City Life

BOP braces for early-2022 cruise return

After a near two-year absence the return of international cruise ships to the Bay of Plenty is in sight, with operators taking bookings for trans-Tasman voyages... Read More

BOP women recognised as award finalists

Six Bay of Plenty women, from a range of industries, are among more than 60 high-achieving New Zealanders named as Women of Influence Awards finalists today. They... Read More

Baypark speedway fireworks postponed

The opening of the 20th anniversary racing season at Mt Maunganui's Baypark Speedway remains a November possibility, as track officials work through the changing... Read More

$90k grant to upgrade Tauranga school pool

The NZCT is awarding $90,000 to Ōtūmoetai Primary School for swimming pool upgrades. 'We have a rich history of swimming at Ōtūmoetai Primary School. A learners... Read More

Lads Lunch raising money for charity

A fellowship of fellas from Tauranga have come together to raise money for local charities. The altruistic crew are now set to hand over $1000 to their chosen... Read More

Golf Club opens foreshore and community walkway

The Ōmokoroa Golf Club foreshore protection and community walkway is now open, after three years in the making. Key supporters of the project gathered on Sunday... Read More

Passion for the job recognised by airman award

Corporal Gareth Nel is the Royal New Zealand Air Force Airman of the Year for 2021. The Airman of the Year is awarded annually to the RNZAF serviceperson who... Read More

Driven duo named top dog team

A shared drive to work hard and catch offenders has seen Bay of Plenty Constable Andrew Smart and police dog Talon pick up the Erridge Cup - a national award for... Read More

What‘s on - a spooktacular day ahead

Good morning and welcome to Sunday. Ko te ra tenei i hanga e te Ariki. Ka koa tatou, ka koa hoki ki reira. MetService are forecasting morning rain, with fine... Read More

Nicol’s Brave New World

The playfulness of cowboys, snakes and ladders and boys boxing juxtaposed with Covid iconography flies on flags in Durham Street. The flag exhibition, titled Brave... Read More

Have your say on how you want to skate in Tauranga

If doing ollies, kick flips and nose grabs are your thing, then Tauranga City Council wants to hear from you. Council is co-designing and identifying the best... Read More

Ramble prizes up for grabs in Katikati

The Rotary Garden Ramble in Katikati is now only a week away, and organisers of the town-meets-country event are offering prizes to anyone still purchasing early... Read More