City Life

Arson cause of Mauao fire

Arson is the cause of the fire on Mauao last Wednesday night says Pumicelands Rural Fire Authority zone manager Alan Pearce. He says people throwing fireworks off... Read More

Simple solution to pesky problem

A Whangamata local has come up with a brilliant solution for keeping those pesky seagulls out of your rubbish bags. Appalled by the mess and tired of picking up... Read More

Keep conserving water: TCDC

The Thames-Coromandel District Council says water restrictions have now been lifted in Tairua and Whangamata. Matatoki and Omahu are now the only Coromandel communities... Read More

Car and cyclist collide

A Cyclists has been injured in a collision with a car on the intersection of Devonport Road and Seventh Avenue. A cyclist has been taken to hospital Police diverted... Read More

Colourful display in Sikh parade

A dose of colour and culture transformed the avenues today as the Tauranga Indian community marked the birth of their religious leader with prayer and costume. Thousands... Read More

Pauanui’s water restrictions lifted

The Thames-Coromandel District Council says water restrictions have now been lifted in Pauanui. The total hose and sprinkler ban which was in place in Hahei has... Read More

Hose & sprinkler ban in Hahei

The Thames Coromandel District Council is advising the Hahei community that a total hose and sprinkler ban is now in place. Council says water consumption in Hahei... Read More

Coromandel: good for your soul

Destination Coromandel is on the search for video and photo footage to help promote the region. The regional marketing agency wants people to get out and explore... Read More

Start your engines for the New Year

What do motocross and super saloons have in common? Speed. And there'll be plenty of fast-paced action at Metal Man Recyclers Baypark Family Speedway to start the... Read More

Market punters not fazed by rain

The urge to feed growling tummies is far outweighing the need to hide from the rain as people enjoy the Night Markets in Mount Maunganui. The markets are normally... Read More

New format for Miss Mount Maunganui

Miss Mount Maunganui is returning to the Bay, but with a different look. After 60 years of the beauty pageant being held on Mount Main Beach, the competition is... Read More

What's on Today? Night market

If you're hungover or in high spirits this afternoon, we've got the event for you! The best way to spend New Year's Day in the Bay is setting up camp in Coronation... Read More