City Life

Photographer honoured for shooting BoP history

A veteran Tauranga photographer - who has made an outstanding contribution to documenting the city's past through his career behind the camera - has been bestowed... Read More

Family’s plea after BoP man’s suicide

Watching a suicide plotline on Shortland Street has spurred a Tauranga woman to speak out to create more awareness of the help available to people in distress. Twelve... Read More

State Highway 25, Tairua closed after crash

A section of State Highway 25 is closed after a serious crash. "Due to a serious crash, State Highway 25 is closed near Marquet Place in Tairua," said NZTA... Read More

Injuries, partial roadblock after crash in Tahawai

Busby Road in Tahawai is partially blocked after a crash. A police spokesperson said a two-vehicle crash on Busby Rd was reported around 4:40 pm. The spokesperson... Read More

Waihī Beach semifinalist in national awards

Live Well Waihī Beach has been named a semifinalist for the prestigious 2025 Mitre 10 New Zealand Community of the Year Ngā Pou Whirinaki o te Tau National... Read More

Feeling the heat? So do your pets…

Ever tried walking outside in the blistering sun with bare feet and a fur jacket? That's exactly what your dog experiences when you take them for a walk in the... Read More

Athletes converge for iconic Mount Monster race

Few locations in New Zealand are as synonymous with summer as Mount Maunganui - and one of the region's most iconic events is set for another pulse-racing instalment... Read More

Why Kiwis are staying home for summer holidays

Kiwis don't fly... not for the summer holidays anyway. Instead, we drive to our favourite destinations to relax with friends and family and... Read More

The Hub Te Puke optimistic despite financial woes

Optimistic, but not out of the woods. That's the summary of the situation from The Hub Te Puke CEO Scott Nicholson after an urgent plea for support. Last... Read More

Teenagers trek width of NZ for child cancer

A trio of Tauranga teenagers who've been trekking across the North Island by foot, paddle and cycle since late November have finally finished their 800km journey... Read More

Whakaari eruption: Families mark fifth anniversary

Family members of two young Australians who died in the Whakaari-White Island eruption spoke at the fifth anniversary memorial event on Monday. The midday,... Read More

Western Bay Museum: New exhibitions for the summer

Western Bay Museum has a range of new exhibitions during the summer period. Ngā Toa Taiao - Environmental Heroes, Maunga ki te Moana - Mountains to the Sea... Read More