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Tui Park playground in Bowentown is being upgraded with new swings, a climbing frame and natural play features, shaped by community feedback.
PHCL has withdrawn its proposal to build a medical centre on a Waihī Beach reserve after 56% of the 409 submitters opposed the planned location.
Katikati Football Club is facing a $2500-plus repair bill after vandals damaged seven newly purchased goals at Moore Park ahead of the winter season.
Three new constables have joined the Katikati Police Station, giving the team greater capacity to patrol from Athenree to the Wairoa Bridge.
Katikati's Main Road hosts a community street party on 28 March from 10am to 2pm, with live music, food stalls and kids' entertainment.
A Katikati real estate duo has claimed the RateMyAgent suburb winner title for seven years in a row, from 2020 to 2026, on the strength of client reviews.
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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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.
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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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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.