City Life

Tauranga unveils new city centre bus stops

Tauranga's new permanent city centre bus stops are set to open on Durham St later this month. The move coincides with changes to some Western Bay routes to... Read More

Heater recall: 28,000 units still outstanding

The Ministry of Business, Innovation & Employment is urging everyone to check any bathroom heaters they have and remove them if they are included in last year's... Read More

BoP teams join Pork Pie Charity Run

NZME has launched On The Up — a national campaign showcasing amazing stories of inspiration, success, courage and possibilities. In this story,... Read More

Rotorua teen admits impersonating a police officer

A teen who impersonated a police officer while questioning Rotorua Hospital staff is known by police as an 'emergency services chaser”. Joshua Stuart... Read More

Rescue helicopter undergoing training exercises

Essential training with the Aerocool Rescue Helicopter crew took place on the weekend in the Tauranga harbour, with the helicopter soon to be deployed to the... Read More

Hunt for clues after money launderer's body found

Almost a year has passed since Ronny Okeke was involved in a physical altercation in suburban Auckland - then never seen alive again. His body was found in... Read More

Golf Rd roundabout gets into the swing of it

Resurfacing work on Hewletts Rd in Tauranga is progressing well and due to be completed next week. The last piece of the puzzle is the Golf Rd roundabout... Read More

Playcentre's new location after 20-year journey

A playcentre relocation project '20 years in the making” marked a significant milestone in moving from its original home of half a century. Mount... Read More

A festival full of Asian culture

A festival bursting with culture is coming to Tauranga, showcasing the rich traditions of Asia. Bay of Plenty Indonesia Inc has organised a collaboration... Read More

Nga wai hono i te po honoured at Huria Marae

Aroha flowed in Huria Marae in Tauranga as a poukai was hosted on April 5 in honour of Te Arikinui Kuīni (The Great Queen) Nga wai hono i te po. It is one... Read More

The JobSeeker on a benefit for 40 years

The longest anyone on JobSeeker work ready has been continuously receiving any benefit is now more than 40 years, data from the Ministry of Social Development... Read More

Ōtūmoetai's wildlife-friendly backyard event

Ōtūmoetai residents are encouraged to come together and celebrate nature at Ōtūmoetai Primary School on Sunday, April 6. The Envirohub-run event, running... Read More