City Life

Measles warning ahead of national kapa haka comp

A Māori health coalition is asking those attending the National Primary Schools Kapa Haka competition to take precautions to prevent measles from spreading. Thirteen... Read More

Bay surfers chase Sunshine Shield glory

The Bay Boardriders surfing team are competing this weekend in Gisborne for the surfing equivalent of rugby's Ranfurly Shield. The 22 Bay of Plenty surfers... Read More

Young hero honoured after saving toddler

The 10-year-old who saved a toddler from drowning at Baywave last month has been recognised by Hato Hone St John for her act of heroism. Tauranga St John... Read More

Car crashes into bank building, damaging structure

A vehicle has crashed into an ANZ bank in Tauranga, damaging part of a roof. Emergency services were called to 11th Ave about 1.20pm after a report of a crash... Read More

Strawberry season delivers bumper crop

New Zealand growers are reporting a strong strawberry crop this year, thanks to favourable growing conditions. Dr Carolyn Lister, principal scientist and... Read More

Tauranga Lotto tickets hit big prizes

A winning First Division ticket has been sold in Tauranga, capping off a successful night for Bay of Plenty Lotto players. Four players from Whangārei, Auckland... Read More

Kiwi competes to be best heavy diesel tech

Boats, excavators, bulldozers - Tauranga's Brenton Page spends his days servicing all manner of big machines working for Caterpillar dealership Terra Cat. Now... Read More

Jiu-jitsu team wins 30 medals, 5 world titles

A Rotorua martial arts club has returned home from Japan with 30 medals and five world titles. Fresh Jiu-Jitsu Rotorua sent a 20-strong team of 11 children,... Read More

Hollywood actor crashes Hobbiton wedding

A bride and groom were treated to their own kind of adventure when their Hobbiton wedding was 'crashed” by a celebrity. Sharik and Jessica Burgess-Stride,... Read More

Mumraves puts wellbeing first in Tauranga

Forget bedtime routines and nappy changes — on November 22, Tauranga's mums are being invited to let loose at Mumraves, a series of free, alcohol-free... Read More

Guy Fawkes, frightening night for millions of pets

Fireworks may delight us, but they terrify pets. Guy Fawkes is nearly here, bringing with it the familiar bangs, whistles, and shrieks of fireworks. While... Read More

'Fully ablaze': Crews battle BoP house fire

Crews have fought a 'fully ablaze” house fire in Kawerau. A Fire and Emergency spokesperson said they received reports of the fire about 9.30pm on Monday. Three... Read More