City Life

Woman says dog pack hunted her like an animal

A woman who was savaged by a pack of pig dogs fears for public safety while the owner and his dogs are free to wander the streets. The retiree, who wants... Read More

$10m housing project to begin in Tauranga

Construction of 20 'affordable” and accessibility-friendly apartments for Tauranga residents on the public housing waiting list will begin soon. The... Read More

Tauranga MP urges council to review CBD parking

The rollout of paid and time-limited parking in central Tauranga has prompted a letter from the city's National MP, urging the council to review the changes. Tauranga... Read More

Don’t waste your old phones

If you've got old mobile phones stashed at home, there is a place in Tauranga to recycle them. The most recent collection point added to Envirohub Bay of... Read More

A special place to honour loved ones blooms

Yellow blooms are popping their heads out of the earth at Tauranga City's Yatton Park, Tutarawānanga, ahead of Daffodil Day and are a bright reminder to give... Read More

Be a local hero this Daffodil Day

More volunteers are needed to help the Cancer Society on August 29 - Daffodil Day - with street appeals planned for Tauranga and Mount Maunganui. With nearly... Read More

Take a look inside US Air Force's largest plane

For the first time in more than 40 years, the United States Air Force's largest plane has returned to New Zealand. The behemouth aircraft - the C-5M Super... Read More

Ōpōtiki water services requires $70m spend

Ōpōtiki District Council is forecasting almost $70 million of capital investment will be needed to meet three waters regulatory requirements over the next... Read More

Airport sculpture honours Daffodil Day

Visitors to Tauranga Airport will be greeted by a powerful new art installation ahead of Daffodil Day - a striking woven sculpture that honours those affected... Read More

Cars to rev up funds too!

If flowers aren't your thing, there's another way you can support the Bay of Plenty/Waikato Cancer Society branch this month. Car-lovers are invited to bring... Read More

Teens launch allergy-friendly recipe website

Inspired by a friend's struggle to find suitable recipes due to an intolerance to dairy, eggs and nuts, three Ōtūmoetai College students have created a website... Read More

Work stops as human remains found in Whakatāne

Work on a council emergency management facility in Whakatāne has been stopped following the discovery of kōiwi [human remains] on the site. Whakatāne District... Read More