City Life

Tips to keep pets safe this Halloween

Halloween can be a fun time for both pets and their owners, but it comes with some pawsitives and downsides to consider. On the upside, dressing up Bruno... Read More

Summer roadworks to slow SH29 over Kaimai Range

Motorists travelling on State Highway 29 between Cambridge Rd and the base of the Kaimai Range can expect overnight closures and travel disruptions. NZ Transport... Read More

Thousands bound for BoP as cruise season opens

More than 4300 passengers and crew will sail into the Port of Tauranga tomorrow as the cruise season opens with the first ship visit. Celebrity Edge... Read More

Hundreds of Bay mums face long trips to give birth

With no obstetricians left in the Eastern Bay of Plenty, hundreds of pregnant women have been forced to travel to Tauranga Hospital to give birth this year -... Read More

Virtual trip helps kids explore natural hazards

Children from across New Zealand aged 6-12 can explore the natural wonders of Bay of Plenty from the comfort of their classroom. How? Through the latest virtual... Read More

Volunteers take to Bay streets for breast cancer

This Friday and Saturday, the streets of Bay of Plenty will come alive with pink as passionate volunteers hit the pavement for the Pink Ribbon Street Appeal. Breast... Read More

MetService pinpoints window for sunshine

This week, New Zealand is getting a full dose of classic spring weather - all over the place! Over the weekend, we had some warm, muggy nights and wild winds,... Read More

Higgins wins top honour at construction awards

A $5 million-plus project near Te Puke has led to a local company winning a civil contractor award. Outstanding people and transformational infrastructure... Read More

The new social media war against birth control

Fact vs Fear: Doctors are pushing back on the viral birth control myths and warnings over the contraceptive pill that are flooding social media It was a trend,... Read More

NZTA explains why chip seal dominates local roads

Throughout Waikato and Bay of Plenty, councils are rolling out their summer road maintenance programmes. Resurfacing of roads was like a new coat of paint... Read More

Funeral planning workshop teaches affordability

Gaylene Delaney wants to help people to 'die with dignity” through her funeral planning workshop. She'll be co-presenting her fifth Death Without Debt... Read More

City Operations gears up for growth season

Tauranga's green spaces are getting a seasonal refresh, thanks to a more streamlined approach to city maintenance led by Tauranga City Council's City... Read More