City Life

TCC fails to follow own rules - MBIE

Tauranga City Council didn't follow its own rules on a failed subdivision that left over 20 unsafe homes, a government probe has found. A Ministry of Business,... Read More

Two arrested in relation to Kawaha Point robbery

Rotorua Police have arrested two men in relation to the aggravated robbery at Kawaha Point Superette on Tuesday March 19. The two men entered the Supperette... Read More

BOP triple fatal crash accused in court

A man facing a careless driving charge in relation to the fatal crash which killed three people in the Bay of Plenty has been remanded on bail. David Michael... Read More

National Remembrance Service marks terror attack

Tauranga City and Western Bay of Plenty District Council Mayors are welcoming people to join them this Friday at Trustpower Baypark Arena to watch the simulcast... Read More

Tauranga’s women’s shelter due to open

Tauranga's newest women's shelter will be opening its doors in two weeks. 'We're thrilled!” says Angela Wallace, general manager of Awhina House.... Read More

Tauranga‘s Baycourt achieves gold award

A focus on holistic and sustainable tourism business practices has proven to be worth its weight in gold for Baycourt Community & Arts Centre. The Tauranga theatre... Read More

Tauranga’s water restrictions lifted

Water restrictions in Tauranga have been lifted with immediate effect. 'The change of season has brought cooler weather and more regular rainfall, which means... Read More

More than just boxing for Kawerau Boxing Club

For the past 50 years, the Kawerau Boxing Club has been providing opportunities for the community to learn skills and compete in boxing. Now, thanks to a generous... Read More

Police investigating Papamoa smash

'Sheer recklessness.” This is how witnesses described a crash in Papamoa. On Saturday, about 11.15pm, a car speeding along Karewa Parade smashed into another... Read More

No injuries in Maungatapu crash

UPDATED 8.11AM: No injuries have been reported following a crash near Maungatapu this morning. Police were called to a crash at the roundabout on State Highway... Read More

A ‘major’ change in the weather this week

MetService is forecasting a significant change in the weather in the days ahead, after nearly a week of calm conditions associated with a persistent ridge. 'A... Read More

ExportNZ Awards entries open to cream of Bay crop

Entries are open for the 29th annual Bay of Plenty ExportNZ Awards, which celebrate the cream of the Bay's export crop. Longstanding sponsors Sharp Tudhope Lawyers,... Read More