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The Katikati A&P Society is holding its AGM on 25 May 2026 at the Katikati Community Centre. All are welcome to attend.
BCSST supports around 330 people a year across Western Bay of Plenty with free practical and emotional breast cancer care, funded solely by donations.
A new sculpture, Te Hokinga Mai o te Kākā, has opened at the Wāhi ō Waipapa Wetland in Ōmokoroa, celebrating Pirirākau's connection to land and water.
Poripori Road near Katikati will be closed between Kumikumi Road and Tebbutt Road for about eight weeks from 11 May while slip repairs are carried out.
Katikati Volunteer Fire Brigade's new fire chief is urging Bay of Plenty residents to clean chimneys and check smoke alarms ahead of winter 2026.
Katikati College head students Coby Taylor and Mitchell Preston honoured whānau war legacies at the town's Anzac Day dawn service on 25 April 2026.
New Zealand's food and fibre exports are set to hit a record $64.3 billion, driven by strong demand for dairy, meat, and kiwifruit.
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A new survey shows NZ food and fibre sector leaders are prioritising biosecurity, trade agreements and climate resilience in 2026. Here's why it matters.
NZ kiwifruit scientists are sharing their expertise with India following a new trade deal — great news for the global kiwifruit industry and Te Puke growers.
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New study uncovers lung complications post-surgery affecting thousands in NZ and beyond.
Fieldays 2026 at Mystery Creek drew over 132,000 attendees, marking a historic turnout for the popular agricultural event.
Heavy rain and strong winds are expected today across the lower South Island as weather warnings remain in effect.
Learn why chatbot teddies may not be suitable for young children due to their deep emotional engagement with AI.
Fieldays 2026 at Mystery Creek drew over 132,000 attendees, marking a historic turnout for the popular agricultural event.
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The NZ government allocates $51 million for new methane-reducing technology, promoting environmental sustainability in agriculture.
Learn why chatbot teddies may not be suitable for young children due to their deep emotional engagement with AI.
New study uncovers lung complications post-surgery affecting thousands in NZ and beyond.
Fieldays 2026 at Mystery Creek drew over 132,000 attendees, marking a historic turnout for the popular agricultural event.
Heavy rain and strong winds are expected today across the lower South Island as weather warnings remain in effect.