City Life

Crafty fun before the Santa parade

Te Puke Library is offering a chance to get craftily creative before the town's Christmas Float parade. For the past six months, the library has been hosting... Read More

Mount surfers set for junior world champs

Two Bay Boardriders will battle the waves in Peru next month when representing New Zealand at the junior world surfing championships. Mount Maunganui surfers... Read More

Rāhui in place after man dies on Mount beach

A rāhui is in place on a stretch of Mount Maunganui Beach after a person was pulled from the water overnight. Police and other emergency services were called... Read More

Upgrades: Popular waterfall walking track closed

The popular Wairere Falls Track near Matamata will remain closed this summer as the Department of Conservation carries out safety improvements. The track... Read More

$30,000 raised after Tauranga father's death

Tauranga and international communities are mourning the death of father and social worker Jaismon Francis, who went missing in Otūmoetai on Thursday. Tributes... Read More

Ethkick 2025 celebrates unity at Mount Maunganui

The spirit of diversity and community will take centre stage later this weekend when Ethkick 2025 kicks off at Oceandowns Reserve, Mount Maunganui. This popular... Read More

Lotto: Winning tickets sold in Katikati & Rotorua

Winning Lotto second division tickets have been sold in Rotorua and Katikati. Thirteen players nationwide each won $16,290 in last night's live draw. The... Read More

Police probe alleged fraud targeting charity

A national children's health charity has publicly distanced itself from an event claiming to be raising money for them, and police are now investigating after... Read More

Greerton gym rallies foodbank collections

Personal trainer Louise Watson has built a reputation for helping others and pushing them to their limits - but at Christmas, she's pushing for something... Read More

Warning issued after dog left in sweltering car

Dog owners across New Zealand are being warned to never leave their pets unattended in vehicles during the summer as it can cause severe distress and even death. The... Read More

Locals to honour Monica Cantwell

Every year on White Ribbon Day, November 25, a group of Tauranga locals climb Mauao to commemorate British backpacker Monica Cantwell. This year, they are... Read More

Ōpōtiki workplace incident, critical injuries

A critically injured person has been airlifted to hospital after a workplace incident in Ōpotiki, Bay of Plenty. The incident was reported at a Waioeka Rd... Read More