City Life

Two tonnes of food donated to the Salvation Army

Tauranga's emergency services served kindness on December 4, extinguishing hunger with a food drive. Locals fed hope and stacked canned goods. The Salvation... Read More

Teens promoting UV Index as tanning guide

With an exceptionally hot summer on the cards, concerns have been raised about a new sunbathing trend. Cancer Society prevention policy lead Emma Shields... Read More

Person dies at Bay of Plenty swimming hole

One person has died at a popular Bay of Plenty swimming hole. Emergency services responding to a 'water-related incident” in the Wairoa River near... Read More

Ron's final tribute to seashells before he died

Earlier this year, Te Puke Times published a story about Ron Murray and the release of his book, and first novel, Coromandel Dreamin'. The four years... Read More

Mum’s epic trolley dash full of Christmas cheer

When Jolene Howden-Turnbull arrived for the Rebel Sport Christmas Trolley Dash Tauranga at 6am on December 4, she had a game plan for how things would go. 'The... Read More

SH29 Kaimai Range summer maintenance update

Starting this Sunday, December 8, asphalt resurfacing will be getting underway on State Highway 29 near the Tauranga end of Old Kaimai Road. This work will... Read More

Fraser Street is blocked following a crash

Fraser Street is currently blocked following a three-vehicle crash. A police spokesperson said the incident was reported around 4.40pm. Hato Hone St John... Read More

Arrest following fleeing driver - Papamoa Beach

A man has been arrested and his vehicle impounded after failing to stop for Police in Papamoa Beach last night, said a police spokesperson in a statement. "At... Read More

Kmart Christmas quilts to be recalled in NZ

Two Australian women were reportedly taken to hospital after being exposed to Kmart's Christmas-themed quilts, with a public recall to also be issued in... Read More

Partial closure of Farm Street tonight

Ahead of the upgraded Arataki Bus Hub reopening next week, Farm Street will be partially closed tonight, Wednesday, December 4, to complete essential road remediation... Read More

State Highway 1 Desert Rd closure postponed

The upcoming closure of the Desert Road in the central North Island has been pushed back by a week to lessen the impact on summer holiday journeys. State... Read More

School wins at Te Puke Christmas Float Parade

There was little doubt in the minds of the judges that Ōtamarākau School's entry in the Seeka Te Puke Christmas Float Parade was the overall winner. One... Read More