City Life

The hues and moods of autumn

'How beautifully leaves grow old!” wrote John Burroughs, the American naturalist and essayist. 'How full of light and colour are their last days.” Burrough's... Read More

Three Kiwis in top 10 in Hyeres

Three of New Zealand's Laser sailors are in the top 10 at the Semaine Olympique Française in Hyères but all admitted to having their struggles... Read More

Election promise: ‘I’ll give my salary back’

If voted in, Tauranga's newest mayoral candidate Danny Cancian says he will give all of his salary back to the people that lost out in the Bella Vista development. Danny... Read More

Something for everyone at the Tauranga Home Show

The Tauranga Home Show is taking place at the Trustpower Arena this weekend. In its 20th year, the event is bigger and better than ever, says Bay Events... Read More

Sky TV broadband ‘credible’

Speculation is intensifying that Sky Television may take on Spark in the broadband market, with a top local analyst talking up the possibility and saying Sky could... Read More

NZTA to replace GUN number plates for free

People uncomfortable with the word GUN on their car's number plate can have the plate replaced for free. The NZ Transport Agency issued 999 standard GUN prefix... Read More

New look for Whitianga playground

The Whitianga playground is the focus over the next few weeks of Stage Two of the Town Centre upgrade, with the existing playground furniture being dismantled... Read More

Arrest made following BOP robbery last year

Police have arrested a 25-year-old male member of the Comanchero gang in relation to an aggravated robbery that happened in last year. The aggravated robbery,... Read More

NZ’s largest cycling event releases 2020 date

The BDO Lake Taupo Cycle Challenge is excited to announce the date for its 2020 event, which will take place on Saturday November 14. This follows the recent... Read More

Child’s death not being treated as suspicious

New Zealand Police are carrying out enquiries on behalf of the coroner following the death of a child in the Bay of Plenty. Police were advised of the baby's... Read More

Natural hazard maps released for Tauranga Harbour

The Western Bay of Plenty Council and Tauranga City Council have been mapping and planning for natural hazards since the 1990s. On Monday, the Tauranga City... Read More

Feedback sought on $21m TECT grant

TECT is seeking feedback from the community after announcing it's making a special distribution of $21 million. The Tauranga-based organisation is asking for... Read More