City Life

Changes for firearms safety training and education

Te Tari Pūreke - the Firearms Safety Authority is re-developing firearms safety education and engagement, including the courses offered as part of the licensing... Read More

Raising the visibility of NZ's ethnic communities

A first-of-its-kind report launched on Monday lays the groundwork for growing the visibility of New Zealand's ethnic communities through data, Ethnic Communities... Read More

Suzuki International Series kicks off in Taupō

Some of the best motorcycle racers on the planet arrived in the Bay of Plenty at the weekend to mark the start to the 2024 edition of the popular three-round... Read More

Celebrating 20 Years of Billabong Grom Series

The Billabong Grom Series presented by Oceanbridge provides many young surfers with their first taste of competitive surfing. It's a chance to challenge... Read More

Healthcare services available across this summer

With summer here and the holiday break now on our doorstep, Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is reminding New Zealanders to be aware of the healthcare options... Read More

Woolworths reveals holiday feasting predictions

As the weather warms up and the BBQ is dusted off, New Zealanders are preparing their festive menus, and Woolworths is revealing insights into what Kiwi shoppers... Read More

Takitimu North Link – 2 million hours strong

Construction of the new four-lane expressway connecting Tauranga and Te Puna continues to make great progress with the team racking up two million hours... Read More

Support for further Civic Precinct development

A majority of Tauranga City Council elected members have voted to proceed with the construction of the planned Civic Whare, Exhibition and Museum project, which... Read More

Naughty or nice: Uber unwraps rider ratings list

As the festive season jingles closer, Uber unwraps its annual rider ratings to reveal who has been sleigh-ing their Uber etiquette - and who might be finding... Read More

Maketū Pies' profit to fund community training

More details have been revealed about the new purchaser of Maketū Pies after a lifeline for the business was announced last week. In a statement today,... Read More

‘Super’ Christmas parade in Pāpāmoa

Superheroes flooded into Pāpāmoa on Sunday morning for the Pak'nSave Pāpāmoa Superhero Santa Parade. 'We had over 100 superheroes in the parade today,”... Read More

Foodbank grateful for community's 'hard yakka'

With its fourth week coming to an end, the Bay of Plenty Times Christmas appeal total has risen above $110,000 in cash and food donations from the community. As... Read More