City Life

Crews battle house fire near Tauranga

Crews fought a house fire near Tauranga for more than three hours overnight. A Fire and Emergency New Zealand spokesman said it received multiple calls about... Read More

Port expansion step closer after draft ruling

Port of Tauranga has cleared a significant hurdle in its bid to expand capacity, with an expert panel issuing a draft decision to approve the company's fast-track... Read More

High-voltage line trip causes widespread outage

A high-voltage line trip left 933 properties across Welcome Bay without power on Monday evening, with CCTV footage capturing bright flashes in the sky around... Read More

Free Barkfest dog festival coming to Tauranga

Dog owners and their four-legged companions will have a chance to celebrate all things canine when Barkfest comes to Tauranga for the first time later this year. The... Read More

Marine enthusiasts set course for expo

Boats are just the beginning of a spectacular marine lifestyle event returning this month. The third annual NZ Boat, Fish & Dive Expo is on at Mystery Creek... Read More

Rev up the family and the vehicles

Sponsored Content Bay of Plenty's vintage and classic vehicle owners are invited to dust off their four-wheeled beauties for this month's Daffodil Car Show... Read More

Tauranga Lotto players win $24,112 each

Two Tauranga players are celebrating wins in Saturday night's Lotto draw. One ticket was sold at AJ's Lotto and another through MyLotto, a media release from... Read More

Millie and her journey into virtual mural magic

It's easy to look at a vibrant mural, say: 'Nice!” and keep walking by. But have you ever stopped and wondered about the lengths taken to create the incredible... Read More

Volunteers needed for Tauranga South patrol

A team of volunteers helping keep an eye on some of Tauranga's busiest southern suburbs needs more people to join them. The Tauranga South Community Patrol... Read More

Break out the books and puzzles!

Every journey starts with a single step, according to a Chinese proverb. The Tauranga Harbour City Lions Club's annual journey - its signature book sale fundraiser... Read More

Buried shipwrecks and forgotten stories

Shipwrecks hidden beneath the sands of Matakana Island, immigrant sailing ships battling fierce harbour currents and the remarkable resilience of Māori traders... Read More

Landslides inquiry: submissions deadline extended

More time has been allowed for public submissions to the Government Inquiry into the Tauranga landslides that claimed lives at Mauao and in Pāpāmoa earlier... Read More