Katikati news
Familiar faces front folk club gig
The duo play the guitar, keyboard, accordion, bodhran, penny whistle and bagpipes.
Exploring health apps with DORA
No booking is required to find out what the apps can do.
Athenree Rd: Five cars down the same bank this year
Locals are concerned about people driving too fast for the conditions of the road.
News in brief: Te Puna to Waihī Beach
Housie and quiz night saved, new councillor sworn in and a ‘thank you, Katikati’ letter.
Walking festival strides for continuity
The event will be extended to three weeks and new Western Bay walks will be announced.
Premium
Boating companies in liquidation owing IRD $1.5m in unpaid taxes
The businesses owe unpaid taxes and loans, according to the IRD's statements of claim.
Consumer advocate urges faster action on grocery sector competition to ease price pain
While the Grocery Commissioner is moving ahead of schedule, action remains slow.
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.
Mark Lister: Why gold is a must-have diversifier in uncertain economic times
OPINON: Gold has been one of the best performing assets these past two years.
ELE collapse: Deloitte repaying staff $4.1m owed, BNZ gets full amount
Receivers have collected about 85% of the total amount owed by debtors.
'True maestro': Top TV reporter once punched by Sir Bob Jones has died
Rod Vaughan has been described as 'the epitome of journalistic excellence'.
Rural News
'I can’t get my head around it': Brother questions mysterious circumstances around death
Cranston, 43, died when he was struck by a vehicle while walking his dog in Raglan.
'Good start': Post-cyclone whitebait ban over as catchers make up for lost time
The season didn't go ahead for most of last year after rāhui put in place.
$125k of funding available for Rotorua rural projects
Community encouraged to submit proposals for consideration.
Report reveals final tragic moments of boy killed by log at Gisborne beach
Oliver Shone, 11, was on holiday when he tragically was killed by a log at Waikanae Beach.
The Country: Rural banking with ANZ boss Antonia Watson
Antonia Watson, Sir Peter Beck, J Corkran, Nigel Woodhead, Blair Drysdale, C Brandolino.
Dairy exporters in USA gloomy over China demand outlook
The US update notes China’s efforts to grow its own milk production.
Lifestyle news
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.
'Difficult and murky territory': Should you connect with your kid's friends online?
'It might mean that you need to censor your online behaviour and what you post.'
Hollie Smith: Painting nudes, regaining her voice and confronting infertility
Ahead of an art exhibition and tour, the musician reveals the true cost of creativity.
What I eat every day: A physio's tips to optimise your diet and exercise
Advice for how to harness your health and live better for longer.
Marriage is on a downward trend and here’s why
Opinion: Who wants to be resentful and unhappy?
Car news & advice
110km/h speed limit on State Highway 1 Orewa to Warkworth to ‘unlock economic growth’
'Moving people and freight quickly and safely between regions' is the aim.
Skoda Scala and Kamiq NZ updates: the eyes have it (but a new engine too)
Skoda's baby hatch and SUV duo are looking a bit sharper now.
Now we Cross to: 2024 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross XLS PHEV
A few choice updates are keeping the Eclipse Cross fresh in the PHEV world.
OneRoof property news
SBS secretly cuts six-month interest rate to 5.99%
Home loan rate blows all the other deals out of the water, brokers tell OneRoof.
Bumper Grand Designs sell-off: TV show homes worth $10m up for grabs
Three stars of the hit Kiwi series are vying for buyer attention.
Luxon $945,000 richer after house sale? PM finds buyer for his investment property
The asking price was $205,000 below the unit’s 2021 CV.
More local news
Waihī Beach CCTV camera is eye of the storm
Cameras may be introduced to other critical points in the stormwater network.
Events and gig guide for Katikati/Ōmokoroa/Te Puna/Waihī Beach
Western BOP events and gig guide
'The smell is horrendous': Walking track used as dumping site
Fly-tippers are dumping all sorts of waste on conservation land.
Orange river: What early tests revealed
Regional council confirms preliminary results after the river turned bright orange.
Katikati Avocado Food and Wine Festival bands announced
The lead act remains under wraps for now.
2024 marks 100 years since Waihī Beach School opens its doors
Lessons were first held in a chippy shop when school was being built.
Laid-back approach helps to keep the crowds coming back to ‘magical’ park in Athenree
A new business that had a rocky start has gone on to take out the industry's top award.
Median barrier work to cease on SH2
Residents have been protesting the barriers for several months.
'I can float': School missed 'red flag' in drowned student's swimming form
A coroner has found closer supervision of Jaden Chhayrann should have taken place.
'Pause before you pour': Fatbergs cause issues in BoP pipes
Blockages cause wastewater to back up and then overflow.
Events and gig guide for Katikati/Ōmokoroa/Te Puna/Waihī Beach
Western BOP events and gig guide.
Kaimai Coast knitters included in Bay of Plenty exhibition
Seven items have been accepted in the Fibre Takes Flight exhibition.
Artist dabbles in a variety of different mediums
Raglan artist at Carlton Gallery’s latest exhibition.
Man, I feel like a good concert
The line-up for the Katikati Twlight Concerts 2025 has been announced.