City Life

Sweet fundraiser helps SPCA care for animals

SPCA's most delicious fundraising event is back in 2025, and it's piping hot with purpose. Cupcake Day will take place on Wednesday, October 29, and New Zealanders... Read More

79yo injured man among dog attack victims

Warning: Disturbing Content A child who died and a 79-year-old badly injured man who needed hospital surgery are among more than 100 people attacked by... Read More

Celebrating 50 years of Māori Language Week

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Tauranga teenager bakes desserts for homeless

Every Saturday, Tauranga teenager Hannah Richards spends three hours in her kitchen baking desserts for the city's homeless. The 16-year-old Ōtūmoetai... Read More

Power outages: 902 customers still without supply

There are currently 902 customers in the western Bay of Plenty without power. Powerco crews made good progress over the weekend in restoring power supply... Read More

Damaged roofs, fences, trees in Katikati

Katikati experienced a wild weekend of unprecedented high wind, which left roofs and fences damaged, fallen trees and cancelled events in its wake. Katikati... Read More

Kidz Need Dadz marks 25 years of peer support

A special cake, warm conversation and a strong sense of community is marking a significant milestone for Kidz Need Dadz in Tauranga this month, as the organisation... Read More

Power still out after storm lashes BoP

Field crews are working to restore power across the North Island, including the Bay of Plenty, after the weekend's storm left thousands in the dark. In an... Read More

$4000 cash giveaway in Greerton Village

Excitement is building in Greerton Village with $4000 to be given away to lucky shoppers during spring. This month's 'Shop Among the Blossoms” Spring retail... Read More

Tauranga teen signs with Auckland Football Club

Tauranga teen Van Fitzharris has signed with Auckland Football Club's reserves, taking the next step in his career after more than a decade of development through... Read More

$10m Powerball jackpot guaranteed to be struck

Powerball's $10 million prize is guaranteed to be won tomorrow night, with Lotto NZ breaking with tradition and triggering a must-be-won provision. Usually,... Read More

Equestrians call for safe passing on NZ roads

Tauranga horse owners are saddling up this Sunday to ride in solidarity with equestrians across the world to promote life-saving road safety messages this month. On... Read More