City Life

Armed hostage situation in BOP

A man is in custody and facing numerous charges following a serious incident in Eastern Bay of Plenty where police officers were allegedly shot at and two other... Read More

Rotorua Anzac Day dawn service

As dawn pierced Rotorua's night sky, this year's Anzac Day dawn service was not only a time to remember those who had given their lives at war, but those who... Read More

Tuba player explores Gallipoli connection

Royal New Zealand Navy Band member Petty Officer Fraser Robertson has returned to Gallipoli to play his part at ANZAC Day commemorations for a third time, but... Read More

Anzac Day dawn service at Mount Maunganui

Thousands of people have turned out for the Anzac Day Dawn Service at Mount Maunganui. Surrounding the Mount Maunganui Cenotaph which stands as a solemn... Read More

Get to know neighbours for safer, friendlier city

Want to get to know your neighbours - and your city - better? Western Bay of Plenty Neighbourhood Support is keen to find more volunteer Area Coordinators,... Read More

ANZAC Day: ‘We will remember them’

They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old: age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning -... Read More

Remember road safety this ANZAC Day

With the school holidays winding down and Anzac Day this Thursday (25 April), NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi and Police are encouraging people travelling on... Read More

99-year-old veteran to lead ANZAC procession

The spirit of remembrance will be stirring at the heart of Mount Maunganui's Arvida Ocean Shores Village on ANZAC Day, as 99-year-old World War 2 veteran Betty... Read More

Ōpōtiki ANZAC parade and Civic commemorations

This year's ANZAC commemorations include the traditional dawn service, parade and civic commemorations at the Cenotaph. The rotation of marae for the dawn... Read More

State Highway 2, Minden, is congested after crash

State Highway 2, Minden is slightly blocked after a collsion. "A two vehicle crash on SH 2, Minden was reported around 11.55am. "There are no reports... Read More

Two vehicle collision on Totara Street

Contractors are being called to tow the vehicles related to a crash in Mount Maunganui. A police spokesperson says there has been a two-vehicle collision... Read More

Redesigned intersections planned for Arataki

A single-lane central roundabout at the Girven Road-Maranui Street intersection and redesigning Oceanbeach Road is set to be built in the aim of improving access... Read More