City Life

The adventurous life behind Betty's 100 years

This weekend marks Elizabeth (Betty) Gilgen's first 100th birthday - her son Phil Gilgen says she has another 100 years to go. Betty's family will mark the... Read More

Waitangi Day – a time to come together, to learn

Today, Katikati's second annual Te Rā o Waitangi Whānau Festival (Waitangi Day Family Festival) will take place at the Haiku Reserve from 11am to 3pm. The... Read More

Mount landslide area unlikely to remain a campsite

The Tauranga mayor said any decisions on the land immediately surrounding the fatal Mount Maunganui landslide will be months away, but feels it is unlikely... Read More

Landslide: Contractor bitten by police search dog

One of the contractors trying to locate victims at Mount Maunganui after last month's deadly incident was bitten by a police search and rescue dog. Police... Read More

Nicknamed flyover set to open to traffic this year

After four years of construction, work on the Takitimu North Link has progressed from earthworks to pavement works as the project enters its next stage. Stage... Read More

Water restored after major water main break

Stop/go traffic management is in place on Maleme St, Greerton, following a water main break. Tauranga City Council said there was a 'major water main break... Read More

More slips halt traffic through Waioeka Gorge

More material has fallen on State Highway 2 through Waioeka Gorge, as roading crews work to clear multiple slip sites along the highway. In January, the area... Read More

Bridge tests, drivers told not to slow speed

Drivers along the Hairini Bridge are being urged to maintain their speed and not slow down during water-based investigation works. Tauranga City Council will... Read More

Western Bay storm aftermath, major clean-up ahead

Two Welcome Bay properties remain red‑placarded because of significant damage and safety risks following January 22's severe weather. The weather event... Read More

Cambridge Rd lane reopened in time for school

The short section of Cambridge Rd that has been closed in Tauranga is due to re-open tomorrow, with school buses resuming. The northbound lane has been closed... Read More

Mayor says area around Mauao to open when safe

The mayor of Tauranga says they'll start opening up the area around Mount Maunganui when it's safe to do so, as police finish their recovery efforts following... Read More

Tragedies, disasters: Earlier events revisited

The Mount landslip tragedy has taken lives and left families and the community devastated. Human remains have been discovered at the Mount Maunganui Beachside... Read More