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90-year-old vintage car enthusiast and patrol volunteer keeps community safe
He volunteers with Katikati Community Patrol, helping as the "eyes and ears" of police.
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The last baby born in historic annexe returns
Colin returns to his birth place, on his birthday.
Athenree Rd: Five cars down the same bank this year
Locals are concerned about people driving too fast for the conditions of the road.
Katikati in safe hands during an emergency
Katikati Emergency Response Team ready to hit the ground running.
'The smell is horrendous': Walking track used as dumping site
Fly-tippers are dumping all sorts of waste on conservation land.
Laid-back approach helps to keep the crowds coming back to ‘magical’ park in Athenree
A new business that had a rocky start has gone on to take out the industry's top award.
Man, I feel like a good concert
The line-up for the Katikati Twlight Concerts 2025 has been announced.
Middlebrook Rd tagged for proposed social housing subdivision
Construction is currently under way at the site to develop an access road.
Nature lesson: 'Biggest spider I have ever seen in my life’
Puketoki Reserve holds a few surprises for city dwellers.
Katikati loses stalwart of the arts community
Irene Tuscia-Falconer painted #1 mural Waitekohe School and #35 Our People Our Story.
Parking cameras being trialled in Katikati
The licence plate recognition (LPR) system will be trialled for three months.
Housebound music fan runs radio station from bed
Running the 1980/90s music channel gives Bradley Simmonds purpose.
No beach for Katikati and cliff to remain
Katikati Boating Club hope council will reconsider keeping Beach Rd's eroding cliff.
Ten spots to stop on your Western Bay road trip
Katikati Advertiser has compiled a list of attractions and things to do in the Western Bay
'I want to know': Brain cancer battle leaves teacher's life plans in turmoil
Maia is awaiting another brain scan to see if the gruelling treatment is working.
Fire fighters save the day for ‘embarrassed but grateful’ senior
Carole Moselen thought she was getting advice, next minute the town siren goes off.
Thief steals bin full of cigarette butts
Owner wondered about the state of addiction the thief must be in.
Kuaka's journey inspires students
Part of the school’s new vision is based on the resilience of the kuaka.
The little primary school making a big sound
Ōmokoroa Point School is reviving its on-site radio station.
Waihī Beach welcomes winter in chilly fashion
Bystanders came to cheer on their courageous counterparts from a safe distance.
Best kept secret in Waihi Beach perfect for awards night
Time to salute community gems and acknowledge local businesses who excel.
Police investigate 'suspicious' fire that destroyed Waihī Beach house
The children of the family called the bach ‘‘the greatest place on earth’’.
Tennis club celebrates at least 50 years
The club is asking for 1974 'originals’ to come to the milestone celebration.
Pest control group says pets are not targets but owners need to take precautions
'If there is any doubt whether a captured cat is feral or not, we release the cat.'
Escapist play: Prisoners make their move in Somebody Famous
The youth division of Katikati Theatre puts on a great escape comedy.
New manager at Katikati's community hub
Nicky Austin hopes to secure more funding to continue the centre's programmes.
A love of ballet in later years
New Zealand is joining the global trend of ballet for mature women.
Senior driver licence test 'creating confusion stress and anger'
Grey Power wants NZTA to develop a more uniform way to assess older drivers.
Honouring a fallen soldier and local rugby hero
A special segment commemorating a Katikati All Black has featured in the documentary.
Embracing stories of the past
Communities held local Anzac Day services throughout the Western Bay of Plenty.
World War II veteran looks back on ‘lucky life’
Clive Kenyon looks back on war times and his life.