City Life

Mum’s petition for tougher prison sentences

Deputy Prime Minister David Seymour is backing the petition of bereaved mother Sonya Oakes who is calling for tougher sentences and fewer discounts for those... Read More

Medical drone trial points to faster care

New Zealand has taken a major step toward revolutionising healthcare access for remote communities after the first Bay of Plenty medical drone delivery trial. The... Read More

Te Puke house shooting: Social media video appears

Footage has emerged on social media that appears to show a drive-by shooting of a Bay of Plenty house. Police cordoned off part of Atuaroa Ave in Te Puke... Read More

Must-see events in the Bay of Plenty this season

From Tauranga to Rotorua, discover upcoming events in the Bay of Plenty region. December Saturdays in December: The Mount Treasure Hunt kicks off at... Read More

Full-throttle action at Baypark Speedway

By Baypark Speedway Baypark Speedway is gearing up for a full-throttle night of racing on Saturday as the Bay Super Bowl delivers dirt-track action at the... Read More

Trees for Charity brings festive joy to Tauranga

The gift of a decorated tree and a $500 grocery voucher has brought 'festive joy” to 30 Tauranga Community Foodbank families this Christmas. Tauranga... Read More

Police renew appeal for missing Te Aroha tramper

Police continue to appeal for information on missing Waikato man Louis Van Der Walt. The 44-year-old has not been seen since leaving family members during... Read More

Rotorua Airport: Wellington flight changes

More seats and 'business-friendly” flight times on some Rotorua Airport services have been hailed as 'fantastic” for businesses, tourism operators,... Read More

Ballet brings joy and connection to Pāpāmoa

On Tuesday evenings you'll find a group of adults in their ballet flats working on their plie, posture and balance at Pāpāmoa Sports & Recreation Centre. They're... Read More

Carols at Haiku brings Christmas to Katikati

The sound of Christmas is set to fill Haiku Reserve as the Katikati Concert Band hosts its second Carols at Haiku event. Carols at Haiku was introduced in... Read More

Live: Intense rain, wind and thunderstorms

By RNZ Severe thunderstorm warnings are in place for the Auckland region with MetService saying they could lead to very heavy downpours. MetService... Read More

Tauranga Christmas toy drive seeks gifts for kids

This Christmas, Te Ao Mārama - Tauranga City Libraries and the Mount Maunganui Lions are inviting the community to turn small acts of kindness into big memories... Read More