City Life

Body found in search for missing man

Police have found the body of a man after a desperate search of the Coromandel area. Jared, 35, was reported missing on August 24 after last being seen... Read More

When is the best month to book a European getaway

A leading travel agency has revealed the time of year that Kiwis can find the best deals to book their northern hemisphere holidays. House of Travel says... Read More

Name suppressed in fatal Mamaku crash case

A man accused of drugged driving causing a 2-year-old girl's death near Mamaku in May has retained name suppression for now. The man appeared in the Rotorua... Read More

Bay Venues to run Western Bay pools

The Te Puke Memorial Pool and Dave Hume Pool in Katikati will offer an expanded range of activities and swimming programmes when they open for the summer season,... Read More

International visitor numbers and spend on rise

Fresh data released today shows international visitor arrivals and spending are continuing to climb, giving a boost to our tourism sector and economy, Tourism... Read More

SPCA asks Kiwis to open their hearts to dogs

SPCA is asking Kiwis to open their hearts to SPCA's longest-staying residents. For Barry, the wait for his forever home has been too long. The seven-year-old... Read More

BoP firm fined after fatal conveyor belt death

A major fertiliser company was told 80 times in a single report that its conveyor belt safety standards were not up to scratch, months before a worker died... Read More

Mount man meets birth mother in Canada

A Mount Maunganui man has been welcomed back into the arms of his birth mother for the first time in 50 years after he was among thousands of indigenous children... Read More

Footprints for our future

A week-long environmental initiative is taking place across the Bay of Plenty next month, uniting Rotary clubs, schools and community groups in a collective... Read More

ACC: BoP motorbike injuries rise

For 2025, ACC has paid out around $7 million for the 219 motorcycle-related injuries in the Bay of Plenty region up until July 20. That's compared to the... Read More

Building inspection target now in force

A mandatory target to speed up building inspection wait times came into force this month, said Building and Construction Minister Chris Penk. 'We know that... Read More

Get ride ready this Motorcycle Awareness Month

Get ready to sharpen your skills and get your motorcycle and gear ready for the months ahead with free local events this September. September is Motorcycle... Read More