City Life

Tees for a Cure campaign sets ambitious goal

Each year in New Zealand, about 3600 people are diagnosed with breast cancer. Currently, there is no cure for the disease that affects one in nine women across... Read More

Dog attack: Community begins 'healing process'

A tangi. A blessing. A rāhui. These have been steps in the 'healing process” for a Bay of Plenty community devastated by the fatal dog mauling of a 4-year-old... Read More

Child Cancer Foundation raises record $330K

In the middle of a cost of living crisis, Kiwis have shown just how big their hearts are. Child Cancer Foundation has announced its 2025 Street Appeal raised... Read More

Families tackle food waste with fun activities

School holidays in the Bay of Plenty are the perfect time to reconnect, get creative - and save a bit of money while you're at it, says Love Food Hate Waste... Read More

Tauranga exhibition shines light on mental health

An audio-visual exhibition in Tauranga highlights the mental health struggles people face in their lives. In collaboration with director and photographer... Read More

Lotto: Tauranga celebrates as locals win big

Two Tauranga players have won big in Wednesday night's Lotto draw. A Tauranga player who bought their ticket online via MyLotto was among three players... Read More

Law breach: Concerns as tavern, bottle store close

The indefinite closure of a suburban Tauranga tavern and liquor store stripped of liquor licences has raised concerns among locals. Welcome Bay Sports... Read More

Drivers ready for ITM Taupō Super440

Taupō has caught Supercars fever ahead of this weekend's championship round: the town centre has been decorated, community events are organised and the... Read More

Waihī Beach-Athenree Estuary path plan unveiled

A draft concept plan for a shared pathway connecting Waihī Beach and Athenree has been released by the Western Bay of Plenty District Council. The plan includes... Read More

'We are now in the grips of this tariff war'

With China and the US promising trade war escalations, it could be five to 10 years before the world adjusts to Donald Trump's tariffs, former Reserve Bank... Read More

Athlete's epic journey for mental health

A young Kiwi athlete is putting himself to the ultimate test, running the length of Aotearoa in just 18 days to raise awareness and funds for youth mental health. Blake... Read More

Use of 'basic AI' for jobseeker benefit renewels

Opponents of a law change fear it will create a legal loophole allowing the use of artificial intelligence to cut benefits and impose sanctions on beneficiaries. But... Read More