Over 1,000 Mexican avocado growers smashed a Guinness World Record with a 15,000-pound bowl of guacamole after a banner harvest season.
A charity fundraiser, Bubbles in the Bay, will be held on 26 March 2026 to raise money for Ronald McDonald House Charities New Zealand.
Surf Shack Eatery and Transform Today gym in Waihī Beach face months-long closures after the January storm left both businesses submerged in floodwater.
Overnight rain on 21–22 January dumped 304mm on Katikati and triggered deadly landslides and widespread flooding across the Western Bay of Plenty district.
Locals are invited to give feedback on the Katikati Town Connector (Route 85) at a public session on 12 February at the Katikati Community Centre.
Katikati hosts a Robbie Williams tribute concert on 31 January and its annual A&P Show on 1 February, packed with free family activities and country fun.
Katikati's free Waitangi Day family festival returns to the Haiku Reserve on 6 February with local band Katikati Trio, cultural acts and craft workshops fo
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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.
Western Bay Mayor encourages community kindness and support this summer amid economic challenges, looking forward to collaborative progress in 2026.
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Rural Women New Zealand are calling for greater mental health support as wellbeing challenges grow across rural communities. Here's what's being done.
Thousands of NZ families will access better parenting support thanks to a $20 million Budget 2025 investment in evidence-based initiatives for children.
Katikati Police report a cluster of vehicle thefts and attempted thefts on 23 May, with two stolen cars later recovered abandoned in Waihi.
Over 1,000 Mexican avocado growers smashed a Guinness World Record with a 15,000-pound bowl of guacamole after a banner harvest season.
A NZ wireless provider is urging the government to protect rural broadband competition as Starlink's satellite reach grows across the country.
NZ Prime Minister Christopher Luxon visits Australia for the annual Leaders' Meeting, tackling trade, fuel supply and bilateral ties with PM Albanese.
Groundbreaking new research reveals New Zealand's fibre industry is worth over $926 million at the farm gate, signalling huge growth opportunities ahead.
Over 1,000 Mexican avocado growers smashed a Guinness World Record with a 15,000-pound bowl of guacamole after a banner harvest season.
Te Puke Today is your daily dose of positive news — local-first, from Te Puke and the Bay of Plenty through to Aotearoa New Zealand and the wider world. Free, updated every day, always linked to the source.
Waihi's Recycling Transfer Station is getting a major $1.08 million upgrade to slash landfill waste and boost recycling capacity in the Hauraki region.
Small modular reactors are gaining global attention — and New Zealand is starting to ask whether this clean energy technology could work here too.