City Life

Community projects receive $140,000

From surf life saving to saving treasures from the trash, Western Bay of Plenty District Council has given 30 worthwhile projects across the rohe a helping hand... Read More

Celebrating a Century: Tauranga woman turns 100

Mary Francis's 'healthy life” spent growing her food and staying active has been credited with helping the keen fisherwoman reach her 100th birthday. Golden... Read More

$25K for WBOP school robotics programme

Free robotics lessons for Western Bay students in low socio-economic areas are guaranteed to continue this year thanks to a $25,000 grant from BayTrust. STEAM-ED... Read More

League greats to face off in Rotorua

Rotorua is set to host a star-studded line-up on Saturday when the inaugural League Legends XIII showdown kicks off at Puketawhero Park. The squad of NRL... Read More

Search for missing person near Ōpōtiki continues

'Dangerous” river conditions during the weekend have hampered search and rescue efforts for a person still missing in the Waioeka River. The person... Read More

Working from home impacting Tauranga businesses

The Government's push to get more workers back into their offices will help struggling city centre businesses, a hospitality business owner says. But... Read More

Tourist died in crash on BOP gravel road

A Czech tourist on a working holiday in Ōpōtiki had planned a solo hike in Te Urewera ranges, but died after she lost control of her car on a gravel road... Read More

Spook-tacular Halloween mask challenge

There are prizes up for grabs for the best homemade masks and face painting as part of Te Puke's annual Halloween Treat Trail on Thursday, October 31. 'This... Read More

Community embraces Sikh culture at Turban Day

A cultural showcase held on the Jordan Field at Memorial Park saw over 200 people participate in Turban Day by donning traditional headwear. 'We're showing... Read More

Paying tribute to the forgotten

White crosses now stand on the previously unmarked graves of soldiers in Te Puke's old cemetery. A $1000 funding grant from Western Bay of Plenty District... Read More

Applications open for CCO board intern programme

Applications for the third intake of Tauranga City Council's Board Intern programme for its council-controlled organisations (CCOs) is now open. The programme... Read More

Doubling road rehabilitation to prevent potholes

Kiwis will see fewer potholes on our roads with rehabilitation works set to more than double through the Government's summer road maintenance programme to ensure... Read More