City Life

Weather warnings upgraded: 140km/h gales

Severe gales up to 140km/h and torrential downpours set to begin overnight have prompted MetService to upgrade weather warnings for Auckland and the upper North... Read More

Petrol prices driven down: 'Like a triple whammy'

The stars have aligned to drive petrol costs down, says a fuel price tracker. Crude oil prices have plummeted in the wake of US president Donald Trump's... Read More

Snowy south, sub-tropical storm to batter north

School holidays may be spent inside across the country with a punchy cold snap, snow and a storm inbound for parts of the country this week. In an update... Read More

Motorised duck wins the Great Tauranga Duck Race

Sunshine, splashes, and a sea of yellow ducklings drew a record-breaking crowd to the Tauranga waterfront on Sunday for the 2025 Great Tauranga Duck Race —... Read More

Failed contraceptive insert, patient gets pregnant

A person became pregnant and was traumatised after a sexual health clinic failed to re-insert their contraceptive device. The person had a fear of becoming... Read More

Young jazz musicians shine at Tauranga competition

The Wright Family Foundation 47th National Youth Jazz Competition wrapped up on a high note at the Baycourt Community and Arts Centre in Tauranga. The competition,... Read More

Dog attack: Grieving grandparents 'numb'

'From the moment he woke up, he woke up with a smile. And he always went to bed with a smile.” That's how 4-year-old Timothy Tu'uaki Rolleston-Bryan‘s... Read More

Knitted poppies to adorn Tauranga RSA’s entrance

A vibrant display of bright red knitted poppies will soon grace the entrance of Tauranga RSA, adding a poignant touch to the upcoming Anzac Day commemorations. Created... Read More

Community boards extended to represent all WBOP

Western Bay of Plenty will keep its five community boards - but the whole district will now be represented by a community board. Matakana and Rangiwaea Islands... Read More

Te Puke fire chief reflects on 40 years of service

Te Puke Volunteer Fire Brigade is made up of men and women who drop everything and run when their pagers go off and the fire siren sounds. But who are these... Read More

Brewing a better future at Waihī Beach

Turning single-use coffee cups into compost is the newest enterprise at Waihī. ‘Don't be a SUCker | Cup Cycle' is a not-for-profit initiative by Sustainable... Read More

Homeland pride celebrated in Katikati

Thousands came to celebrate all the cultures of the Western Bay of Plenty. Katikati Festival of Cultures was a vibrant celebration of diverse cultural backgrounds... Read More