City Life

Fewer people getting Covid-19 boosters

Fewer people are bothering to get Covid-19 boosters, which some experts warn could put the population at risk from future strains of the virus. To date, New... Read More

Tauranga bus driver wins award

From regional roads to national recognition: Tauranga bus driver, Preston Chen, has received the Urban Driver of the Quarter Award from employer Kinetic New... Read More

Principals urge halt to NCEA change plans

A group of 89 secondary school principals are calling for an immediate halt to plans to replace the NCEA school qualification. In an open letter to Education... Read More

Bike racks back on Bay of Plenty buses

Bike racks are once again available on public buses in Tauranga and Whakatāne, restoring an option to combine cycling with public transport. The use of bike... Read More

The Kiwi name atop the F1 world

A daughter's quest to showcase her father's incredible legacy: ‘It's a story for young people that if you have a dream, believe it, go for it. Don't give... Read More

BOP Apprentice of the Year winners announced

This year's Master Builders Carters Apprentice of the Year Bay of Plenty winners have been announced. In first place was Caleb Stuart of Waihī Beach, second... Read More

Heavy police activity after assault incident

Police are at Taylor Reserve in Pāpāmoa this morning after an assault left one person with serious injuries. Police said they received a report about 12.30am. 'The... Read More

Tauranga gala raises $60k for life-saving missions

More than $60,000 has been raised for the Aerocool Rescue Helicopter following a charity gala in Mount Maunganui. The Aerocool Rescue Helicopter Gala and... Read More

Mount Hot Pools makes waves on national stage

Tauranga's iconic Mount Hot Pools has made waves on the national stage, winning the coveted Outstanding Pool Award at the Recreation Aotearoa Aquatics Awards. The... Read More

Ōhope Beach FC gets $13k grant for new kits

New Zealand Community Trust (NZCT) has awarded Ōhope Beach Football Club a grant of $13,390 to purchase new playing uniforms and extra equipment for its growing... Read More

Cameron Rd plans may proceed without NZTA funding

A major Tauranga road project is set to go ahead without NZ Transport Agency funding, but there will be compromises. Cameron Rd Stage 2 involved fully or... Read More

Fruit and vege growers gather to tackle challenges

The who's who of New Zealand's fruit and vegetable sector are convening in the capital this week to bite into the challenges facing the horticulture sector. More... Read More