Katikati news
NZ's most prolific road-tripper: Nine hidden gems off our main highways
What happens when you come face to face with a heavy truck on a single-lane gravel track?
Lions clubs focus on diabetes
The event is a walk around the rim of Waihi’s Martha Pit this weekend.
Easter Sunday remains a day to shop
85% of people supported the policy continuing to allow trading on Easter Sunday.
Exhibitions celebrate the past, honour environmental efforts
The two exhibitions are now open at Western Bay Museum.
A season of summer kicks-off in Waihī Beach
The free event includes live entertainment, food trucks, farmers market and activities.
Premium
High hopes, no new homes yet: NZ Super Fund, Classic partnership
'No titles have come through yet for build partners to commence the construction.'
Opinion: Trump v Fed - a showdown ahead as interest rate cuts continue
OPINION: US inflation stabilises, but Trump's policies may complicate Fed's strategy.
He bought his first student flat at 18. Now he’s a professional investor
Landlords in the Deep South say if student flats are well run, they don't get trashed.
Letters to the editor: Guy Fawkes so-called 'fun' terrible for animals
OPINION: Our readers have their say.
'Sickening': Female preschool teacher charged with possessing child abuse images
The teacher has been in court and has been granted interim name suppression.
‘Tough news’: NZME proposes to close 14 local newspapers, with the loss of 30 jobs
Herald owner says community titles are no longer profitable in changing media landscape.
Rural News
The Country Full Show: Zespri boss on predicted record returns
Jason Te Brake, Peter Newbold, Chris Russell, Jo Luxton, Mike Petersen.
Fonterra's consumer business sale and how it might look
Lack of capital for the FMCG operation is not the only reason for Fonterra's exit.
How grandad used to farm: Vintage club to host annual crank up day
The Hauraki Vintage Machinery Club showcases blast from the past.
Green-thumbed community plants 4000 natives
Marco School pupils were out on the hills, planting 4000 natives in the republic.
Butchery turns Christmas ham into hope for Gaza children
"It’s a small gesture that can have a big impact.”
Shortlist announced for 2025 Zanda McDonald Award
The shortlist of 10 young professionals from Australia and NZ has been revealed.
Lifestyle news
Society Insider: Tenby Powell's cancer bucket list; property mogul Nigel McKenna's big year
A $100m hotel and spa and globe-trotting with rising hospo star partner.
Think you’re not flexible enough to take up yoga? This 74yo will prove you wrong
Bill Hale is showing everyone it's never too late to start something new.
Singaporeans pay $40m for 24.9% of five-village retirement chain
'This is a capital-intensive business. We really want to expand' – chairman Bill McDonald.
Explained: Why would Kmart expand in this tough retail environment?
Boss from across the Tasman explains the reasoning behind Kmart's expansion here.
JLL retirement village study: population up, companies adjust growth
Most older people do not live in such villages, even with 53,000 people there now.
Social media etiquette: The dos and don'ts of work group chats
How to avoid getting yourself in a pickle.
Car news and advice
Why physical buttons are returning to modern cars
The trend signifies a critical reassessment of how drivers interact with their cars.
BMW NZ reveals pricing for new 1 Series hatchback range
Range includes entry-level and more sporting-focused variants.
Kiwi prices, specification announced for Leapmotor C10 EV-SUV
Leapmotor is an EV startup - but will price will the C10 SUV start at in NZ?
OneRoof property news
Mortgage rates may not drop much despite OCR cut, experts warn
“We need that cash rate below 4% ASAP.”
Half the neighbourhood invited to auction of protester’s home
Jan Wilcox faced police batons during infamous Springbok rugby tour in the 1980s.
'Gotham City' penthouse ditches stripper pole and car bed as it aims to snag an Asian buyer
Apartment's decor has been toned down.
More local news
College hosts major Pasifika festival
Nations from all over the Pacific were represented.
Knockout ambition: Champion teen boxer eyes Olympics
Motekiai commutes from Te Puna to Rotorua to train.
107.3 Kuaka FM back on the airwaves
Ōmokoroa kids radio station Kuaka FM up and running again.
Road work ramps up for summer along SH2
Big summer of road maintenance coming up for the Western Bay.
The season when the creative get Christmasy
Decorative upcycled trees will debut at the opening of Santa’s Grotto.
Weekly report from Katikati Police
Never engage with cold callers, Sergeant Steve Hindmarsh warns.
Doggies go walkies throughout the Western Bay
Doggy Day Out party coming in March.
Ōmokoroa Artists wowed at expo foot traffic
The exhibition was on at Ōmokoroa’s newly renovated Settlers Hall.
Simple elegance of glass on show
It started in Omaha: International glass artist at Katikati gallery.
Big day on Sunday in Katikati
Katikati Sunday farmers market opened with a family fun day at Haiku Park.
No carpet, no go for toy library programme
Weekly activity Minikidi can’t go ahead on grimy carpet.
New toys wanted for gift appeal
The gifts are for children who attend a Christmas dinner.
Pedestrian platform will help slow down busy intersection
School kids create signs to help spread the road safety message.