Katikati news
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Graduates say goodbye to school years
Graduates leave behind a legacy for younger students to aspire to, principal says.
Zespri to expand offshore gold kiwifruit growing after affirmative producer vote
Vote goes Zespri's way this time.
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
Centre at risk of more cutbacks
The centre will have to consolidate further if it does not get the help it needs.
Celebrities set to tame Waihī Beach and fairways
The Fox raises funds for the Waihī Beach Surf Club and Coastguard.
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The drug-dealing Mongrel Mob boss who had $68k cash in a Louis Vuitton handbag
The gang leader was seen in a pub carpark buying 1kg of meth for $140,000.
Gang members arrested after alleged 200kg meth heist at Port of Tauranga
Two men allegedly broke into shipping container and pulled out five suitcases of drugs.
Editorial: Christmas donations show community spirit still shining through
OPINION: In trying financial times, people still find the capacity to give.
National, local companies are creditors of Rotorua housing project
The financier wants $28.2m; unsecured creditors are listed as being owed another $167,000.
Audrey Young: Rating 20 rookie MPs after their first year in the job
ANALYSIS: National's Class of 2023 - some have excelled, some have disappointed.
Spark's 40% plunge: What went wrong for the telecom giant?
OPINION: Spark removed from global index, share buyback questioned as debt rises.
Rural News
Nadia Lim and Carlos Bagrie talk farming on The Country
The Country looks back at some of the biggest and best stories of the past 12 months.
Summer reads: From builders to dairy farmers - the power lists of 2024
From the building industry to charity executives - who are the power players in NZ?
Ātiamuri dairy farmers start from scratch
The Country looks back at some of the biggest and best stories of the past 12 months.
This plant looks like a huhu bug but don't let that put you off
The Country looks back at some of the biggest and best stories of the past 12 months.
When rugby legend George Nēpia put farming before the game
The Country looks back at some of the biggest and best stories of the past 12 months.
The Country Fast Five - meet Manoj Kumar and Sumit Kamoj
The Country looks back at some of the biggest and best stories of the past 12 months.
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
Best reviews of 2024: Volkswagen Crafter TrailLite 300
Can an 8m-long motorhome really be cool to car people? Let's find out.
Global EV market poised for 30% growth in 2025
EV global market share to go rise to 16.7%, up from a projected 13.2% in 2024.
What is the correct way to hold a steering wheel?
Holding a steering wheel may seem simple, but many people still get it wrong.
OneRoof property news
Every town that's getting a new RV in 2025 - what homeowners can expect
Council rate rises have been on every Kiwi's mind.
Revealed: The hot 100 New Zealand suburbs to watch in 2025
These are the neighbourhoods with the most potential for buyers.
Agent who sold Jason Statham's Kiwi crib lifts lid on NZ's luxury market
Bayleys' Sarah Liu on dealing with high-net-worth homeowners.
More local news
Outdoor fire restrictions amid vegetation fire surge
There have been 69 vegetation fires in the last month.
A lifetime told in art through someone else’s eyes
Michelle Fokerd tells stories through her art, this time of a dementia patient.
Teaching stalwart wraps up 45-year career
Katikati Primary School community says goodbye to Anne Morriss at the end of the year.
Christmas celebration in Athenree
This event replaces previous years' Athenree foreshore carols event.
Spike in Aongatete burglaries
Katikati police report on burglary spike and scammers.
A fresh look at produce by Grow On Katikati
Jizzy Green and Jess Moir on the basics of gardening.
Q&A with Bay Conservation Alliances' Michelle Elborn
BCA was born out of the Western Bay of Plenty, but now operates Bay of Plenty-wide.
Katikati's Christmas in the Park to get the festive season under way
A range of local talent is to set to entertain at the Moore Park event.
People came in their droves to Waihī Beach festival
Big events will help bring opportunity into the coastal town, organiser says.
The rumble of the humble tractor
Tractor drivers enjoyed one of their day-long meandering adventures recently.
Community boards facing axe
Western Bay of Plenty District could have fewer councillors to vote for next election.
'Destined to be a teacher'
A teacher who spent 45 years at two Katikati schools passed away this month.
Katikati police report: John Deere Gator stolen, graffiti in Ōmokoroa, vandalism of local tavern
Weekly report from Katikati Police.
Dad describes evacuation as 'intense' wildfire threatened homes
Firefighters remain at the scene two days later dealing with flare-ups.