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Butter prices: Here’s how much they might still rise
The price of butter could reach $9.50 by September.

'Prime focus': Avocado industry targets global markets
NZ Avocado plans to diversify export markets, focusing on North America and Asia.

Watch: Deer's ill-fated dash to airport - 'I've hit the darn thing'
It ran across suburban streets and the runway – then authorities intervened.
Car news and advice


Speeder dreams: jet-powered ‘Airbike’ takes flight with 200km/h hover thrills
Stabilisation setup promises hands-off hover and intuitive control.

No pressure, but do you know how to check and adjust your tyres?
It might seem a but technical (it's not really), but it's a must if you drive a car.

Volvo revives XC70 as long-range plug-in hybrid SUV
China gets first dibs, with the SUV set to go on sale there later this year.
OneRoof property news

'Sour taste': Elderly woman sells home for $1.01m after losing $1.65m in failed deal
Developer's failure to settle still haunts vendor.

Revealed: Kiwi neighbourhood ‘bans’ young first-home buyers
You'll need to be 45 years old or over to get through the door.

Tony Alexander: Home loans are cheaper, so why has the housing market stalled again?
The lag effect means we might not see a turnaround until later this year.
More local news

Co-operative grocery store pitched to battle food insecurity
Target recipients include those experiencing food insecurity.

Waitangi Day in the Bay of Plenty: Your guide to events
Annual events will be returning this Waitangi Day to bring local communities together.

A new twist to Shakespeare’s tragic romance
Romeo and Juliet: Tragic story retold in 1930s era in Te Puna.

'I decided to do it for me': Why council boss quit
He says being in chief executive roles for 10 years “takes its toll”.

Former PM shocked by trampled dotterel breeding ground
The Waihī Beach community is in shock after a series of disturbing vandalism incidents.

BoP summer music festival guide: Kiwi band reveals 'ridiculous' ritual
The hottest music festivals in Taupō, Tauranga, Mount Maunganui and Coromandel.

Katikati Advertiser signs off
Katikati Advertiser has marked many community successes and milestones in its time.

Graduates say goodbye to school years
Graduates leave behind a legacy for younger students to aspire to, principal says.

Reptiles make for great pets, but they too are for life
Reptile World will showcase several species of reptiles at Katikati A&P Show in February.

Katikati senior constable to work in Chatham Islands
Katikati police are looking for a new staff member.

A day of culture for the Katikati community
Multicultural performances, music, interactive workshops and more.

Environmental group in the running for community of the year
The awards recognise groups that have made an outstanding difference to their community.

Communications, clocks and treasures among summer museum exhibitions
Historic clocks and communications at Western Bay Museum.