Katikati news
Dad describes evacuation as 'intense' wildfire threatened homes
Firefighters remain at the scene two days later dealing with flare-ups.
Host families needed for international students
Katikati College are expecting an influx of international students for 2025.
A festival for mental health by the river
This will be the final River Sounds Festival.
‘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.
Exhibitions celebrate the past, honour environmental efforts
The two exhibitions are now open at Western Bay Museum.
Artworks created through fabric, paint and thread
Artist hopes for viewers of her work to appreciate the natural world.
Premium
Letters to the editor: Greenfield site better option for new pool complex
Opinion: Our readers have their say.
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.
Rural News
A Kiwi industry abuzz: How mānuka honey is finding its sweet spot again
'You don’t want to be doom and gloom your whole life. That's just a miserable way to live'
Gisborne farmer new president as Rural Women NZ count down to centenary
A 'committed advocate for women and New Zealand’s primary sector over many years'
A2 Milk rallies sharply on dividend news
Concerns about China cast a shadow over share price.
Rural mental health initiative receives funds
The initiative gets farmers off the farm and into the water.
Shane Jones talks regional development, climate change and ignoring 'screeching voices'
'Climate change in my view, over the last regime, has been turned into a religion.'
The Country Full Show: Zespri boss on predicted record returns
Jason Te Brake, Peter Newbold, Chris Russell, Jo Luxton, Mike Petersen.
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
Kiwi e-motorbike maker reveals new model
Hamilton-based e-motorbike maker FTN Motion has revealed a new version of the Streetdog.
Take Charge Expo's EV showcase coming to Christchurch this November
Free event aims to give the public a first-hand look at the latest in EV technology.
Why physical buttons are returning to modern cars
The trend signifies a critical reassessment of how drivers interact with their cars.
OneRoof property news
Aussie tries to buy burnt down Kiwi bach sight unseen but local beats them to it
Mortgagee sale of beach property in Waihau Bay attracts strong interest.
Real estate agency's $250,000 car giveaway to new townhouse buyers
First five buyers to sign up before Black Friday get a $50,000 Toyota Camry Hybrid.
Mortgage rates may not drop much despite OCR cut, experts warn
“We need that cash rate below 4% ASAP.”
More local news
A season of summer kicks-off in Waihī Beach
The free event includes live entertainment, food trucks, farmers market and activities.
Murals to make the heart sing
Local primary schools are contributing to outdoor murals to beautify an area in Katikati.
Local Woolworths baker is among the top four
Shehan competed in a bake-off at Manukau Institute of Technology.
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.