City Life

Blood moon: A total lunar eclipse in Tauranga

Want to see a total lunar eclipse? Then look towards the sky tonight at 7.30pm. Weather permitting, and the forecast is looking good with the MetService forecasting... Read More

Te Puke care home provider makes $17m commitment

Bupa Villages and Aged Care has announced a $17 million redevelopment of Te Puke Care Home. Bupa Te Puke will soon see construction crews and machinery on... Read More

Mayor calls for action after student train tragedy

The mayor of the community where a young girl died after being struck by a train says she will do everything she can to prevent it from happening again. A... Read More

Export Awards return with 1920s gala celebration

The ExportNZ ASB Bay of Plenty Export Awards will take place at Mercury Baypark on July 18. After a hiatus since the Covid-19 lockdowns, the event returns... Read More

Historic BOP coins, stamps go up for auction

Rare pieces of Bay of Plenty history including a Mount Maunganui man's fire brigade medals and a postal note issued in Whakatāne in 1893 are among rare items... Read More

Rotorua Crankworx mountain biking world cup wraps

Rotorua Crankworx mountain biking world tour event organisers are stoked they could turn tough corners after riders boycotted last year's event. Male Slopestyle... Read More

Young BOP drivers benefit from road safety grant

A record number of Year 12 students from across the Bay of Plenty will receive potentially life-saving road safety education this year thanks, in part, to a... Read More

Community aids success of school’s competition

Community support has been one of the mainstays of Paengaroa School's Top School competition - and the reason it continues to be a success. Top School is... Read More

Man saves neighbours from burning house

When Whakatāne man Aze Cooper heard the word 'fire” on Thursday night, he sprang into action, throwing water on the flames and rescuing his neighbours... Read More

Trust in NZ Police rises to 69% in latest survey

Police are pleased to see an increase in trust and confidence in the latest annual Ministry of Justice New Zealand Crime and Victims Survey (NZCVS). The Police... Read More

Sara Niethe cold case: Police review file

It has been 22 years since Mark Pakenham killed his girlfriend Sara Niethe and disposed of her body. While he admitted killing her, he has never disclosed... Read More

Rotorua actor, 12, lands first role on iconic show

Rotorua 12-year-old Madison Southall found it hard to keep her acting debut on one of New Zealand's most iconic TV shows a secret. Now that the episodes have... Read More