Katikati news
Emergency water shutdown in Katikati
Katikati residents are urged to conserve water 'due to significant leak'.
SH2 median barrier fight: Campaigners claim truck drove on wrong side
Wire median barriers have removed right turns on SH2 between Waihī and Ōmokoroa.
Nan’s ‘unbearable’ grief after 4yo moko killed by dogs
He was her 'last connection' to her late daughter, a Givealittle page says.
Three dogs euthanised after fatal attack on 4-year-old child
The breeds of the dogs have not been 'fully confirmed'.
‘Go on little boy, your mum will be waiting’: Family’s tribute to 4yo killed in dog attack
A small community is shocked by the death and praying for the surviving child.
Party line: Memories of NZ’s shared phone days revived in museum
The exhibition features nostalgic chunky phones with circular dials.
'All we knew was avocado on toast': City couple's orchard adventure
Couple flipped their lives from corporate city dwellers to hands-on avocado orchardists.
‘Dangerous’: GP wait times force local clinic to close books
Katikati health practice says poor funding has caused 'dangerous' wait times.
Toy library thanks community for new carpet
The Katikati Toy Library has a new lease on life - ready for 2025.
Rural news
'Dark horse' emerges: Meiji named as potential bidder for Fonterra's Mainland
Japanese food group Meiji is listed on the Nikkei 225.
Finding forever home for old farming dogs getting harder - charity
The charity has rehomed about 18,000 farming canines over the last decade.
A nod to back-country culture: Gisborne author gains book recognition
Sam Gibson finds recognition boosts his confidence as a new author.
Car news and advice
Chery Tiggo 4 HEV: NZ’s cheapest hybrid-SUV
Big premium over standard Tiggo 4, but more power and much better economy.
Subaru WRX tS Spec B for New Zealand: spoiler alert
New model combines manual gearbox with adaptive suspension for the first time.
Skoda Octavia RS review: Estate of play
If you think a VW Golf GTI station wagon sounds cool, you'll love this Octavia.
OneRoof property news
Mystery buyer snaps up historic convent for $275,000
The building had attracted the attention of paranormal investigators.
Penthouse with mega-balcony for sale as owners quit city for life on a yacht
Couple turned dilapidated apartment into something special.
'Man, it's a big drop': New CVs spark confusion as Auckland Council braces for barrage of calls
What homeowners need to know about the new property valuations.
More local news
Co-operative grocery store pitched to battle food insecurity
Target recipients include those experiencing food insecurity.
Waitangi Day in the Bay of Plenty: Your guide to events
Annual events will be returning this Waitangi Day to bring local communities together.
A new twist to Shakespeare’s tragic romance
Romeo and Juliet: Tragic story retold in 1930s era in Te Puna.
'I decided to do it for me': Why council boss quit
He says being in chief executive roles for 10 years “takes its toll”.
Former PM shocked by trampled dotterel breeding ground
The Waihī Beach community is in shock after a series of disturbing vandalism incidents.
BoP summer music festival guide: Kiwi band reveals 'ridiculous' ritual
The hottest music festivals in Taupō, Tauranga, Mount Maunganui and Coromandel.
Katikati Advertiser signs off
Katikati Advertiser has marked many community successes and milestones in its time.
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.
A day of culture for the Katikati community
Multicultural performances, music, interactive workshops and more.
Environmental group in the running for community of the year
The awards recognise groups that have made an outstanding difference to their community.
Communications, clocks and treasures among summer museum exhibitions
Historic clocks and communications at Western Bay Museum.