City Life

Matariki celebration cherishes those passed

More than 400 people gathered on the summit of Mauao in the early hours of this morning to celebrate Matariki and remember those who have passed. Te Puna... Read More

Police plan zero tolerance on roads this Matariki

Police are reminding road users that there will be zero tolerance for unsafe driving this Matariki holiday weekend. 'There was an unacceptable number of road... Read More

Top Māori baby names of 2024/2025

The Department of Internal Affairs Te Tari Taiwhenua has released the most popular Māori baby names for 2024/2025. For the third consecutive year, Aroha/Te... Read More

Sold-out Super Rugby game sparks calls for repeat

As the Super Rugby Pacific season wraps up - with the Chiefs taking on the Crusaders in this weekend's final - conversations are heating up about how to... Read More

The BOP town with the second highest pokie spend

Kawerau district was ranked the second highest in New Zealand for per capita spending on gambling machines in the first quarter of this year. Te Whatu Ora... Read More

NZTA confirms lower speed limits on state highways

NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) has announced the outcome of speed limit reviews recently completed on 16 'urban connector” sections of state highway. The... Read More

Meth, guns and firearms in Waihī search warrants

Waikato Police uncovered methamphetamine, cannabis, a firearm, ammunition and a homemade Taser during search warrants in Waihī yesterday. Police, including... Read More

Dangling in the air with Civil Defence NZRT16

As journalists, we're trained to observe, not participate. We ask questions, record details, and do our best to stay out of the frame. The story isn't... Read More

BoP children plant trees for Matariki

Matariki and new beginnings were celebrated by tamariki (children) attending BestStart centres in the Bay of Plenty and Te Awamutu. Area manager Nicola Ellery... Read More

League player's preventable death prompts warning

A coroner has used the death of a league player to highlight concerns about the growing 'run it straight” trend, which is believed to have already... Read More

Missing Phillips children's harsh winter

The oldest missing Phillips child will celebrate yet another birthday on the run today, but an experienced bushman says it is likely to be a miserable day. Jayda... Read More

Delivering uninterrupted hockey to the BoP

Developing a first-class facility and home for hockey in the Bay of Plenty, Tauranga Hockey Association's recent turf upgrade ensures the sport in our region... Read More