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Arrest in Katikati police incident after preschoolers evacuated, schools locked down
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Arrest in Katikati police incident after preschoolers evacuated, schools locked down

An early childhood centre was evacuated to a nearby college, which was in lockdown.

21 Nov 02:39 AM
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Emergency services at Katikati incident

An armed police officer can be seen at a cordon in Katikati.

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21 Nov 12:26 AM
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Council moves to replace leaking Katikati wastewater pipe

The 12km-long pipeline under Tauranga Harbour has failed four times in six months.

12 Nov 05:23 AM

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Traffic ‘really jammed’ south of Katikati, SH2
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Traffic ‘really jammed’ south of Katikati, SH2

NZTA are undertaking tree and drain maintenance work on SH2, near Katikati today.

08 Nov 10:55 PM
Growing unrest: Bay senior teachers begin wave of strikes
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Growing unrest: Bay senior teachers begin wave of strikes

More than 8000 Bay of Plenty workers join the mega-strike, including 1500 senior teachers.

14 Oct 02:14 AM
Avocado orchards donate tonnes fallen fruit after 'devastating winds'
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Avocado orchards donate tonnes fallen fruit after 'devastating winds'

25 Sep 10:33 PM
'Their instincts were correct': Young female staff targeted by 'touchy-feely' cafe boss
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'Their instincts were correct': Young female staff targeted by 'touchy-feely' cafe boss

29 Aug 06:00 AM
Bay of Plenty Apprentice of the Year winners announced
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Bay of Plenty Apprentice of the Year winners announced

27 Aug 04:03 PM
K9 team partners in crime-fighting
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K9 team partners in crime-fighting

05 Aug 09:36 PM
'Here to shake things up': Tauranga real estate firm rebrands
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'Here to shake things up': Tauranga real estate firm rebrands

Tremains Tauranga has reinvented itself as Bower Real Estate.

02 Aug 10:00 PM
Man hides out in bush for 5 months after slicing victim with machete over $20
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Man hides out in bush for 5 months after slicing victim with machete over $20

Christopher Millen went bush, stealing a rifle, tools and a sheep from a nearby house.

17 Jul 08:00 AM
'Some of the worst we’ve seen': Huge pile of concrete dumped illegally
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'Some of the worst we’ve seen': Huge pile of concrete dumped illegally

Cleaning up the concrete and other waste is expected to cost between $25,000 and $30,000.

12 Jul 12:00 AM
'God-given right': Family defends largely unconsented homestead on rural land
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'God-given right': Family defends largely unconsented homestead on rural land

A family wanted to be left alone to develop their land without council interference.

04 Jul 08:45 PM
Compliance concern: Growers oppose proposed geothermal water regulations
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Compliance concern: Growers oppose proposed geothermal water regulations

The draft plan affects water used for irrigation and frost protection.

01 Jul 12:00 AM
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'Unique opportunity': Live demonstrations of waka carving, lashing
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'Unique opportunity': Live demonstrations of waka carving, lashing

Master carvers will demonstrate daily from 10am to 4pm until June 29.

25 Jun 02:40 AM
'Absolutely crazy': Locals fume at state highway speed change
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'Absolutely crazy': Locals fume at state highway speed change

NZTA will revert the limit to 100km/h by July 1 after public consultation.

03 May 05:03 PM
Emergency water shutdown in Katikati
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Emergency water shutdown in Katikati

Katikati residents are urged to conserve water 'due to significant leak'.

01 May 12:30 AM
SH2 median barrier fight: Campaigners claim truck drove on wrong side
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SH2 median barrier fight: Campaigners claim truck drove on wrong side

Wire median barriers have removed right turns on SH2 between Waihī and Ōmokoroa.

17 Apr 05:05 AM
'Phenomenal' outcome: Five community boards to remain in Western Bay
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'Phenomenal' outcome: Five community boards to remain in Western Bay

The Local Government Commission overruled the proposed reduction.

16 Apr 02:22 AM
Grieving grandparents 'numb' after death of 4-year-old attacked by dogs
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Grieving grandparents 'numb' after death of 4-year-old attacked by dogs

They are trying to focus on the good memories of the boy they raised from a baby.

12 Apr 08:08 PM
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Zespri eyes next decade after hitting $4.5b milestone
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Zespri eyes next decade after hitting $4.5b milestone

The exporter now sells to 52 countries, with US sales up 30% despite tariffs.

30 Sep 08:00 AM
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Cruise industry warns NZ risks losing ships as costs bite
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Cruise industry warns NZ risks losing ships as costs bite

New Zealand is pricing itself out of the market for cruise ships

24 Sep 09:00 PM
SH35 on East Cape partially closed as Cyclone Tam continues to lash NZ
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SH35 on East Cape partially closed as Cyclone Tam continues to lash NZ

A potential low-system is set to form on the northeast coast of New Zealand.

18 Apr 08:01 AM
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Opinion: Green shoots emerge as business confidence rebounds
OpinionMark Lister

Opinion: Green shoots emerge as business confidence rebounds

The Fonterra payout this season is the highest in history.

16 Feb 03:00 PM

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Fatal dog attack: Community begins 'healing process' after child's death
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Fatal dog attack: Community begins 'healing process' after child's death

A blessing has been given at Katikati Medical Centre, where staff tried to save Timoti, 4.

09 Apr 11:41 PM
Locals take NZTA median barriers fight to Parliament
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Locals take NZTA median barriers fight to Parliament

Rochelle Zajko's petition calls for barrier gaps and safe turning bays.

07 Apr 08:00 PM
More of everything at cultural festival
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More of everything at cultural festival

The festival features over 30 food vendors from diverse cultures.

04 Apr 01:00 AM
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High-flying Syos buys underwater drone maker Bay Dynamics
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High-flying Syos buys underwater drone maker Bay Dynamics

Subsea capability was the only element missing in firm's offering to customers.

21 Oct 04:00 PM
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Opinion: Why a weaker NZ dollar could be both blessing and burden
OpinionMark Lister

Opinion: Why a weaker NZ dollar could be both blessing and burden

It’s at a three‑year low against the Australian dollar, now around A$0.88.

19 Oct 03:00 PM
Air NZ’s first electric aircraft takes off from Tauranga ahead of inter-island summer trips
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Air NZ’s first electric aircraft takes off from Tauranga ahead of inter-island summer trips

New battery-powered aircraft has a range of nearly 400km.

17 Oct 03:54 AM
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Airports group says NZ had world’s highest domestic airfare increase since 2019
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Airports group says NZ had world’s highest domestic airfare increase since 2019

Airline leader says comparisons with other countries are dubious.

15 Oct 09:54 PM
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Party line: Memories of NZ’s shared phone days revived in museum
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Party line: Memories of NZ’s shared phone days revived in museum

The exhibition features nostalgic chunky phones with circular dials.

21 Mar 11:00 PM
'All we knew was avocado on toast': City couple's orchard adventure
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'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.

15 Mar 04:00 PM
‘Only meant to scare it’: Dog killed after being shot with slug gun
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‘Only meant to scare it’: Dog killed after being shot with slug gun

Glenn Forsyth saw a dog eating bread he'd put out for birds. He shot it with a slug gun.

08 Mar 10:00 PM
'Pathetic' vandals tear up cricket turf
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'Pathetic' vandals tear up cricket turf

The Katikati Cricket Club has been left disheartened after some weekend vandalism.

27 Feb 09:01 PM
‘Dangerous’: GP wait times force local clinic to close books
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‘Dangerous’: GP wait times force local clinic to close books

Katikati health practice says poor funding has caused 'dangerous' wait times.

22 Feb 04:40 PM
Toy library thanks community for new carpet
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Toy library thanks community for new carpet

The Katikati Toy Library has a new lease on life - ready for 2025.

21 Feb 05:28 AM
Push to reinstate 100km/h limit for notorious SH2 stretch
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Push to reinstate 100km/h limit for notorious SH2 stretch

Public submissions sought to raise the SH2 speed limit to 100km/h.

07 Feb 11:00 PM
Death without debt: How to DIY a funeral
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Death without debt: How to DIY a funeral

A Western Bay woman is sharing ways people can minimise of the cost of funerals.

07 Feb 03:28 AM
Co-operative grocery store pitched to battle food insecurity
Bay of Plenty Times

Co-operative grocery store pitched to battle food insecurity

Target recipients include those experiencing food insecurity.

04 Feb 01:30 AM
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