Katikati news
Rural news

'Pretty positive': Fieldays vendors thrive as farmers invest
Farmers flocked to Fieldays, boosted by high milk and red meat prices.

Young Farmers visit Fieldays as they gear up for grand final
A couple of top Young Farmers popped in to talk to The Country's Jamie Mackay too.

The Country: Shane Jones holds court at Fieldays
A cast of 1000s including Shane Jones, Te Radar, George Dodson, and Rick Ladd.
Car news and advice


Chery Tiggo 7 will be NZ’s cheapest PHEV (and boast ‘Super Hybrid’ range)
New Tiggo 7 and larger Tiggo 8 to launch in July.

Giltrap Group sews up sponsorship deal with New Zealand Fashion Week
Deal will being all Giltrap brands together for the first time.

Mazda CX-3 SP20 long-term test: paper trail
It's time for our annual long-term car team task.
OneRoof property news

Shortland Street star turns down $2.65m offer for her Auckland home
“I’m in no rush, and the right person will come along, just like I did."

Revealed: The most expensive street in every Auckland suburb
How does your home's new CV compare to the value of these elite addresses?

How old? Kohukohu home built with recycled materials has everyone fooled
Bushland property bears all the hallmarks of a colonial cottage.
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.