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He used his own struggles to help pave the way for others
Jacqui Whyte will continue fighting for families of loved ones needing specialist care.

Vietnam veteran from Katikati gives insight into hardship of military life
'As a veteran, I was there – sometimes I still am.'

‘Totally reckless' planning rules on hold
Dangerous intersections and heavy traffic on SH2 not addressed - councillor.

'Great concern': Mayor's worry for people using congested SH2 as new route delayed
'You do it one day and it takes one hour and the next day it takes two hours, it's hard.'

Katikati wrestler Suraj Singh wins 57kg title at Oceania Championships
The Commonwealth Games medallist has won the 57kg title at the Oceania Championship.

Golden wedding couple prove naysayers wrong
The Waihī Beach couple had some pushback when married, but here they are, 50 years on.

Unique piece of Katikati history returns for public display
Original shop mural submission finds its way back home.

New venture for Chrome Collective
Katikati Resource Recovery Centre opens its doors.

Best season yet for little dotterels
Brighton Reserve had the largest dotterel breeding colony this season.

Expectations surpassed from Christmas campaign
Chrismas campaign raises $86,000 for Waipuna Hospice.

New look bar and restaurant for The Club Katikati
New venture is part of changes for The Club — previously Katikati RSA and Citizens Club

Roundabout grass mown down by vigilante hay baler
Long grass is being turned into hay on a busy Bay of Plenty roundabout.

'Working from home' a good option says NZTA as Waihī to Tauranga works get underway
Work on State Highway 2 between Waihī to Tauranga expected to continue into March.

Mum's e-vehicle panic in four hours SH2 jam with sick child
Motorists are rescheduling their lives to allow for 'horrific' Tauranga delays.

Real-life experiences in native bush
A one-day school has been introduced for children who are not students at the school.

Saving a Te Puna native bush reserve
Friends of I’Anson Bush Reserve dedicate countless hours to pest animal and plant control.

Top cycle tracks revealed
There's a bike ride for everyone in the Western Bay of Plenty.

Anglers' big day out
The 19th Annual Ongare Point Fishing Competition was held earlier this month.

'It’s been quite overwhelming': Teacher's shock diagnosis
Maia advises anyone facing a similar ordeal not to google too much after a diagnosis.

'I'm a man of habit': 25 years on Hugh's still hitting the gym
‘‘You need to do it. Otherwise you become a slab.’’

Man's journey with 'miracle drug' on hold after brain tumour found
The father still hopes to reach his goal of getting back on the treatment.

Western Bay of Plenty 2024: Looking at the bigger picture
Western Bay of Plenty Mayor James Denyer’s first column of the year.

District's top playgrounds revealed
Western Bay parks are the perfect free summer fun.