City Life

Crater lake on Mount Ruapehu is heating up

A scientist says although the crater lake on Mount Ruapēhu is the hottest it's been in two years, there is no greater threat of an eruption. Te Wai ā-moe... Read More

Queen a clear favourite for PWYW marathon

Participants in the Pay What You Want Tauranga Half Marathon this Sunday April 14, prefer to party to Freddie Mercury according to the finish line song requests... Read More

One taken to hospital following SH2 crash

UPDATED 5.58PM: One person has been taken to hospital following a crash on State Highway 2, near Katikati. A police spokesperson says the road has been cleared.... Read More

SH1 near Tokoroa closed following truck crash

State Highway 1 near Tokoroa is closed following a two truck crash. Emergency services were called to the scene at 3.55pm to find both lanes blocked. A police... Read More

Tauranga assault accused granted bail

The 24-year-old man who is accused of assaulting another man on The Strand on Sunday, has been granted bail. Ihaka Stock had his second appearance in the Tauranga... Read More

Poukai at Huria Marae

The Maori king and more than 400 people attended the annual Poukai at Huria Marae recently. This is the 61st year that the marae has hosted the event. Flags were... Read More

$15 million up for grabs this weekend

Powerball and Strike have both rolled over, meaning there is a combined prize pool of $15.4 million up for grabs on Saturday. Powerball was not struck this... Read More

A weekend of fine arts and creativity

Trustpower Baypark Arena will be transformed into a creative hub, with Brazilian dancers, tattoo artists and other performers ready to descend this weekend. ... Read More

Dog reportedly killed in Tauranga park

Police are investigating reports that a dog was killed in a Tauranga park. A police spokesperson says they received a report relating to an injured dog in the... Read More

Papamoa Primary taking a sustainable leap

Papamoa Primary School students and teachers are busy bees today. The students are taking part in a sustainable activity to design and make their own beeswax... Read More

SuperGold bus operating hours under review

Bay of Plenty Regional Council is reviewing its SuperGold Card bus operating hours following requests from the community to extend them. The nationwide scheme... Read More

More young people to get driver licences

Young people on youth benefits or in care will have the costs of getting a driver licence met in a new scheme announced by Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, Social... Read More