City Life

'Insider threat': Police find $75m meth haul

Police and Customs have seized about 200kg of methamphetamine after the huge haul was discovered at the Port of Tauranga. The four men arrested all had associations... Read More

Sixty-eight police officers' graduate

On Thursday, Commissioner Richard Chambers, the Minister of Police, Hon Mark Mitchell and Wing Patron, Kate Horan MNZM congratulated the sixty-eight graduating... Read More

Do you know how to give way in an emergency?

Emergency services in the Eastern Police District are reminding members of the public how to give way to emergency service vehicles. What do you do when you... Read More

Health warning issued in Rotorua for algal bloom

A health warning has been issued by the local Medical Officer of Health for Holdens Bay in Lake Rotorua due to a potentially toxic algal bloom. During the... Read More

Charity drive supports Tauranga Womens' Refuge

A Little Ray of Giving is an annual charity campaign organised by Ray White to give back to the local community at this time of year. Ray White Mount Maunganui... Read More

Getting help for family violence this summer

Over the summer there can be a lot of stress placed on families, it is sadly one of the busiest times of year for Police attending family violence. Family... Read More

How to tackle grief this holiday season

The holiday season can be a particularly challenging time for those who are grieving. As the festivities draw closer, it's common to feel a rising sense of unease. 'The... Read More

St John encourages festival goes to stay safe

With thousands of revellers predicted to descend upon festivals and concerts around Aotearoa this summer, Hato Hone St John (HHStJ) is reminding everyone to... Read More

Kiwi hit by car, motorists urged to slow down

The death of Spark, a kiwi recently released into Ōtanewainuku Forest, has prompted a plea for motorists to slow down when visiting the Western Bay of Plenty... Read More

Tauranga philatelists stamp their success

The hard work has paid off for Tauranga philatelists. For only the third time since the prestigious Ambury Shield was created in 1949, a team representing Tauranga... Read More

Rescue Helicopter demand to increase this summer

The Aerocool Rescue Helicopter carried out 41 life-saving missions within the Coastal Bay of Plenty, and surrounding regions during the month of November. These... Read More

North Island braces for thunderstorms

The North Island is tipped to be struck by miserable conditions today, with thunderstorms, hail and heavy downpours possible as an unstable, humid northerly... Read More