City Life

SH2 median barriers: Truck drives on wrong side

A group of residents who have been campaigning against wire median barriers on State Highway 2 in the Bay of Plenty claim a container truck was seen driving... Read More

Cruise ships cleaner over the past season

Tauranga has had a strong summer cruise season, with 91 ship arrivals contributing to our visitor economy. 'It's pleasing to see those cancellations and/or... Read More

Tauranga Army Cadets win national award

A night of celebration rang out as the Western Bay of Plenty Cadets Unit - Tauranga Army Cadets won a national award. The Te Rangatahi Trophy was presented... Read More

Tauranga Crossing: sparking kids’ imagination

Creative construction adventures are sparking imaginations these school holidays at Tauranga Crossing. Free hands-on construction workshops are activating... Read More

Picture Perfect Easter Trail postponed

Due to the incoming Cyclone Tam and the need to keep everyone safe, Epic Te Puke has made the decision to postpone the Picture Perfect Easter Trail originally... Read More

Easter walk-through offers immersive experience

A visually stunning, reflective walk-through of the Easter story at Bethlehem Baptist Church is being opened to the public again this year. The doors at Bethlehem... Read More

Rotorua's air quality improves with burner checks

The Bay of Plenty Regional Council is hoping for clearer skies in Rotorua this winter as it prepares to carry out annual wood burner checks across the city. Historically,... Read More

A silent battle on the water

As an onlooker, it appears quietly benign but as a competitor, it's a silent battle of strategy and skill to find each puff of wind. Members of Tauranga Radio... Read More

Baby dies from cot malfunction

The failure of a cot's structural integrity has been identified as the sole cause of a young baby's tragic death after he became trapped between the mattress... Read More

Doctor accepts oral sex at work was unwise

A doctor at the centre of an investigation involving workplace sex allegations denies any intimate activity took place there and says the prosecution has... Read More

Severe weather warning: NZTA urges travel caution

NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi is advising Waikato and Bay of Plenty road users to prepare and take extra care as severe weather arrives before Easter. Heavy... Read More

What to do if you're a bystander at an accident

The Easter holiday period marks a busy time on the roads - and with it, an increase in roadside accidents. An emergency doctor shares what you can do to help... Read More