City Life

Bay Venues to run Western Bay pools

The Te Puke Memorial Pool and Dave Hume Pool in Katikati will offer an expanded range of activities and swimming programmes when they open for the summer season,... Read More

International visitor numbers and spend on rise

Fresh data released today shows international visitor arrivals and spending are continuing to climb, giving a boost to our tourism sector and economy, Tourism... Read More

SPCA asks Kiwis to open their hearts to dogs

SPCA is asking Kiwis to open their hearts to SPCA's longest-staying residents. For Barry, the wait for his forever home has been too long. The seven-year-old... Read More

BoP firm fined after fatal conveyor belt death

A major fertiliser company was told 80 times in a single report that its conveyor belt safety standards were not up to scratch, months before a worker died... Read More

Mount man meets birth mother in Canada

A Mount Maunganui man has been welcomed back into the arms of his birth mother for the first time in 50 years after he was among thousands of indigenous children... Read More

Footprints for our future

A week-long environmental initiative is taking place across the Bay of Plenty next month, uniting Rotary clubs, schools and community groups in a collective... Read More

ACC: BoP motorbike injuries rise

For 2025, ACC has paid out around $7 million for the 219 motorcycle-related injuries in the Bay of Plenty region up until July 20. That's compared to the... Read More

Building inspection target now in force

A mandatory target to speed up building inspection wait times came into force this month, said Building and Construction Minister Chris Penk. 'We know that... Read More

Get ride ready this Motorcycle Awareness Month

Get ready to sharpen your skills and get your motorcycle and gear ready for the months ahead with free local events this September. September is Motorcycle... Read More

Te Puke housing project opens

Te Puke's Evergreen House - Whare Katoa was opened this month with a celebration service at Te Puke Baptist Church, followed by a blessing, opening and shared... Read More

Beethoven’s unique and distinctive style

Sponsored Content Scholars Baroque Aotearoa chamber choir will perform their second concert of the 2025 season, which champions much-loved composer Ludwig... Read More

Volunteers for Kōpūrererua Valley planting

Tauranga families have a unique opportunity to plant a native tree, snap a selfie, and return in the years ahead to watch it grow — all while helping restore... Read More