City Life

Retirement village sector review welcomed

The Retirement Villages Act 2003 review announcement by the Government is a step in the right direction, said the Retirement Villages Association. Associate... Read More

Locals call for iconic Mount pools to open earlier

Mount Maunganui locals are calling for the 'unique, essential” Mount Hot Pools to open earlier because the current time is causing 'disharmony” among... Read More

Name released for one alleged Tauranga vigilante

An Auckland man accused of committing serious assaults and posting videos of the alleged attacks online can now be named. He was one of three men arrested in... Read More

Kanohi Kitea 2024: A celebration of inclusion

The Circability Trust's Bay of Plenty Hub is set to host Kanohi Kitea 2024, a regional social circus event, on October 22, 2024, from 10am to 2pm at Wairoa... Read More

Drama unfolds at Brain Watkins House

A new chapter in the history of Brain Watkins House, located at 233 Cameron Road, has been revealed this week when Harry McNaughton, the great-great-nephew of... Read More

Transformative international trip for teens

A recent international trip organized by Blue Light has proven to be a life-changing experience for ten young people from the eastern Bay of Plenty. Accompanied... Read More

NZVA urges responsible dog ownership

The New Zealand Veterinary Association is reminding potential dog owners to ensure they are financially capable of caring for a dog and to prioritise proper... Read More

Helping fire stations one slice at a time

Dominos outlets throughout Tauranga will donate one dollar from every pizza sold between 4-9pm today to help raise funds for fire stations around the city, Bethlehem,... Read More

Missing family: Can SAS hunt fugitive father

A military lawyer says hunting down Marokopa fugitive Tom Phillips is 'completely” in the capability of the New Zealand Special Air Service, but would... Read More

Surf life saving legend named life member

Pāpāmoa Surf Life Saving Club's long-time member, Shaun Smith, has received the highest honour there is in surf lifesaving. At the recent Surf Life... Read More

2025 Western Bay community awards nominations open

Nominations are open in the 2025 Western Bay Community Awards that celebrate the wonderful work carried out by individuals, groups, projects, initiatives and organisations. In... Read More

Waikato Hospital memo bans non-English languages

Waikato public hospital has told nurses not to speak to patients in any language other than English. A memo sent to all nursing staff last Friday, obtained... Read More