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Charity stores clarify accessibility after mobility scooter complaint
A paralysed man and his wife were told his scooter was not allowed to be in a shop.
Latest from Katikati
Stories and analysis from The Northern Express Herald.
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.
Growing unrest: Bay senior teachers begin wave of strikes
More than 8000 Bay of Plenty workers join the mega-strike, including 1500 senior teachers.
Avocado orchards donate tonnes fallen fruit after 'devastating winds'
About 85 bins of avocados have already been rescued from four orchards.
'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.'
K9 team partners in crime-fighting
Scott and Chip's role involves tracking offenders and supporting frontline police and AOS.
'Here to shake things up': Tauranga real estate firm rebrands
Tremains Tauranga has reinvented itself as Bower Real Estate.
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.
'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.
'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.
Rebecca Fisher wins lifetime achievement award for horticulture leadership
'Her enthusiasm for the sector, tenacity, & ability to get stuff done is second to none.'
'Absolutely crazy': Locals fume at state highway speed change
NZTA will revert the limit to 100km/h by July 1 after public consultation.
Emergency water shutdown in Katikati
Katikati residents are urged to conserve water 'due to significant leak'.
SH2 median barrier fight: Campaigners claim truck drove on wrong side
Wire median barriers have removed right turns on SH2 between Waihī and Ōmokoroa.
'Phenomenal' outcome: Five community boards to remain in Western Bay
The Local Government Commission overruled the proposed reduction.
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.
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.
Locals take NZTA median barriers fight to Parliament
Rochelle Zajko's petition calls for barrier gaps and safe turning bays.
More of everything at cultural festival
The festival features over 30 food vendors from diverse cultures.
Dogs euthanised after fatal attack on boy weren’t ‘menacing’ breeds
Three dogs were seized from the scene after Timothy Tu’uaki Rolleston-Bryan's death.
Nan’s ‘unbearable’ grief after 4yo moko killed by dogs
He was her 'last connection' to her late daughter, a Givealittle page says.
Three dogs euthanised after fatal attack on 4-year-old child
The breeds of the dogs have not been 'fully confirmed'.
‘Go on little boy, your mum will be waiting’: Family’s tribute to 4yo killed in dog attack
A small community is shocked by the death and praying for the surviving child.
‘Just starting his life’: Community mourns after young boy killed in dog attack
At 4 years old, the child was 'just starting his life'.