City Life

Christina Cleaver honoured for conservation work

Ōmokoroa conservation advocate Christina Cleaver has been honoured with the Bay Conservation Alliance Trophy for outstanding contribution to conservation in... Read More

House sale aims to raise $30k+ for Waipuna Hospice

The full commission a real estate agency earns from a Mount Maunganui property listing will be donated to a Bay of Plenty palliative care provider. Waipuna... Read More

Dad’s quick action saves swimmer at Pāpāmoa

A Wellington man is being hailed for his quick thinking and bravery after paddling into a dangerous rip to rescue a woman who was swept hundreds of metres offshore... Read More

New Gate Pā community centre build begins

A blessing ceremony on Wednesday marked the beginning of construction for the new Gate Pā Community Centre. The 500sq m facility would provide a... Read More

Crafty fun before the Santa parade

Te Puke Library is offering a chance to get craftily creative before the town's Christmas Float parade. For the past six months, the library has been hosting... Read More

Mount surfers set for junior world champs

Two Bay Boardriders will battle the waves in Peru next month when representing New Zealand at the junior world surfing championships. Mount Maunganui surfers... Read More

Rāhui in place after man dies on Mount beach

A rāhui is in place on a stretch of Mount Maunganui Beach after a person was pulled from the water overnight. Police and other emergency services were called... Read More

Upgrades: Popular waterfall walking track closed

The popular Wairere Falls Track near Matamata will remain closed this summer as the Department of Conservation carries out safety improvements. The track... Read More

$30,000 raised after Tauranga father's death

Tauranga and international communities are mourning the death of father and social worker Jaismon Francis, who went missing in Otūmoetai on Thursday. Tributes... Read More

Ethkick 2025 celebrates unity at Mount Maunganui

The spirit of diversity and community will take centre stage later this weekend when Ethkick 2025 kicks off at Oceandowns Reserve, Mount Maunganui. This popular... Read More

Lotto: Winning tickets sold in Katikati & Rotorua

Winning Lotto second division tickets have been sold in Rotorua and Katikati. Thirteen players nationwide each won $16,290 in last night's live draw. The... Read More

Police probe alleged fraud targeting charity

A national children's health charity has publicly distanced itself from an event claiming to be raising money for them, and police are now investigating after... Read More