City Life

Celebrating 60 years of Bay of Plenty Rose Society

Roses are red, violets are blue, this year marks the Bay of Plenty Rose Society's 60th anniversary, and members welcome you to join them too! The society... Read More

Art blooming beyond memory

A new art gallery celebrating creativity in people living with dementia has opened at Tauranga Hospital, marking the launch of a unique partnership with the... Read More

Council reminds DIYers to check before they dig

DIY is a time-honoured tradition for every Kiwi, but before you 'dig in” this summer, Toi Moana Bay of Plenty Regional Council is reminding landowners... Read More

Speedway teen powers into super saloon class

Paengaroa's George Crawford has taken a significant increase in horsepower in his stride. The speedway driver has stepped up from an entry-level racing class... Read More

Wheely enjoy the Santa parade

The Katikati Lions want residents - young and old alike - to wheely get into their Santa parade this Saturday afternoon by entering the decorated wheels competitions. In... Read More

Concerns over Rotorua Night Market trial

Rotorua Lakes Council's trial of moving the city's Night Market from the central city to Kuirau Park has sparked concern among stallholders and retailers,... Read More

Bay of Plenty Christmas 2025 events guide

Dust off your Santa hat and dig out those Christmas earrings - the festive season has landed in the Bay of Plenty. This year, the region is rolling out a... Read More

Tauranga dog mauling: Woman pleads to keep dogs

'If I lose my dogs, I don't know what I have got to live for.” Those were the words of a woman fighting a five-year dog ownership ban after one of her... Read More

Truck breakdown causes significant delays on SH36

There are 'significant” delays on State Highway 36, near Oropi Gorge Rd, due to a truck breakdown. NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi said one lane of... Read More

Sun safety tips: Protect your skin from UV

It's getting hot and the sun is coming out to play. But as the days get warmer and people begin to spend more time outdoors, the Cancer Society's SunSmart website... Read More

Tauranga’s Christmas in the Park is on

A full day of festive entertainment is on tomorrow, December 6, from 10am-4pm as Tauranga's Christmas in the Park gets under way for 2025. The annual community-focused... Read More

Lions’ firewood boosts foodbank appeal

The hard, hot work of a group of Lions chopping up firewood this year has turned into a $3000 boost for the Bay of Plenty Times Christmas Appeal. The six-week... Read More