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PĀTĪTĪ RETURNS TO THE BUSH Young kiwi Pātītī has returned to the Whakatāne bush after months of being raised at National...
01/09/2026

PĀTĪTĪ RETURNS TO THE BUSH
Young kiwi Pātītī has returned to the Whakatāne bush after months of being raised at National Kiwi Hatchery Aotearoa. A Beacon reporter followed his journey from hatchery to release, capturing the special moment he was returned to the wild.

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Special Daffodil day feature in today’s Beacon. Stay connected with your community — pick up tour copy from your local d...
27/08/2026

Special Daffodil day feature in today’s Beacon. Stay connected with your community — pick up tour copy from your local dairy, petrol station, book shop or supermarket. Subscribe to home delivery - phone 308 8129 ext 824 or subscribe to digital delivery at https://thebeacon.co.nz/digital-version/

BOOK GIVEAWAYThe Beacon is giving away a copy of former Labour Government minister Kiri Allan’s biography, Go Hard or Go...
27/08/2026

BOOK GIVEAWAY
The Beacon is giving away a copy of former Labour Government minister Kiri Allan’s biography, Go Hard or Go Home. To enter, post the title of the book in the message field and the winner will be contacted early next week.

Thanks for entering, ENTRIES ARE NOW CLOSED

MAN RECOVERING AFTER BROAD DAYLIGHT C*D ATTACKA Whakatāne man is recovering after being attacked outside the town’s libr...
27/08/2026

MAN RECOVERING AFTER BROAD DAYLIGHT C*D ATTACK
A Whakatāne man is recovering after being attacked outside the town’s library, leaving him with a broken nose. He says he did not see the attack coming and is grateful for the support he has received. Police have charged a 23-year-old man in connection with the incident.

READ THE FULL STORY IN FRIDAY'S BEACON

Stay connected with your community — pick up the Beacon from your local dairy, petrol station, book shop or supermarket....
25/08/2026

Stay connected with your community — pick up the Beacon from your local dairy, petrol station, book shop or supermarket. Subscribe to home delivery - phone 308 8129 ext 824 or subscribe to digital delivery at https://thebeacon.co.nz/digital-version/

SHELTER FOR TOWN'S ROUGH SLEEPERSWhakatāne’s rough sleepers have been given a helping hand through a community effort pr...
25/08/2026

SHELTER FOR TOWN'S ROUGH SLEEPERS
Whakatāne’s rough sleepers have been given a helping hand through a community effort providing waterproof Shelterbags during the winter cold snap. Find out how local organisations are working together to support people living rough and their plans for a more permanent solution.

READ THE FULL STORY IN WEDNESDAY'S BEACON

We’re needing a new paper runner in Kawerau if your keen for an early morning walk twice a week give us a call 3088129 o...
24/08/2026

We’re needing a new paper runner in Kawerau if your keen for an early morning walk twice a week give us a call 3088129 or email [email protected]

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11/08/2026

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23/07/2026

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