Iconic Ōhiwa oyster farm now 100% Māori-owned Tuesday, 27 June 2023 - 10:55am The Ōhiwa Oyster Farm is renowned in the eastern Bay of Plenty for their range of seafood, hot foods and delicious fresh oysters. Read more
eDNA confirms threatened fish species in the Ōhiwa area Monday, 23 May 2022 - 11:08am New and rare fish species have been discovered by Toi Moana Bay of Plenty Regional Council scientists in the Nukuhou catchment. Read more
People urged to stay off dunes Thursday, 17 March 2022 - 11:03am That small track you use to go to the beach everyday could be causing harm to the dunes it crosses. Read more
Cyclone Cody: Civil Defence warns East Coast communities Friday, 14 January 2022 - 3:27pm Campers and residents along the East Coast are being told to prepare as remnants of Cyclone Cody track towards the North Island. Read more
One Community Case of Covid-19 in the Eastern Bay of Plenty Wednesday, 24 November 2021 - 2:18pm Read more
Eastern Bay of Plenty gem ready to explore Tuesday, 23 November 2021 - 11:57am Tucked away on the eastern Bay of Plenty coast a little to the east of Whakatane is a hidden gem yet to be discovered by many of us, quiet and tranquil, the Onekawa Te Mawhai Regional Park is well Read more
Waste minimisation business grants Wednesday, 6 October 2021 - 2:27pm The Whakatāne/Ōhope Community Board, have put aside $2500 to fund potential ideas on reducing waste. Read more
Ohope holiday park‘s new direction Tuesday, 27 April 2021 - 9:39am Popular campground Ōhope Beach TOP 10 Holiday Park has new owners, and a new direction for the future. Read more
Evacuation warning following 8M quake Friday, 5 March 2021 - 10:28am !!!!! Evacuation warning!!!!! Read more
New Zealand's Best Beach 2021: Winner revealed Ōhope, Bay of Plenty Tuesday, 2 February 2021 - 11:16am Roll up the beach towel, pick up the picnic scraps and toss the melting ice out of the chilly bin on to the grass. Read more