Katikati news
Death without debt: How to DIY a funeral
A Western Bay woman is sharing ways people can minimise of the cost of funerals.
Co-operative grocery store pitched to battle food insecurity
Target recipients include those experiencing food insecurity.
Graduates say goodbye to school years
Graduates leave behind a legacy for younger students to aspire to, principal says.
Reptiles make for great pets, but they too are for life
Reptile World will showcase several species of reptiles at Katikati A&P Show in February.
Katikati senior constable to work in Chatham Islands
Katikati police are looking for a new staff member.
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
Rural news
'Quite unique': Digging into the DNA of NZ's working dogs
New research aims to shed new light on a farmer’s best friend.
Fishing company lands $16,500 fine for seabird risk, false reports
Macnicol Fishing was found to not use a bird-scaring device and wrongly recording fishing.
'Don’t steal my fish': Orca battle fishermen who hooked massive competition tuna
'Some orca have clearly learned that fishing lines can equate to an easy meal.'
Car news and advice
Brake pad dust more harmful than diesel emissions: study
Scientists compared brake dust emissions to diesel exhaust particle toxicity.
JAC T9 review: the ute that JAC built
Long-established truck maker's first go at a ute sets a new standard.
BYD Sealion 7 first drive: Model Why?
BYD takes direct aim at the Tesla Model Y with aggressive pricing and generous specs.
OneRoof property news
Hollywood duo selling their NZ bolt-hole - ‘they spent crazy money on this property’
Agent is courting Kiwi country superstar Kaylee Bell as a potential buyer.
The run-down, leaky Ponsonby villa that scared off every other buyer
Peter and Robyn Fuller snapped up the relocated home and turned it into something amazing.
Christian couple’s life-size Ark for sale - ‘we need a Noah 2.0’
Unusual property needs a buyer with vision.
More local news
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.
Festival celebrates the joys of avocado
Chef Brad King will be making avo-inspired treats on the hour during the festival.
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.
'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.