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Katikati news

New fast-food restaurant and drive-through coming to Katikati
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New fast-food restaurant and drive-through coming to Katikati

It's expected to open in 2027.

17 Jun 03:00 AM
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Storm recovery expected to cost $28.6m in Western Bay

The council has published its plan for the next phase of recovery work.

10 Jun 12:00 AM
Bay of Plenty Times

From finance to front seat: New council CEO promising value for money

Matt Potton says cost-cutting and limiting 'nice-to-haves' may upset some ratepayers.

28 May 11:48 PM

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'I'm very unhappy': Judge resentences family after benefactor fails to pay promised fine
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'I'm very unhappy': Judge resentences family after benefactor fails to pay promised fine

The Reids were fined $138,000 for unconsented buildings and dwellings on their rural land.

08 May 09:00 PM
Rural town fights for local healthcare: 'It’s a long drive to Tauranga'
Bay of Plenty Times

Rural town fights for local healthcare: 'It’s a long drive to Tauranga'

Locals say possible changes to a medical centre's funding will hit families and elderly.

07 May 12:00 AM
'Human cost': BoP highway records a 44% jump in serious crashes
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'Human cost': BoP highway records a 44% jump in serious crashes

04 May 06:29 PM
Rural GP fears services could 'disappear overnight' under funding shake-up
Bay of Plenty Times

Rural GP fears services could 'disappear overnight' under funding shake-up

29 Apr 12:21 AM
Man and woman in court over fatal Katikati dog attack
Bay of Plenty Times

Man and woman in court over fatal Katikati dog attack

16 Mar 12:14 AM
Katikati grower stunned by top horticulture award
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Katikati grower stunned by top horticulture award

11 Mar 09:00 PM
Grandmother of boy killed by dogs will support accused owner in court
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Grandmother of boy killed by dogs will support accused owner in court

'It feels like we are all being made to relive what happened that day.'

11 Mar 05:03 PM
Family 'blindsided' as police revisit boy's fatal dog attack investigation
Bay of Plenty Times

Family 'blindsided' as police revisit boy's fatal dog attack investigation

The whānau of Timothy Rolleston-Bryan say they feel 'blindsided' by the open police case.

03 Mar 10:29 PM
Critical injuries in SH2 crash north of Katikati
Bay of Plenty Times

Critical injuries in SH2 crash north of Katikati

The road has reopened after being closed following a crash involving a truck and a van.

17 Dec 03:54 AM
From IT desks to avo dreams: Orchard tours turn passion into profit
Bay of Plenty Times

From IT desks to avo dreams: Orchard tours turn passion into profit

Tim Rosamond and Michele Ricou love spreading the word about avocados.

30 Nov 08:30 PM
Arrest in Katikati police incident after preschoolers evacuated, schools locked down
Bay of Plenty Times

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
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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
Council moves to replace leaking Katikati wastewater pipe
Bay of Plenty Times

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
Traffic ‘really jammed’ south of Katikati, SH2
Bay of Plenty Times

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
Bay of Plenty Times

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'
Bay of Plenty Times

Avocado orchards donate tonnes fallen fruit after 'devastating winds'

About 85 bins of avocados have already been rescued from four orchards.

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

Judge: 'It was too frequent, it was unnecessary ... their discomfort was justified.'

29 Aug 06:00 AM
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Mark Lister: The real risk of bailing out of shares too soon
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Mark Lister: The real risk of bailing out of shares too soon

OPINION: Since 2000 the S&P 500 has had 12 corrections, averaging an 20.8% fall.

05 Apr 04:00 PM
Philanthropist and early childhood champion Wayne Wright snr dies
Bay of Plenty Times

Philanthropist and early childhood champion Wayne Wright snr dies

Wayne Wright snr co-founded Best Start Educare, now with about 260 centres around NZ.

21 Mar 11:13 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
Bay of Plenty Times

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

More local news

Bay of Plenty Apprentice of the Year winners announced
Bay of Plenty Times

Bay of Plenty Apprentice of the Year winners announced

Apprentices from Waihī Beach, Tauranga and Rotorua make up the top three.

27 Aug 04:03 PM
K9 team partners in crime-fighting
Bay of Plenty Times

K9 team partners in crime-fighting

Scott and Chip's role involves tracking offenders and supporting frontline police and AOS.

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
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Bay companies create high-tech solutions for farming and sustainability challenges
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Bay companies create high-tech solutions for farming and sustainability challenges

Local businesses are among the finalists at the sold-out New Zealand Hi-Tech Awards.

21 May 02:06 AM
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Small Business: From childcare to gin – what led to the creation of an award-winning distillery
Bay of Plenty Times

Small Business: From childcare to gin – what led to the creation of an award-winning distillery

George White and Stephanie Downer talk to Tom Raynel about Clarity Distilling Company.

17 May 08:59 PM
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Mark Lister: How an early OCR hike could hit markets, mortgages and confidence
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Mark Lister: How an early OCR hike could hit markets, mortgages and confidence

Markets see a 0.25% OCR hike in July as almost certain.

17 May 04:00 PM
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‘I’ll just help myself’: Mum builds booming business weeks after giving birth
Bay of Plenty Times

‘I’ll just help myself’: Mum builds booming business weeks after giving birth

Her first 120 Breasties pumps sold out in about two months, leaving no stock.

16 May 09:01 PM
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'Unique opportunity': Live demonstrations of waka carving, lashing
Bay of Plenty Times

'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
Bay of Plenty Times

'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
Bay of Plenty Times

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
Bay of Plenty Times

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
Bay of Plenty Times

'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
Bay of Plenty Times

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
Fatal dog attack: Community begins 'healing process' after child's death
Bay of Plenty Times

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
Bay of Plenty Times

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
Bay of Plenty Times

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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