New ZealandAnother byelection triggered as second board member quitsIt is the second byelection announced for the district in as many weeks.23 Aug 04:20 AM
New Zealand‘Long time coming’: Twice denied, Māori to get place at council's tableThe vote was 9-3, with one councillor calling the decision ‘totally wrong'.17 Aug 06:28 AM
New ZealandIncreased risk of injury or death: Cathedral Cove tracks closed for summerPeople urged to stay away from the cove and nearby bays.17 Aug 12:23 AM
New ZealandResignation triggers $23k byelection in Western BayNominations will open on Thursday.08 Aug 03:34 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Precious resource': Business convicted of unlawfully taking millions of litres of groundwaterThe company faces a hefty fine.06 Aug 06:14 PM
New ZealandWhy car wrecks are left where they crash for weeksA resident questions why crashed cars are left so long, only to have their parts stolen.02 Aug 07:53 PM
New Zealand'Cat lady of Katikati' closing rescue doors due to costsCatherine Sharp hopes someone can take over Katikati Rescue Cats.02 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandGoing for gold for a worthy causeThe Blonde Mullet Brigade is sweeping the country raising funds for youth mental health.02 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandMissing woman's generous act remembered as search of tracks continuesThe former midwife has been missing since Wednesday.28 Jul 02:06 AM
New ZealandSeveral tracks closed in Kaimai Range after pathogen discoveryA review on the closures would be made after September 29.23 Jul 10:33 PM
New ZealandHeavy rain watch issued for CoromandelA front is expected to move southwards over northern New Zealand.18 Jul 11:55 PM
New ZealandHave you seen Bodhi? Dog missing for weeks after strangers put it in their carBodhi was seen by two separate people getting into a red car.17 Jul 01:00 AM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Freshwater policy changes are comingKatikati growers, farmers and residents discuss water quality with the regional council.12 Jul 02:00 AM
New Zealand'Efficiencies' if Tauranga and Western Bay work together — mayorThe Future for Local Government review panel released its final report in June.11 Jul 09:00 PM
New ZealandOutage update: Strong winds cause hundreds to lose powerResidents remain without power this morning.04 Jul 10:24 PM
New ZealandNo longer just a holiday destination: Western Bay average property values cross $1m markBut there are concerns about what this means for pensioners on fixed incomes.04 Jul 06:00 PM
New ZealandKatikati firm hits bullseye with world champShot Darts has signed up darts world champion Michael Smith.02 Jul 10:12 PM
New ZealandCar badly damaged after hitting multiple cows in Bay of PlentyThe crash happened around 3.20am.02 Jul 07:38 PM
New ZealandStrong wind watch for BoP, orange warning for CoromandelStrong wind warnings issued for Bay of Plenty and Coromandel.02 Jul 06:48 PM
New ZealandWaihī Beach floods: Community “worries every time it rains”Residents have vented their concerns after flash floods ripped through the seaside town.26 Jun 11:18 PM
New ZealandWaihī Beach: Flood issues top priorityThe local Swat team is on the job, ramping up the need for flood protection measures.26 Jun 02:56 AM
New ZealandWatch: Tractor and shelter belt fire near TaurangaFire and Emergency staff at the scene of a shelter belt and tractor blaze in Whakamarama.26 Jun 12:38 AM
New Zealand75 hours of rain: Local state of emergency for Tairāwhiti, 130 evacuated, all major roads closed, rivers risingProlonged heavy rain threatens to cause fresh slips and flooding across the North Island.22 Jun 09:31 AM
New Zealand75 hours of rain: Residents in East Coast's Te Karaka self-evacuate, river levels continue to climbProlonged heavy rain threatens to cause fresh slips and flooding across the North Island.22 Jun 02:03 AM
New ZealandWeather warnings: Lightning strikes, power cuts affect regionA tree has been damaged by lightning at a local gold course.21 Jun 06:42 PM
Rugby World CupWhat Ian Foster is looking out for during Super Rugby Pacific finalThe coach talks about the big final and bolter Emoni Narawa's World Cup chances.21 Jun 04:10 AM
New Zealand'It was awful': Councillor ends up in hospital after trying to help flood-hit residentsThe councillor saw his leg go one way while he knee went another.21 Jun 12:00 AM
New ZealandRoads flooded in Tologa Bay, warning upgraded: Weather watches extended across NIHeavy rain watches issued for Northland, Auckland, Coromandel, Bay of Plenty.20 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandHeavy rain and possible thunderstorm as nasty weather bears down on North IslandHeavy rain to hit already drenched parts of North Island.19 Jun 10:29 PM
New ZealandWestern Bay ratepayers face 7.04 per cent average rates increaseIt comes as the council plans to upgrade "key community facilities".18 Jun 04:36 AM
TalanoaYoung talent hits the stageMoana Jr is Katikati College's first whole-school production in more than two decades.14 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandHealthcare workers suffering from 'moral injury'This isn't burnout, says Katikati Medical Centre's Vicky Jones.13 Jun 01:03 AM
New Zealand'Shameful act of vandalism': WW2 veterans' graves desecratedFamilies devastated and council fuming after graveside mementos wrecked.10 Jun 08:01 AM
New ZealandCrews dampening hot spots after large building fireFire and Emergency crews were called at 11.18am.07 Jun 11:55 PM
