Katikati news
'Phenomenal' outcome: Five community boards to remain in Western Bay
The Local Government Commission overruled the proposed reduction.
Grieving grandparents 'numb' after death of 4-year-old attacked by dogs
They are trying to focus on the good memories of the boy they raised from a baby.
‘Go on little boy, your mum will be waiting’: Family’s tribute to 4yo killed in dog attack
A small community is shocked by the death and praying for the surviving child.
Party line: Memories of NZ’s shared phone days revived in museum
The exhibition features nostalgic chunky phones with circular dials.
'All we knew was avocado on toast': City couple's orchard adventure
Couple flipped their lives from corporate city dwellers to hands-on avocado orchardists.
‘Only meant to scare it’: Dog killed after being shot with slug gun
Glenn Forsyth saw a dog eating bread he'd put out for birds. He shot it with a slug gun.
'Pathetic' vandals tear up cricket turf
The Katikati Cricket Club has been left disheartened after some weekend vandalism.
Push to reinstate 100km/h limit for notorious SH2 stretch
Public submissions sought to raise the SH2 speed limit to 100km/h.
Death without debt: How to DIY a funeral
A Western Bay woman is sharing ways people can minimise of the cost of funerals.
Rural news
'Threat to life': MetService upgrades Wellington wind warning to red level
A wind gust of 160km/h was recorded at Baring Head earlier today.
'I like it a lot': Rural family amped for duck hunting season
The Slavin family have been counting down the days until the season opens.
'Never seen it this bad': Town's flood fears as residents sandbag homes
Nick Reid’s property is under immediate threat from the floodwaters.
Car news and advice
Bentley creates New Zealand-inspired Bentayga Aoraki SUV
Equipment includes Mulliner-first 'negative perforation' NZ landscape on front seats.
Nissan Ariya Engage review: green effect
It's taken a while, but the Nissan Ariya is finally here. Was it worth the wait?
Isuzu D-Max EV charges up for 2026 launch with diesel-beating power
Isuzu's electric ute will have a 1000kg payload and a full 3500kg towing capacity.
OneRoof property news
Max Key’s epic villa reno for sale: ‘Mum and I designed the whole thing’
Property developer enlisted the help of Lady Bronagh on Point Chev project.
How much money has your house made in the last three months?
Latest OneRoof House Price Report shows housing market's winners and losers.
3 ways unscrupulous landlords take advantage of tenants
The bad habits investors need to quit right now (according to a landlord).
More local news
A new twist to Shakespeare’s tragic romance
Romeo and Juliet: Tragic story retold in 1930s era in Te Puna.
'I decided to do it for me': Why council boss quit
He says being in chief executive roles for 10 years “takes its toll”.
Former PM shocked by trampled dotterel breeding ground
The Waihī Beach community is in shock after a series of disturbing vandalism incidents.
BoP summer music festival guide: Kiwi band reveals 'ridiculous' ritual
The hottest music festivals in Taupō, Tauranga, Mount Maunganui and Coromandel.
Katikati Advertiser signs off
Katikati Advertiser has marked many community successes and milestones in its time.
Graduates say goodbye to school years
Graduates leave behind a legacy for younger students to aspire to, principal says.
Reptiles make for great pets, but they too are for life
Reptile World will showcase several species of reptiles at Katikati A&P Show in February.
Katikati senior constable to work in Chatham Islands
Katikati police are looking for a new staff member.
A day of culture for the Katikati community
Multicultural performances, music, interactive workshops and more.
Environmental group in the running for community of the year
The awards recognise groups that have made an outstanding difference to their community.
Communications, clocks and treasures among summer museum exhibitions
Historic clocks and communications at Western Bay Museum.
The Fox drew a record 25 teams
The total funds raised over the five years of the event is more than $200,000
A jolly good Christmas celebration
Christmas in the Park followed the festive Santa Parade on Saturday.