City Life

$6m to attract travellers into the regions

Four tourism campaigns aimed to attract travellers into the regions have received close $6 million in government funding. Tourism and Hospitality Minister... Read More

Locals help shape Kauri Point’s cultural future

A new draft cultural concept plan has been released for Kauri Point Historic Reserve, a site of deep cultural significance and home to historic pā. The plan... Read More

Kawerau locals buzzing after lotto ticket win

Excitement is brewing in the Bay of Plenty's Kawerau about the identity of the mystery Lotto winner with fireworks going off minutes after the draw. The record-breaking... Read More

Teenager suffers spinal injury after pool dive

A teenager who injured her spine diving into a lap pool at Greerton Aquatic and Leisure Centre is being treated at Middlemore Hospital. Bay Venues general... Read More

Heavy rain warning for Bay of Plenty

More wet weather is forecast this week, with a fresh heavy rain warning issued for Bay of Plenty. MetService said an easterly front over the Tasman Sea was... Read More

$265m lost as scammers exploit busy Kiwis

New Zealanders lost a gross total of $265 million to fraud over the past 12 months, according to the first Reported Fraud Monitor report by Payments NZ. The... Read More

Firefighters’ union slams job cuts

A veteran firefighter says Fire and Emergency New Zealand's announcement of major restructuring this week felt all too familiar. 'I joined the service in... Read More

Demand for full-week foodbank support surges

More than 20,000 people in the western Bay of Plenty are looking for support to put food on the table in a 'concerning” shift towards longer-term... Read More

Rotorua lake weed clean-up could cost $50,000

A multi-agency clean-up to clear Lake Rotorua and the waterfront boardwalk of lake weed is expected to last beyond next week. Wind gusts reached about 80km/h... Read More

Comvita hosts Korean beekeeping federation

Comvita has hosted a delegation of 40 senior representatives from the Korea Federation of Beekeeping Co-operatives (KFBC). The visit to the Paengaroa headquarters... Read More

'Clear regional benefit' for Bay in leave reforms

The Government's overhaul of the Holidays Act promises fewer payroll headaches for industries with variable work patterns, like the Bay of Plenty's horticulture... Read More

Woodcraft on show at Ōmokoroa’s Old Library

The artistry and craftsmanship of local woodworkers are taking centre stage this month at TOLO - The Old Library Ōmokoroa, where some members of the Tauranga... Read More