2008
This season's native dune plantings stand a much better chance of survival thanks to a successful rabbit control operation.
30-Sep-2008
A new Big Game Hunting Council is set to benefit Eastern Bay hunters.
30-Sep-2008
It's the last day for the Kawerau Safer Community Trust.
29-Sep-2008
A rural drink driving blitz in the Eastern Bay has resulted in twelve people facing drink driving charges.
29-Sep-2008
Police are continuing investigations into a shooting at Lake Rotoiti where a man was seriously injured.
29-Sep-2008
The trial of a Whakatane man facing a raft of assault-related charges begins today in the Tauranga District Court.
29-Sep-2008
A 39-year-old woman is in hospital after a motorcycle crash in the Waioeka Gorge.
29-Sep-2008
One hundred years of Whakatane A&P shows is being celebrated next month.
29-Sep-2008
Some Eastern Bay residents will have access to free off-peak travel from Wednesday.
29-Sep-2008
A 'Youth Art in Public Places' programme is bringing the Commissioner for Children to an Eastern Bay town.
29-Sep-2008
An Eastern Bay woman has been named as one of three new trustees appointed to the Board of Sport Bay of Plenty.
29-Sep-2008
Organisers of the NASH Daylight Saving walk are stoked such a wide range of Eastern Bay residents are taking to the streets in an effort to get fit.
26-Sep-2008
It's hoped Eastern Bay ANZ customers and staff will have more answers this afternoon about the bank's plans to slash a number of roles.
26-Sep-2008
Whakatane's Mayor is defending the decision to award a three-year vegetation contract to Christchurch company Citycare.
26-Sep-2008
A local electricity watchdog says this week's Eastern Bay Energy Trust AGM would've been something of a wake-up call for Trustees.
26-Sep-2008
An Eastern Bay town is calling a public meeting to address concerns of over a growing number of vandalism attacks.
26-Sep-2008
The regional council's Harbourmaster team will be keeping a close eye on the speed of boats and vessels this summer.
26-Sep-2008
Ngati Manawa is about to become $14 million richer thanks to the country's largest ever Treaty of Waitangi settlement.
26-Sep-2008
Whakatane Police are on a mission to recruit new cops.
26-Sep-2008
A ladies' night of fashion, displays, raffles, wine and nibbles is on offer in the Eastern Bay next week.
25-Sep-2008
It's a big day for several Eastern Bay iwi, with the passing of the Central North Island forestry settlement bill in parliament.
25-Sep-2008
The Union representing the country's finance workers says ANZ staff across the Eastern Bay will be affected by the bank's call for voluntary redundancies.
25-Sep-2008
Police have released the name of the man found dead on the banks of the Whakatane River this week.
25-Sep-2008
While Fonterra's latest pay-out announcement isn't what Eastern Bay farmers were hoping for, they say it may not be so bad.
25-Sep-2008
An Eastern Bay iwi Trust stands to make some serious money out of the humble sea cucumber.
25-Sep-2008
Whakatane Police say a bigger, uglier style of graffiti is hitting the town.
25-Sep-2008
There's just over a week left for nominations in Whakatane District Council's Young Achiever Awards.
25-Sep-2008
Eastern Bay conservation groups could stand to benefit from newly announced funding.
25-Sep-2008
The creative talents of Eastern Bay children are set to tour the world.
25-Sep-2008
Eastern Bay residents will be able to dispose of their old computers and mobile phones in a sustainable manner next weekend.
24-Sep-2008
The waters off Opotiki are about to become something of a laboratory.
24-Sep-2008
Eastern Bay Department of Conservation officials have confirmation of a Southern Right whale in the region's waters.
24-Sep-2008
Fewer Eastern Bay residents are going on the Domestic Purposes Benefit as more job opportunities become available.
24-Sep-2008
Eastern Bay Health Studies students are getting an extraordinary learning experience these school holidays.
24-Sep-2008
An Eastern Bay cinema will now keep screening Tuhoe film 'Rain of the Children' as long as it has an audience.
24-Sep-2008
Social multisporters have an extra enticement for entering this year's Motu Challenge.
23-Sep-2008
A body has been retrieved from the banks of the Whakatane River.
23-Sep-2008
Eastern Bay residents wanting to check out a whale near Ohope Beach are being asked to keep their distance.
23-Sep-2008
Hard questions are expected to be put to the Eastern Bay Energy Trustees at their annual general meeting tomorrow night.
23-Sep-2008
People travelled to the Eastern Bay from all over the North Island to farewell one of the region's well-respected kaumatua.
23-Sep-2008
Enquiries are continuing into the cause of a car crash that killed a 22-year-old Kawerau man at the weekend.
23-Sep-2008
The Elections Enrolment Centre is focusing on getting more Maori voters on the electoral roll.
23-Sep-2008
Whakatane Police are continuing to crack down on drug-related burglaries.
23-Sep-2008
An Eastern Bay teen knows just what's ahead of her in a television talent show final this weekend.
22-Sep-2008
Police have released the name of the motorcyclist killed near Taneatua.
22-Sep-2008
An Eastern Bay community is mourning the loss of a respected kaumatua.
22-Sep-2008
Enquiries are continuing into the cause of a fatal crash near Taneatua yesterday.
22-Sep-2008
An Eastern Bay iwi is looking forward to the positive outcomes of an historic treaty settlement.
22-Sep-2008
Eastern Bay residents taking part in the 'Make Peace with the Beach' sculpture-making activities on Saturday were met with a pleasant surprise.
22-Sep-2008
The East Bay Underwater Hockey Team has won bronze at the club finals in Christchurch at the weekend.
19-Sep-2008
A 72 year old Waimana man is dead after a car accident on State Highway 35.
19-Sep-2008
An Eastern Bay iwi is one step closer to settling an historic Treaty of Waitangi claim.
19-Sep-2008
Whakatane police say residents who can't enjoy a drink without getting violent shouldn't be drinking.
19-Sep-2008
Eastern Bay fishers are hoping next season will be a more positive one providing a number of major commerical fishing companies keep their distance.
19-Sep-2008
A Whakatane man has been caught stealing up to 100kg of scrap metal to sell for petrol money.
19-Sep-2008
A regional council community fund has attracted a huge response.
19-Sep-2008
An Eastern Bay teenager is to sing in front of thousands tonight in a bid to win $10,000.
19-Sep-2008
The Steamers made their usual good start to their Air New Zealand Cup encounter with Canterbury last night, but it wasn't enough to see them through.
18-Sep-2008
The young German tourists who were victims of a car break-in in Taneatua are overwhelmed by the support of the community.
18-Sep-2008
Police say while it's great to see the community helping out, the crime should never have happened in the first place.
18-Sep-2008
Victim Support's calling on Eastern Bay businesses and organisations to help out two tourists who've ended up victims of a car break-in.
18-Sep-2008
The Green's East Coast candidate believes the Eastern Bay stands to benefit greatly from their Industrial Relations policy.
18-Sep-2008
United Future's Deputy Leader is concerned some kids won't get their NCEA qualifications recognised because
they can't afford to pay the fee.
18-Sep-2008
A number of Eastern Bay organisations are being invited to apply for a slice of a trust fund set up by a former manager of Rotorua Hospital.
18-Sep-2008
A regional council project to retrofit culverts in East Coast streams is hoped to have a positive effect on future whitebait seasons.
18-Sep-2008
The East Coast MP says a recent ERO report confirms the need for her party's proposed National Standards for education.
18-Sep-2008
An Eastern Bay Underwater Hockey team is heading down south in a quest for a national title.
17-Sep-2008
Eastern Businesses have come to the rescue of the Whakatane Christmas Parade.
17-Sep-2008
A High Court trial is underway for the Murupara man charged with the manslaughter of Clinton Honeycombe.
17-Sep-2008
The Whakatane SPCA is welcoming an agreement between the organisation and Child Youth and Family to watch out for child and animal abuse.
17-Sep-2008
A resident seal out at Thornton has had a convenient fish dinner at the expense of those who caught it.
17-Sep-2008
The Eastern Bay Chamber of Commerce is challenging the Whakatane district to step up and help grow the region.
17-Sep-2008
Opotiki iwi say whitebaiters in the area need to respect recent tragedies.
17-Sep-2008
Kawerau Police are putting the heat on one of the town's known drug-dealing streets.
17-Sep-2008
An Eastern Bay MP is backing calls for further enquiries into petrol prices.
17-Sep-2008
A Department of Conservation review that could see Opotiki lose its area office is going to take longer than expected.
17-Sep-2008
Kawerau police are hoping to get to know local youth over a casual game of table tennis.
17-Sep-2008
Kawerau police are hoping to get to know local youth over a casual game of table tennis.
16-Sep-2008
New Zealand First candidate Brendan Horan's set about making right a statement about Opotiki College.
16-Sep-2008
Eastern Bay police are welcoming investigation into legislation outlawing gangs.
16-Sep-2008
Security around the stricken San Cuvier has been stepped up.
16-Sep-2008
There's still around 4000 eligible voters not yet enrolled in the East Coast electorate.
16-Sep-2008
A lack of funds could see Whakatane's Christmas Parade become a non-event this year.
16-Sep-2008
A Bay of Plenty MP hopeful is promising fresh vigour for Kawerau and the Rotorua Electorate.
16-Sep-2008
Expectant Mums across the Eastern Bay now have access to traditional Maori antenatal techniques and practices.
16-Sep-2008
There have been a number of burglaries in Whakatane over the last five days.
15-Sep-2008
A Murupara woman is in hospital with serious injuries after what police believe was a domestic assault.
15-Sep-2008
Whakatane Police are targeting a group of males causing disorder in the town.
15-Sep-2008
An Eastern Bay athlete has finished strongly in the World Mountain Running Championships in Switzerland.
15-Sep-2008
The Director of Tuhoe film Rain of the Children is thrilled with the response from a special four-day season in Whakatane.
15-Sep-2008
White Island Tours says there's nothing unusual about the steam seen coming from the island today.
15-Sep-2008
BMX star Sarah Walker has been welcomed home in style, with thousands of people turning out to a parade held in her honour.
15-Sep-2008
The Department of Conservation is concerned by a number of fresh dog prints discovered in the Ohope Scenic Reserve.
15-Sep-2008
A Ruatoki man has appeared in court after a stabbing in a Tokoroa tavern car park at the weekend.
15-Sep-2008
The new chief executive of Eastern Bay based lines company Horizon Energy starts today.
15-Sep-2008
Eastern Bay bikers are set to benefit from a $40,000 Lion Foundation donation.
15-Sep-2008
A small tremor has been record in the Eastern Bay.
15-Sep-2008
The Waiariki MP has spoken out against the government's rejection of the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples.
15-Sep-2008
Organisers of this year's Kawerau Woodfest say it was the biggest yet.
15-Sep-2008
The Eastern Bay of Plenty Brass band has had a highly successful weekend at the regional champs.
15-Sep-2008
This year's "Walk 2 Health" is off to a flying start.
15-Sep-2008
The Steamers are sitting in fourth place in the Air New Zealand Cup ladder after a narrow loss to Auckland.
12-Sep-2008
Name suppression's lapsed for a Te Puke man co-accused of murdering two Bay of Plenty men.
12-Sep-2008
The group working to create an artificial reef off Whale Island has made a new discovery about the ship they're going to sink.
12-Sep-2008
Don't expect much relief this spring when it comes to fresh produce prices.
12-Sep-2008
A one-day fishing tournament in the Eastern Bay has been postponed.
12-Sep-2008
An Eastern Bay primary school celebrating a big win.
12-Sep-2008
Steamers No 8 Colin Bourke will celebrate his 50th game in blue and gold tonight.
12-Sep-2008
The Trust that works with kiwi in the Omataroa Forest is devastated by the death of a young kiwi killed by a dog.
12-Sep-2008
An Eastern Bay tertiary institution is leading the way with a new suicide prevention programme.
12-Sep-2008
It's expected there'll be strong public response to Whakatane District Council's draft alcohol policy.
12-Sep-2008
A 40-year-old man is in hospital after a motocross accident at Awakaponga.
12-Sep-2008
The group looking to secure a ship to be sunk off Whale Island says good progress is being made.
12-Sep-2008
The Kawerau community's gearing up for the largest Woodfest ever.
12-Sep-2008
It'll be a hero's welcome home for Kawerau's Sarah Walker tomorrow.
12-Sep-2008
A blessing ceremony is being held today for two new waka to be used in programmes for at-risk youth.
12-Sep-2008
A small Eastern Bay school has made it through to the netball final of the AIMS games.
11-Sep-2008
A motorcyclist is facing charges after a high speed police chase in Matata.
11-Sep-2008
The phrase "fools rush in" is being used by an Eastern Bay farmer about the Government's rush to push through the controversial Emissions Trading Scheme.
11-Sep-2008
A 19-year-old Maketu man is in Tauranga Hospital after a car accident on farmland at Pikowai.
11-Sep-2008
New Zealand First's East Coast seat candidate is calling for the resignation of ACT Leader Rodney Hide.
11-Sep-2008
An Eastern Bay councillor is in Parliament today to celebrate ten years of 'Community Action Youth and Drugs' services in the district.
11-Sep-2008
A hunter has been airlifted to hospital after an accident in Pikowai.
11-Sep-2008
The East Coast MP is seeking a formal appointment with the Conservation Minister about the possible closure of the Opotiki DOC office.
11-Sep-2008
A new study in the Eastern Bay shows kids spend much more time watching screens than their parents and caregivers estimated.
11-Sep-2008
Eastern Bay children and adults alike are showing their pride for a local Olympic hero.
11-Sep-2008
Bring a box of tissues...
11-Sep-2008
Pizza and preservation are on the menu for Conservation Week in the Eastern Bay.
11-Sep-2008
A chance occurrence has seen an Eastern Bay teenager turn television star.
11-Sep-2008
It'll be snapper for dinner for many Eastern Bay anglers this weekend.
10-Sep-2008
There've been fresh charges for one of those in court after the police anti-terrorism raids.
10-Sep-2008
An Eastern Bay property valuer says the market may not be as soft as we're being led to believe.
10-Sep-2008
The union representing junior doctors says their long running pay dispute is far from over.
10-Sep-2008
Kawerau Police are putting the lack of burglaries in the town down to the recent arrest of a possible serial thief.
10-Sep-2008
Tradestaff's been announced as one of the Bay of Plenty Rugby Union's principle sponsors.
10-Sep-2008
Eastern Bay farmers have met with officials over fears the Aniwhenua Dam is affecting livelihoods.
10-Sep-2008
It's hoped a rural immersion training programme will attract more young medical professionals to the Eastern Bay.
10-Sep-2008
Shoplifters are being warned by police about the consequences of their crime if caught.
10-Sep-2008
A 1950s British film will return to the Eastern Bay's silver screen today.
10-Sep-2008
A programme for at-risk Eastern Bay youth is set to benefit from two new six-man waka ama.
10-Sep-2008
Eastern Bay businesses are being sought for the Waka Ama Corporate Challenge.
10-Sep-2008
A new brochure is being developed on public Eastern Bay artworks.
09-Sep-2008
Property values across the Eastern Bay are joining those for the rest of the country in a downward trend.
09-Sep-2008
Opotiki's Mayor says they've had a great response from the community in a fight to keep the Department of Conservation Area Office based in the town.
09-Sep-2008
The regional council's identified gorse as a potential hazard for the Rotorua Lakes.
09-Sep-2008
Police are working to address seatbelt compliance issues in the Eastern Bay.
09-Sep-2008
Eastern Bay schools now have access to state of the art dental facilities.
09-Sep-2008
Eastern Bay residents are getting in behind Conservation Week by finding out the size of their carbon footprint.
09-Sep-2008
Over 100 nominations have been received for the Eastern Bay's Triple A awards.
09-Sep-2008
Kawerau's 'King of the Mountain Race' veterans have a new trophy to spur them on this year.
08-Sep-2008
Whakatane Police are calling for information about a man caught peeping through a bedroom window.
08-Sep-2008
Heavy rain is expected to hit the Eastern Bay this afternoon.
08-Sep-2008
One of the world's most pondered questions will be debated in Te Puke tonight.
08-Sep-2008
Eastern Bay residents turned out in full force at the weekend to witness the region's very first 'Pimp My Scooter' race.
08-Sep-2008
Eastern Bay residents are being thanked for their support of this year's Opotiki Silent Film festival.
08-Sep-2008
Organisers of the Eastern Bay Business Leisure Show say this year's event was the busiest yet.
08-Sep-2008
An international tourist has been flown to Tauranga Hospital after taking a fall on White Island.
08-Sep-2008
Six Kawerau teenagers have returned from a fun-filled weekend in Christchurch for the Smokefree Rockquest finals.
08-Sep-2008
One Bay of Plenty Dad could have netted more than just socks from Fathers' Day this weekend.
08-Sep-2008
Steamers halfback Jamie Nutbrown's Bay of Plenty rugby career couldn't have ended on a better note.
08-Sep-2008
An Eastern Bay athlete has won a national road running title.
05-Sep-2008
An Eastern Bay lines company is predicting higher profits for the next year.
05-Sep-2008
There'll be a mist of nostalgia in tonight's curtain raiser to the Steamers' Air New Zealand Cup encounter with Otago.
05-Sep-2008
Eastern Bay locals are being urged to get in their nominations for Father of the Year Award.
05-Sep-2008
Horizon Energy has lifted its forecast for the next year.
05-Sep-2008
Ngati Awa stands to lose a significant amount of money through an ETS tax on pre-1990 forests.
05-Sep-2008
The East Coast MP is flabbergasted at suggestions NCEA Level 1 should be 'dumbed down'.
05-Sep-2008
An Eastern Bay chiropractor says he isn't phased by questions over those in the profession using the title Doctor.
05-Sep-2008
Eastern Bay residents are being encouraged to get a taste of what the region has to offer at the 4th annual Business and Leisure Show.
05-Sep-2008
A film crew is on the hunt for Eastern Bay families to take part in a reality television series.
05-Sep-2008
Rehearsals for Theatre Whakatane's latest production are about to get underway.
05-Sep-2008
Conservation Week gets underway today.
05-Sep-2008
The Steamers are looking forward to a healthy-sized home crowd ahead of tonight's game against Otago at Baypark.
04-Sep-2008
Whakatane Police are seeking a serial petrol thief who's believed to be responsible for several other thefts over the last 24 hours.
04-Sep-2008
Whakatane residents are being encouraged to do their bit to clean up the Apanui salt marsh this weekend.
04-Sep-2008
Kiwi filmmaker Vincent Ward says making 'Rain of the Children' in the Ureweras has been one of his most significant experiences.
04-Sep-2008
This year's Opotiki Silent Film Festival comes with an additional draw card.
04-Sep-2008
A Kawerau builder has been sentenced to seven years in prison after attacking a policeman.
04-Sep-2008
Whakatane Hospital is following other North Island hospital trends and running near capacity.
04-Sep-2008
Mighty River Power hopes the Kawerau community will continue to benefit from its new geothermal plant.
04-Sep-2008
Whakatane residents are being encouraged to do their bit to clean up the Apanui salt marsh this weekend.
04-Sep-2008
A 1950s British film shot in the Bay of Plenty will have a special screening in Whakatane next week.
04-Sep-2008
Vincent Ward's 'Rain of the Children' will premier in Whakatane next week.
04-Sep-2008
Organisers of the Opotiki Silent Film Festival are hoping to see more locals at this year's screenings.
03-Sep-2008
Four quakes in sixteen hours for the Eastern Bay.
03-Sep-2008
Eastern Bay beach-goers are being asked to steer clear of resting seals.
03-Sep-2008
The Bay of Plenty MP is accusing the Health Minister of stealing National's policies.
03-Sep-2008
New rules for the popular 'King of the Mountain' race up Putauaki are putting a stop to what some might consider an age-old tradition.
03-Sep-2008
An Eastern Bay town has fed more than three million dollars into gaming machines in one year.
03-Sep-2008
A series of tremors have struck the Eastern Bay overnight.
03-Sep-2008
Whakatane and Ohope residents are being thanked for the respect shown to a dead whale washed up on Ohope Beach.
03-Sep-2008
New Zealand Rugby officials are this month checking out Tauranga, Rotorua and Whakatane stadiums to assess their viability for hosting a potential game.
03-Sep-2008
Thousands of school children in the Eastern Bay will be getting dictionaries from Rotary.
03-Sep-2008
Kawerau College band Jicky Chan are packing their bags for Christchurch this week.
03-Sep-2008
Those taking part in this year's Iron Chick and Iron Dude series are gearing up for the fourth event this weekend.
03-Sep-2008
The annual King of the Mountain Race up Putauaki is about to become a little fairer on those taking part, and on the environment.
02-Sep-2008
The Department of Conservation has identified the dead whale found washed up on Ohope Beach.
02-Sep-2008
The Eastern Bay is continuing to experience an unusually high pressure system.
02-Sep-2008
Depositions hearings for eighteen people charged after last year's so called 'anti terror' raids continue today.
02-Sep-2008
The Bay of Plenty MP claims New Zealand is lagging way behind in heart surgery.
02-Sep-2008
The Eastern Bay could be setting an example for the rest of the country if the proposed flexible net barrier to protect Matata turns out to be a success.
02-Sep-2008
Eastern Bay residents are being reminded about home safety this week.
02-Sep-2008
The Department of Conservation is reducing its carbon footprint, with an Eastern Bay facility kicking off a nationwide project.
02-Sep-2008
Work on the Opotiki Art Society clubrooms is nearing completion, thanks to a $15,000 grant from BayTrust.
02-Sep-2008
The Cancer Society is thanking Eastern Bay residents for their generous donations this Daffodil Day.
02-Sep-2008
The finishing touches have been put on next year's Eastern Bay of Plenty calendar.
02-Sep-2008
The Eastern Bay is reaping the rewards of the hockey pavillion and turf at Stadium Horizon.
01-Sep-2008
Charges are expected to be formally read out this afternoon for those arrested in the Ruatoki police raids.
01-Sep-2008
An Opotiki retailer is over $1600 short after a quick theft in broad daylight.
01-Sep-2008
A record high barometric pressure has been recorded in Whakatane today.
01-Sep-2008
Eastern Bay residents are being thanked for their support of a local athlete heading for World Championships in Europe.
01-Sep-2008
A Ruatoki rugby team begin their campaign this week in the Golden Oldies World Rugby Festival.
01-Sep-2008
A depositions hearing on charges laid in the wake of last October's 'terror raids' is set to start today.
01-Sep-2008
A Whakatane man is due to appear in court today after allegedly trying to attack a police officer with an axe.
01-Sep-2008
A Te Kaha woman was airlifted to hospital this weekend after falling into a ditch while walking.
01-Sep-2008
Higher grocery bills had the Green Party hosting a public meeting in Whakatane this weekend.
01-Sep-2008
Eastern Bay residents have one last chance to make their nominations for this year's Triple A Awards.
01-Sep-2008
Hundreds of Eastern Bay residents have turned out in support of Hospice, and the environment.
01-Sep-2008
A blow to the Steamers' clean record in the Air New Zealand Cup.
01-Sep-2008
Around $2000 has been raised to help an Eastern Bay mountain runner make it to the World Champs in Switzerland.