City Life

Lotto: Winning tickets sold in Katikati & Rotorua

Winning Lotto second division tickets have been sold in Rotorua and Katikati. Thirteen players nationwide each won $16,290 in last night's live draw. The... Read More

Police probe alleged fraud targeting charity

A national children's health charity has publicly distanced itself from an event claiming to be raising money for them, and police are now investigating after... Read More

Greerton gym rallies foodbank collections

Personal trainer Louise Watson has built a reputation for helping others and pushing them to their limits - but at Christmas, she's pushing for something... Read More

Warning issued after dog left in sweltering car

Dog owners across New Zealand are being warned to never leave their pets unattended in vehicles during the summer as it can cause severe distress and even death. The... Read More

Locals to honour Monica Cantwell

Every year on White Ribbon Day, November 25, a group of Tauranga locals climb Mauao to commemorate British backpacker Monica Cantwell. This year, they are... Read More

Ōpōtiki workplace incident, critical injuries

A critically injured person has been airlifted to hospital after a workplace incident in Ōpotiki, Bay of Plenty. The incident was reported at a Waioeka Rd... Read More

Numbers down but still a wheel success

The second Gardens on Wheels event in Te Puke on Sunday, November 16, was a success despite being a little low key. It was a competition for gardens of different... Read More

Barry to miss a Christmas at home

It looks like Katikati's most iconic sculpture won't be home for Christmas on the main street this year. The sculpture of ‘Barry, the Relaxed Typical... Read More

Foodbank donations top $20k in first week

The 2025 Bay of Plenty Times Christmas Appeal is off to an 'amazing” start, giving the Tauranga Community Foodbank team a boost in the busy run-up... Read More

Mount Maunganui marae backs Ballance change

Ballance Agri-Nutrients' decision to end its Mount Maunganui manufacturing operations is an opportunity to reconsider other heavy industries in the area, a marae... Read More

Rotary steps up to support Welcome Bay learners

Tauranga Te Papa Rotary Club members have spent several hours during this school year supporting Welcome Bay School as it rolls out the new literacy and numeracy... Read More

New website to help people support others

A new website has been launched to help people support others to make their own choices - large or small. Whaimana - Support My Decisions at www.supportmydecisions.nz... Read More