IN BRIEF: Katikati and surrounds
News in brief from around the Western Bay of Plenty.
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'Financially stressed': 'Suffering' students rely on charities to eat
One organisation dished out $136,000 of food parcels in a year.
Western Bay on board with food-saving sticker campaign
Food going off before it can be finished is a top reason for food waste.
Police report: Rural property targeted by thieves
A quad bike, trailer, all-terrain vehicle and more stolen from one address,
Honouring a fallen soldier and local rugby hero
A special segment commemorating a Katikati All Black has featured in the documentary.
'Strange glare': Security guard spots meteor
A glare lit up on his camera footage.
New Tauranga bus stop locations ‘sub-optimal’
A permanent CBD bus interchange location was decided at a Tauranga City Council meeting.
Forum spotlights sustainable agriculture and environmental stewardship
Whenua, Farm and Future Generations is the day's theme.
School principal 'annoyed' at phone ban
The school had already implemented its own version of a phone ban. Video / Alex Cairns
'Unmanageable': Principal blasts Govt 'overstepping' with phone ban
He describes the blanket ban as 'another step into central government control'.
'Make a difference': Comedian, MP back call for rainbow crossing in Tauranga
'Yes, it’s lines on the ground - but it’s so much more than that.'
Security guard spots meteor on shift
A Tauranga mall security guard spotted the strange glare on one of the mall's security screens. Video / Supplied
Battle of Gate Pā 160th commemoration takes place
A significant moment in the history of Tauranga is being marked today.
Push for rainbow crossing in Tauranga
Labour list MP Jan Tinetti, comedian Ben Hurley and LGBTI advocate Gordy Lockhart spoke in the public forum. Video / Alex Cairns
Community farewells trusty community centre
Repairing the old Te Puna Community Centre would have cost more than $1.3m.
Pick your favourite outdoors pic
The public can cast votes for their favorite shots.
Double Lotto wins strike Tauranga
Two people from Tauranga won $13,549 with Lotto second division
Biggest Mount sale this year: 1980s original scores $7.9m at auction
Two bidders fought over beachfront home.
Family to head to Italy for son's treatment
Sixteen-year-old Daniel Patterson was born with Wiskott-Aldrich-Syndrome.
'Disgusted': Destiny Church member jailed for stealing $377k from employer
'She was a good actor who portrayed herself as a good Christian woman.'
Member of sacked council runs for mayor: 'There isn’t much I would do differently'
'The city needs to move forward and leave all that behind us.'
The soldier Dad she never knew: 'Words could never fully explain the impact'
A daughter’s message will never be read by the man it’s intended for.
Hook, line and fine: Boaties snapped fishing in protected area
'The rules are clear and apply to everyone equally.'
Pearler of a win for Pāpāmoa eatery
Pearl Kitchen’s smoked fish pie and beer entry is a winner.
Fire closes 'friendly' Tauranga restaurant and bar
Loyal supporters are rallying behind the owners after the early-morning blaze.
Rates hike of 17.1pc ‘unacceptable’, says former mayor
He suggested i-Site could be one area where staff cuts could be made.
Good Local Pyes Pa struck by fire
The electrical fire happened overnight at the restaurant and bar.
Codes to share spaces at new Pāpāmoa pavilion
Cricket and football share a home at the 265sq m pavilion.
A job seeker applied to stack shelves, but the employer wanted a credit check
When is a credit check for a job acceptable, and how can you improve bad credit?
'Best use of print': Special edition of newspaper wins global publishing prize
The special edition provided vital updates to the cyclone-smashed region.
Embracing stories of the past
Communities held local Anzac Day services throughout the Western Bay of Plenty.
Downloads spike for app helping EV owners track road-user charges
The platform will soon launch a feature that automatically buys road-user charges.
'Bonnet' a solution for EV users
The app can help manage Road User Charges, which many EV drivers may now also have to pay.