Katikati news
Emergency water shutdown in Katikati
Katikati residents are urged to conserve water 'due to significant leak'.
SH2 median barrier fight: Campaigners claim truck drove on wrong side
Wire median barriers have removed right turns on SH2 between Waihī and Ōmokoroa.
Nan’s ‘unbearable’ grief after 4yo moko killed by dogs
He was her 'last connection' to her late daughter, a Givealittle page says.
Three dogs euthanised after fatal attack on 4-year-old child
The breeds of the dogs have not been 'fully confirmed'.
‘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.
‘Dangerous’: GP wait times force local clinic to close books
Katikati health practice says poor funding has caused 'dangerous' wait times.
Toy library thanks community for new carpet
The Katikati Toy Library has a new lease on life - ready for 2025.
Rural news
An epic, wild 218 days: Meet the family of six who walked the length of NZ
An inspiring, astonishing adventure, including being mistaken for missing Marokopa family.
Sound idea for raising strong wool prices
Floc panels, made in Christchurch, adhere like wallpaper, with natural adhesive.
New witness in Kiwifruit scam: $10m went through student’s accounts in 6 months
Second witness in Herald investigation shows $10m of deposits and cash withdrawals.
Car news and advice
Rolls-Royce Auckland’s new showroom: aiming for purple perfection
Lots of street presence and lots of R-R's signature colour in Newmarket showroom.
Ram 1500 Limited Hurricane HO review: straight-talking turbo-6 is superb
Ram's new 6-cylinder engine beats the old V8 in every respect... except one.
Nissan Micra returns as all-electric hatchback with SUV looks
New model is a twin-under-the-skin to the award-winning Renault 5 E-Tech.
OneRoof property news
Elderly couple overwhelmed after 10 bidders drive up the price of their home to $2.4m
Sixties brick and tile home in prized school zone feels the heat.
Auckland arts champ sells Herne Bay duplex for over $3.4m
Local couple snap up home that housed one of NZ's finest private art collections.
Traitors NZ star’s surprise wake-up call - your home just sold for $1.575m
Aspiring actress was fast asleep when her art deco house was sold under the hammer.
More local news
Co-operative grocery store pitched to battle food insecurity
Target recipients include those experiencing food insecurity.
Waitangi Day in the Bay of Plenty: Your guide to events
Annual events will be returning this Waitangi Day to bring local communities together.
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.