City Life

Supercars Taupō 2024: drivers to descend on CBD

Taupō will be roaring next month as all 24 Supercars descend on the town's CBD ahead of the ITM Taupō Super400. Today, the cars and drivers will convoy... Read More

$100k up for grabs to improve community facilities

Groups in the Western Bay that manage community facilities are being invited to apply for funding for upgrades and improvements. Western Bay of Plenty District... Read More

Supporting Jayforce and Mururoa veteran's families

Veterans' Affairs has moved to ensure children of veterans exposed to nuclear radiation on operations are treated equally with more entitlements and support. Nuclear... Read More

Supercars set to roar this weekend

Thousands of racing fans are expected in Taupō for the Super400 event this weekend, and Police have been working alongside organisers to make sure the drama... Read More

Council, Kāinga Ora slammed for lack of dialogue

Western Bay of Plenty District Council and Kāinga Ora have come under fire for not giving residents a say on a social housing development in Te Puke. At... Read More

Housing crisis: Tauranga residents living in boats

Tauranga is "not coping" with its biggest issue - the housing crisis, the city's commission chairperson Anne Tolley says. Checkpoint has... Read More

Getting vape products is easy, says teen

The Ministry of Health says it is working on initiatives aimed at youth and vaping. This follows criticism from the Asthma and Respiratory Foundation towards... Read More

Energy-use ratings, will some homes get them?

Energy efficiency ratings for buildings are on hold, while the government decides whether to intervene to improve the country's housing. Building energy... Read More

Landlord bleeding money as bus stop deters tenants

A Tauranga landlord says he is 'bleeding money” and unable to lease his CBD building because of the bus stop outside. Murray Read-Smith, who owns a... Read More

Fans get a chance to learn from their idols

Today rugby players and fans flooded Blake Park to watch and practise with their idols. Friends Petera Wharepapa-Maxwell, Tātana Wharepapa-Maxwell, Kairangi... Read More

Tauranga pig harassed by dogs, outraging local

A 'friendly” acorn-munching pig loose in a Tauranga public reserve was cornered and harassed by two dogs as their owners watched, says an outraged witness. Welcome... Read More

Cyclist injured after collision with a car

A person is suffering from moderate injuries after a crash, says a police spokesperson. "A crash involving a car and a cyclist occurred on Orkney Road in... Read More