City Life

Retiree loses $1m in investment scam

A financial watchdog is under fire after taking nearly eight weeks to issue an investment scam warning — during which time a Northland retiree lost $1... Read More

10 April Fool’s pranks you may have fallen for

It's the first of the month, the first of April, so keep your wits about you. Today is April Fool's, the annual observation of the day that sees the world... Read More

It’s twilight gala time at Bethlehem!

Bethlehem School will be bulging with activities for young and old on Friday, April 4, when it hosts its Twilight Gala fundraiser from 4pm-7pm. PTA spokesperson... Read More

Forecasters warn large weather system, heavy rain

Forecasters are warning a large weather system is likely to bring an 'atmospheric river” to New Zealand this week. It's set to be 'one of the more promising”... Read More

Hundreds expected at Rotorua’s third Sikh Parade

Picture a procession moving slowly down Fenton St - brightly dyed silk dresses with glitter trimming, turbaned men on motorbikes, warriors riding horseback bearing... Read More

Tipped barge: Approximately 10L of diesel spilt

Approximately 10L of diesel has been released into the harbour after a barge capsized at the Tauranga Bridge Marina. In a statement sent by a Bay of Plenty... Read More

Restoration begins at historic Monmouth Redoubt

The first phase of a restoration has begun for a significant city centre historic site. On Sunday, work was undertaken to remove four trees from Monmouth... Read More

Katikati locals unite to locate stolen tiny home

A quick response from the Katikati community saw a stolen tiny home found three hours after an appeal was posted to Facebook. On Saturday, March 29, at 4am,... Read More

Senior car buff helps keep Katikati safe

Vintage car enthusiast and Community Patrol volunteer Murray Tom shows no signs of slowing down. The community-minded 90-year-old is not only still driving,... Read More

Family's tribute to 4yo killed in dog attack

The grieving family of a 4-year-old killed by a dog in Katikati say the boy's late mother will be waiting for him. He was Timothy Tu'uaki Rolleston-Bryan,... Read More

Digital art is thriving in Tauranga

A must-see art experience showcasing when humans and technology come together is on display for the next two weeks at Tauranga's Historic Village. PIXelated... Read More

Large garage fire extinguished in central Tauranga

Firefighters extinguished a large garage blaze in central Tauranga on Saturday night as onlookers feared it could spread. 'We received multiple calls to a... Read More