City Life

Irish seasonal worker electrocuted

Employees of a North Island contractor were not briefed on the dangers of working near power lines before an Irish seasonal worker was killed. A coroner's... Read More

Man walks 12 hours overnight for suicide awareness

Warning: This article discusses suicide, depression and mental health issues. On a cold winter's night when the temperature dropped below zero, Taruia Pupuke-Taylor... Read More

Is Rotorua the toastie capital of NZ?

When it comes to toasties, Rotorua is a cut above the crust. Lime Cafe and Capers Cafe & Store has been named among 13 finalists in the 2025 Great New... Read More

$112 million tariff blow for NZ wine industry

The New Zealand wine industry is facing hundreds of millions of dollars in extra tariffs, in a blow for the sector. US President Donald Trump last week imposed... Read More

BoP highway traffic lights to be activated

The traffic lights on State Highway 30, at Wharenui Rd, in Rotorua will be switched on from tomorrow - all going to plan. 'People travelling on SH30 are encouraged... Read More

Traffic alert: Tree-felling to cause SH29 delays

Tree-felling works are expected to cause traffic delays on State Highway 29 this week. NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) said people travelling on SH29,... Read More

Gala honours Tauranga rescue chopper's vital work

What is being described by organisers as an exclusive event aims bring together the coastal Bay of Plenty community to honour the critical missions carried out... Read More

'It's the people': Top club's lifesaving recipe

Pāpāmoa Surf Life Saving Club is proud to reflect on another outstanding season, marked by regional honours across lifesaving, surf sport, and service at the... Read More

Western Bay grocery cost dashboard launched

A new tool helping Tauranga and Western Bay of Plenty grocery shoppers monitor supermarket prices shows people in rural areas tend to pay more for basics than... Read More

Crash on Hewletts Rd causes traffic delays

Police are advising motorists to take care around a crash on Hewletts Road and to expect delays. A spokeswoman said police received a report of a two-vehicle... Read More

Tauranga and Taupō Lotto players amongst winners

Two lucky Lotto players from Tauranga and Taupō are amongst 26 players who each won $12,672 with Lotto Second Division in Saturday night's live Lotto draw. Both... Read More

KiwiHarvest partnership boosts food rescue

To help drive food rescue across New Zealand, bp has launched a three-year partnership with KiwiHarvest, supporting its fuel and charging needs. KiwiHarvest... Read More