City Life

Temu launches investigation after NZ house fire

Discount online retailer Temu has launched an internal investigation after a cheap phone charger sparked a house fire on Auckland's North Shore that significantly... Read More

Volunteers pack record Christmas gift boxes

More than 2000 volunteers across New Zealand packed more than 29,000 Christmas Boxes for families in need this weekend. But charity, Christmas Box, is hoping... Read More

Te Puke Primary School triumphs at kapa haka

Te Puke Primary School was the only school representing the district at Te Waka Pererua-ngā Kapa Haka Kura Tuatahi o Tauranga Moana last week. The Tauranga... Read More

Lane closure through Beaumaris Boulevard

Work is underway to improve the management of flood water in Bethlehem as it flows under the Beaumaris Boulevard / Sterling Gate Drive roundabout. This involves... Read More

Thousands of riders at Lake Taupō Cycle challenge

Thousands of riders took to the start line on Saturday at the 46th edition of the Lake Taupō Cycle Challenge. Challenge organisers said the atmosphere of... Read More

Callout for ideas to mark 150-year anniversary

With September 2025 marking 150 years since Ulster Irish settlers arrived in Katikati, community board chair John Clements wants to know how local residents... Read More

Jingle bills and household cost pressures

More interest rate relief may be in sight but most New Zealanders are feeling the pinch from other household costs leading up to the festive season this year,... Read More

Celebrate Together 2024: A circus extravaganza

On Tuesday, December 3, Circability will host a vibrant and exciting event at Jordan Field, Memorial Park in Tauranga, to mark the United Nations International... Read More

27,000 more unemployed this Christmas

ANZ expects this year to end with an extra 27,000 people out of work - but says the situation could have been a lot worse. Senior economist Miles Workman... Read More

Gifts, cash, and Santa in Greerton Village!

Greerton Village is turning up the holiday cheer this season with some sweet surprises for shoppers! From festive promotions to cash giveaways and even a special... Read More

Event to celebrate BOP’s disability community

The Disabilities Resource Centre Trust is inviting Bay of Plenty residents to a community event on December 7 to celebrate the International Day of Persons with... Read More

What's on: cupcakes, music vibes and art

Good morning and welcome to Saturday. Ko te ra tenei i hanga e te Ariki. Ka koa tatou, ka koa hoki ki reira. MetService is forecasting a cloudy day, with... Read More