City Life

Diver credits lifeguards for saving his life

Local diver James is giving credit to the Mount Maunganui lifeguards for saving his life on Sunday. James was snorkelling near the end of Moturiki Island when... Read More

Students to turn Tauranga streets orange

This Friday, Tauranga's streets will be awash with orange as students walk to encourage road safety and active travel. More than 700 students from Tauranga... Read More

Children saved by Police in dire hostage situation

A man has been shot and killed by Police in Tauranga today after a 14 hour stand-off. The Bay of Plenty District Commander, Superintendent Andy McGregor... Read More

Man shot by Police following hostage incident

A man has died after being shot by police at a property in Bellevue, Tauranga today. Police had initially been called to the property in Oriana Crescent at around... Read More

Dazzling day at TRYathlon

It's been a hot day out there for the hundreds of children from around the Bay of Plenty who took part in today's Sanitarium Weet-Bix Kids TRYathlon in Arataki.... Read More

Growing competitive swimmers in Papamoa

New competitive swimming coach Andy McLay has been making waves at the Papamoa Swimming Club. Arriving with wife Anna in June, Andy has come on board as the new... Read More

A time to remember and give back

Now is the time of year when remembrance trees start popping up in Tauranga, encouraging people to reflect on their loved ones who won't be around this festive... Read More

Armed Offenders Squad in Bellevue

UPDATE 4.33pm: Residents near Oriana Crescent in Bellevue report hearing loud sharp noises about 3pm today. Soon afterwards, two ambulances were seen driving... Read More

Chelsea Winter live at Baycourt

I was quite excited to hear the news, now months ago, that best-selling New Zealand cookbook author Chelsea Winter had relocated from Auckland to Tauranga. Firstly... Read More

What‘s on - parade, sailing, markets and cricket

Kia ora and welcome to Sunday. Kia koa tenei ra. The weather looks mint for parades, triathlons, markets, the popular mud dog run, sailing and the beach. For... Read More

Community celebration planned for K Valley

A free community event is being planned to celebrate the newly upgraded walking and biking paths through K Valley. 'There's no better way to connect with your... Read More

Greerton retailers ask to keep begging bylaw

In 2018, Tauranga City Council added a provision in the Street Use and Public Places Bylaw that restricted begging and rough sleeping in the city. These changes... Read More