City Life

MP praised for helping distressed man on highway

National MP Tom Rutherford has been praised for his bravery after he stopped his car on a highway outside Tauranga to talk with a distressed man in his mid-20s... Read More

Tariffs hit Kiwisaver funds hardest

KiwiSaver members' contributions in the March quarter were largely cancelled out by ructions in financial markets. Morningstar has released its latest... Read More

New action plan for unpaid carers

The Government is taking action to better support unpaid and informal carers, Associate Minister for Social Development and Employment Penny Simmonds said. Every... Read More

Become a SPCA foster hero

As the weather turns colder, SPCA Centres across New Zealand are filling up with dogs and puppies in need of safe, warm foster homes. SPCA is calling on... Read More

Jasleen a link between police and Indian community

As the only female police officer of Indian heritage in the Western Bay of Plenty, Jasleen is an important link between the force and the Te Puke community. After... Read More

Ear-less cat needs new home

A female cat discovered living in a vehicle in Tauranga by the SPCA has recovered from cat flu and having her ears amputated - now she needs a forever home. ‘Tilly'... Read More

What's on: comedy, half marathon, art

Good morning and welcome to Saturday. Ko te ra tenei i hanga e te Ariki. Ka koa tatou, ka koa hoki ki reira. MetService is forecasting a fine apart from some... Read More

Find out what’s planned for the Kaimai Ward

Want to know more about key topics such as the SH2 Ōmokoroa Rd intersection upgrade, Te Puna/Lochhead/Pitua/Tangitu roundabout, and Te Puna Station Rd intersection... Read More

SH2 speed change sparks strong local reactions

The decision to revert to the former speed limit of 100km/h along State Highway 2 between Katikati and Te Puna has been welcomed by the local council, but not... Read More

Flourishing market to harvest giant pumpkins

Just like the produce it's becoming renowned for, the annual Te Puna Hall Harvest Market is growing bigger and better every year. The festival - which is... Read More

Kiwifruit heritage hub progresses with new society

It's a case of small steps, but the creation of a Te Puke Kiwifruit Capital of the World Heritage Hub is progressing well. Negotiating to secure a suitable... Read More

Council responding to Pāpāmoa sinkhole situation

Tauranga City Council crews are working urgently and safely to repair a sinkhole that appeared on Thursday on Golden Sands Drive in Pāpāmoa. According to... Read More