Western Bay ratepayers face 7.04 per cent average rates increase
It comes as the council plans to upgrade "key community facilities".
It comes as the council plans to upgrade "key community facilities".
Moana Jr is Katikati College's first whole-school production in more than two decades.
This isn't burnout, says Katikati Medical Centre's Vicky Jones.
Families devastated and council fuming after graveside mementos wrecked.
Fire and Emergency crews were called at 11.18am.
A man named Dave and a dog named Thor held the key.
Many growers in the sweetheart export sector are 'under severe financial stress'.
Why unseen moments matter most for rugby's newest Knight.
'Unbelievably bad' kiwifruit season has the industry experiencing huge pressures.
Shark scientist Dr Riley Elliott had been tracking the great white.
Problems or opportunities? Industry pledges to rise to challenges after tough year.
The local surf club president said the deluge 'came without warning'.
'They left with the clothes on their back.'
Civil Defence teams assessing damage caused by flash flooding.
The Kiwi soprano was on an unusual, yet specific, mission.
He's joined by about 25,000 vehicles a day on the stretch of highway.
Reports include a car being stuck in floodwaters.
The problem is believed to be making traffic congestion on SH2 worse than it should be.
An expert shares how people can make the most of their groceries as living costs increase.
An expert shares how people can make the most of their groceries as living costs rise.
It's likely to be at least another year before a decision on the road's future is made.
Another mum had to move her child's daycare so she could get to work on time.
The outpouring of support has blown the family away.
Councillor questions $9.8m spend on one road when $4m to re-open another too 'difficult'.
After last week’s deluge, more rain on the sodden soils could mean slips and floods.
“I’ve got the skills to be the best possible advocate for the Bay of Plenty."
Waka Kotahi warns peak hour traffic on 'sensitive' stretch of SH2 will be bad for a while.
"This is a very important roading project."