Local News
11:26am Fri 16 Nov, 2018
Not today, not tomorrow and not even next week. Not next month or even next year. In fact the Katikati bypass, which townsfolk believed could be started as early... Read More
11:25am Fri 16 Nov, 2018
In a culture that often encourages people to drink their body weight in booze, it's more important than ever to remember that alcohol and pregnancy don't mix. Drinking... Read More
11:24am Fri 16 Nov, 2018
You don't need to twist Aron Innes' arm to pin someone else's to the table. The 26-year-old physiotherapist has a firm grip on the world of arm wrestling, and... Read More
11:24am Fri 16 Nov, 2018
The Wright Family Foundation has come '2DRESQ” of St John Katikati after donating a new ambulance to the area. The ambulance will be on the roads, servicing... Read More
11:23am Fri 16 Nov, 2018
In town hall parlance, it's an 'OOPS”. And there are ten good reasons why you, as a ratepayer, will be 'OOPS'd” and your blue recycling bin will be... Read More
11:22am Fri 16 Nov, 2018
The mayor turned up, and so did three of the All Blacks Sevens team. Fletch, Vaughan and Megan - three breakfast radio jocks - also made an appearance, as did... Read More
11:20am Fri 16 Nov, 2018
Ford Mustangs have lit up the silver screen since Steve McQueen's Bullitt in 1968, and this weekend enthusiasts can get up close to some of the most admired models... Read More
11:19am Fri 16 Nov, 2018
Summer is on its way, and so too are the multitude of markets the Western Bay has to offer. Art, craft, bric-a-brac, food, produce and plants are all on offer,... Read More
11:19am Fri 16 Nov, 2018
Christmas is almost upon us, and so too are the annual parades that offer a sneak preview of the man in red before he decides if we've been naughty or nice this... Read More
11:17am Fri 16 Nov, 2018
Phyllis Johnston grew up in a family where stories were as valuable as money. As a young girl she would sit down with her parents while they took turns retelling... Read More
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11:16am Fri 16 Nov, 2018
Six months ago, the inside of the Cargo Shed - the iconic building on prime waterfront real estate on Dive Crescent - was set to be upgraded in time for the upcoming... Read More
11:15am Fri 16 Nov, 2018
Work has begun on plans to offer fare-free buses for students living in Welcome Bay as a one-year trial for 2019. The Bay of Plenty Regional Council's public... Read More