City Life

Dance school closes after decades of teaching

A 'sanctuary” for dance students in Tauranga has closed its doors after decades of teaching. The Dance Education Centre in Matua closed at the end of... Read More

What is (or isn't) open on Christmas day

For most of us, Christmas Day means unwrapping presents, settling in with a classic Christmas movie, indulging in endless glazed ham, and eventually passing... Read More

Safe travelling: What not to pack in your suitcase

Summer is here, which means it's the season of barbeques, parties, and events. Aviation Security Officers want you to know which well-intended gifts and... Read More

Police issue Christmas warning

With Christmas fast approaching, police are encouraging people to be aware of online phishing scams. The holiday season can already be a stressful time, and... Read More

Full closure planned for Ōropi bike park

Ōropi Grove Mountain Bike Park will close from January 7 to late 2025 to allow for a tree harvest and track renewal project to enter its next phase. The... Read More

$32.6 million in remediation payments, Health NZ

Interim Holidays Act remediation payments of $32.6 million have been processed today for 4308 current Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora Bay of Plenty employees. "With... Read More

Don't let your Christmas drone cause trouble

The Civil Aviation Authority is preparing for another season of increased complaints about new drone owners being unaware of the rules and causing problems for... Read More

Factors that affect your drinking experience

With Christmas and New Year coming up, it's time to remind the adults about some key tips when it comes to alcohol so they aren't feeling ill on Boxing Day or... Read More

Items people tried to smuggle into BOP courts

A toy gun, live ammunition, methamphetamine, knuckle dusters, nunchaku, three bags of cannabis and a small set of scales are just some of the things people going... Read More

Port of Tauranga’s generous foodbank donation

A record-breaking $262,060.39 worth of food and cash donations has been raised for the Tauranga Community Foodbank in this year's Bay of Plenty Times Christmas... Read More

Is your holiday destination hiding a health risk?

As kiwi families head for holiday homes and camping grounds this summer, Water New Zealand is urging people to make sure there are no hidden health risks lurking... Read More

BOP MP said councils to get back to basics

'This week the Government agreed to reforms that refocus our local councils on delivering essential services and core infrastructure, spending responsibly and... Read More