City Life

Twinning: The school with 13 sets of twins

If you think you're seeing double at Otūmoetai Primary School, you're probably right. The Tauranga school has 13 sets of twins on the roll and a 14th pair... Read More

Commuter disruption looms for busy Tauranga route

Tauranga drivers face years of 'unavoidable” disruption under a proposed major upgrade of one of the city's busiest transport routes. Tauranga City... Read More

BOP mum's mission for kids with Down syndrome

A Bay of Plenty mum is turning her daughter's journey into a community movement this World Down Syndrome Day. On Saturday, locals are invited to walk 2.1km... Read More

Mince prices, spag bol becomes budget luxury

A humble spag bol dinner may no longer be an option for people on a tight budget, with the price of mince rising to its highest level since records began. Food... Read More

$1m community events boost for Western Bay

Community events across Tauranga and the Western Bay of Plenty are set for a major boost, with the Tauranga Western Bay Community Event Fund confirmed for... Read More

Omanu dominates nationals with surf lifesaving win

Omanu Beach Surf Life Saving Club has cemented its place at the top of New Zealand surf lifesaving, powering to a commanding back-to-back national championship... Read More

BOP car buff gives $10k award back to community

The man behind a Bay of Plenty community car show is being recognised for turning a simple idea into a major fundraiser. Stu Brickland, founder of the Pukehina... Read More

Dogs mauled in Tauranga park; one dead, one hurt

Warning: Distressing images and content A Mount Maunganui man's 'world has been shattered” after three dogs attacked his two elderly fox terriers,... Read More

BoP communities chase national food waste crown

Bay of Plenty households are throwing their support behind a nationwide leftovers challenge, with Tauranga and Whakatāne emerging as strong contenders as locals... Read More

Nine-grid power plan to meet Western Bay demand

Transpower and Powerco are preparing to roll out nine major electricity infrastructure projects across the Western Bay of Plenty over the next decade. Electricity... Read More

Waioweka Gorge reopens after debris slip closure

Motorists are being warned to expect delays on State Highway 2 through the Waioweka Gorge today. The highway was closed earlier today after after fresh... Read More

Overnight resurfacing closes key SH2 on-ramps

Overnight roadworks are continuing in Takitimu Drive in Tauranga as NZ Transport Agency focuses on the northbound side of the state highway for resurfacing. Roading... Read More