City Life

Pāpāmoa triathlete invited to compete in Hawaii

When Nicole Storm reached the finish line of her first-ever Ironman, she cried with pride for 30 minutes. 'This was my first Ironman. I came fifth and then... Read More

Duo feeding thousands on Ukrainian frontline

Tauranga baker and barista Harriet Campbell is gearing up for another trip to Ukraine with her humanitarian project, Never Alone, to raise awareness of the ongoing... Read More

Watch: MP cheers early opening of interchange ramp

Bay of Plenty MP Tom Rutherford is celebrating a win for the community; subject to some considerations being met, Tauranga City Council says it is likely... Read More

Surf club’s fundraising auction ending

Time is nearly up on a fundraising auction that could net you a new home. Pukehina Surf Rescue's tiny home auction closes tomorrow. The one-of-a kind tiny... Read More

Tauranga going green for inaugural Irish festival

When the strains of fiddle music sound and the first Guinness is poured at Tauranga's inaugural Irish festival, Laura McCabe will no doubt be thinking of the... Read More

Settled weather: A chance to spot the blood moon

After a cold, southerly intrusion midweek, MetService is forecasting a return to widespread settled weather as high pressure moves in from the Tasman Sea. Warm... Read More

Mount locals dismayed as pool hours stay the same

A Mount Maunganui couple is disappointed opening hours of Mount Hot Pools won't be extended - despite garnering 127 supporting signatures. Julie and Jim Carle... Read More

Blood moon: A total lunar eclipse in Tauranga

Want to see a total lunar eclipse? Then look towards the sky tonight at 7.30pm. Weather permitting, and the forecast is looking good with the MetService forecasting... Read More

Te Puke care home provider makes $17m commitment

Bupa Villages and Aged Care has announced a $17 million redevelopment of Te Puke Care Home. Bupa Te Puke will soon see construction crews and machinery on... Read More

Mayor calls for action after student train tragedy

The mayor of the community where a young girl died after being struck by a train says she will do everything she can to prevent it from happening again. A... Read More

Export Awards return with 1920s gala celebration

The ExportNZ ASB Bay of Plenty Export Awards will take place at Mercury Baypark on July 18. After a hiatus since the Covid-19 lockdowns, the event returns... Read More

Historic BOP coins, stamps go up for auction

Rare pieces of Bay of Plenty history including a Mount Maunganui man's fire brigade medals and a postal note issued in Whakatāne in 1893 are among rare items... Read More