Katikati news
Graduates say goodbye to school years
Graduates leave behind a legacy for younger students to aspire to, principal says.
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.
Celebrities set to tame Waihī Beach and fairways
The Fox raises funds for the Waihī Beach Surf Club and Coastguard.
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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.
Operation Reach: Senior Head Hunter charged over plot to smuggle 50kg cocaine from Brazil
The 60-year-old appeared in court yesterday, nine months after Operation Reach co-accused.
Rural News
Water-efficient orchards: How tech is helping Hawke’s Bay growers
'It is a much more efficient way of getting twice as many apples using a lot less water.'
GP finds his 'happy place' in avocado orchard
Tauranga GP Dr Andrew Corin balances work with avocado farming and creative writing.
94 days and 200 miles - farm dog's long journey home in 1921
The Country looks back at some of the biggest and best stories of the past 12 months.
'It was his life' - legacy of the ultimate collector
The Country looks back at some of the biggest and best stories of the past 12 months.
'Remarkable': Ian calls time after 47 years at Rotorua company
"If you’re loyal to them, they will be loyal to you."
Boozy Christmas farm theft leads to comedy of errors in 1923
"On arriving at the courthouse, they actually tried to sell the pig to its real owner."
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
Kia Syros debuts as tech-packed city SUV with petrol or diesel power
Syros aims to deliver high-end features, modern styling and versatile performance.
Best reviews of 2024: Toyota C-HR GR Sport
The GR Sport offers more performance than the standard car. But it's still not sporty.
BMW revives Techno Violet for Kith M1 and XM special editions
BMW and Kith unveil a Techno Violet-themed M1 art car and a limited-edition XM SUV.
OneRoof property news
NZ’s most affordable beach homes: Where to get a bach for less than $500,000
Be prepared to go remote and get creative.
NZ in recession - expect a 0.5% cut in interest rates
The five things you need to know about the housing market this week.
Woman behind $26m mansion sale: ‘I was told I would never be a good agent’
Top agent isn’t afraid to knock on people’s doors.
More local news
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.
'Flare up at 1am': Ten properties evacuated due to shelter belt fire
Crews are monitoring and mopping up hot spots this morning.