Construction of two new Ōmokoroa schools get Govt tick
Construction of two new schools in Ōmokoroa will begin next year.
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Turtle-y awesome: 'Cheeky' green turtle Smee returned to ocean
He needed help after being hooked by a fisherman.
Waitekohekohe recreational park officially opens
New park opens for Katikati's walkers, mountain bikers and horse riders.
Waihi Beach home’s surprising $1.8m sale after freak tornado rips through town
Storm damage nearly stopped on-site auction from going ahead.
Bellamy brothers have a combined more than 100 years working at Supreme Hoists
The Bellamy brothers have a combined more than 100 years working at Supreme Hoists.
Framing up for Katikati Innovative Horticulture Centre
The Katikati Innovative Horticulture Centre building is taking shape at Katikati College.
Parks Week celebrated with events
This week is WBOP District Council's parks week.
Exhibition celebrates 70 years of community service
Katikati Volunteer Fire Brigade celebrates milestone birthday with local museum
Walking not the only option in this year's Echo festival
Cycling, kayaking and a boat trip are also on offer.
Cycle, ride or walk through Katikati’s new park
Waitekohekohe Recreational Park officially opens.
'It was like a train': Tornado rips roof from Waihī Beach home
'When we went back upstairs we could see blue sky ... the whole roof was gone.'
Live: Thunderstorm threat for North Island; forecasters monitor Fiji cyclone
There's even more rain coming for the already sodden island.
Permanent closure of Te Puna ‘rat run’ proposed
The prospect of permanently closing the road is up for debate.
'Totally storm fatigued': Residents told to stay vigilant as more rain bears down
The peninsula is under a heavy rain warning until tomorrow morning.
Severe thunderstorm watch issued for Bay of Plenty and Coromandel
Thunderstorms have developed about the Hauraki Plains.
Tree belt blaze a burning mystery
Fire not suspicious but arborist will check on trees, report back.
Catching flies has inspired this family to create the FFF card game
A family from Whakamarama has invented a quirky card game.
Elder housing units in Katikati to be replaced
Works begin in Heron Cres to replace 11 units.
'Close call': Mental health worker sacked after refusing vaccine awarded $43,000
The woman had a 'sound' reason to refuse the jab, the authority said.
Stronger than Bola? New analysis shows how Cyclone Gabrielle compares
Gabrielle appears to have been a stronger cyclone system than even 1988’s disastrous Bola.
Explained: Our lousy 2023 summer - why we need to brace for more heavy rainfall on horizon
La Niña isn't done with NZ's drenched north, with another soaking possible in early March.
$2m in less than 2 days! Generous Kiwis open their hearts for Red Cross and NZ Herald/NZME fundraiser
Please help the hundreds of thousands of Kiwis impacted by Cyclone Gabrielle.
Cyclone Gabrielle: Light at end of tunnel 'but not there yet'
People in towns on the east coast can now leave the peninsula and supplies can get in.
Kiwifruit harvest kicks off in Pukehina despite curveballs
New Zealand’s 2023 kiwifruit harvest has kicked off.
Katikati Plant and Produce Market celebrates 15 years
Katikati Plant and Produce Market celebrates 15 years of fundraising this week.
'It's challenging you': Come and check out 'Earth's Worst Exhibition'
A new exhibition offers a satirical look at the world of art.
Affordable rentals for seniors draw closer
Abbeyfield WBOP now has its concept plans for the new build.
Cyclone Gabrielle: Power may not be restored to some this week, SH2 at Karangahake reopens
One school will remain closed on Wednesday due to tree damage.
72 hours of hell – how Cyclone Gabrielle shook the North Island
Cyclone Gabrielle lived up to its forecast as the worst storm this century.
Cyclone Gabrielle: $2b kiwifruit industry right in path of storm
Fruit quality woes could intensify as Cyclone Gabrielle hits premium growing regions.
Western Bay locals seek shelter from storm
Centres throughout the Western Bay of Plenty provided safe havens on Monday night.
'Like being stranded on an island': No way out for Karangahake Gorge residents
Due to flooding there was no way out of the gorge in either direction.
Cyclone Gabrielle: Power outages, state of emergency in BOP
Western Bay of Plenty Mayor James Denyer declared a state of emergency on Monday night.
'Bittersweet': Mixed emotions for shark scientist who tags newborn great white
The same week another shark had her satellite tag ripped off by a fishing line.