City Life

BOP & Waikato state highway works for March

The annual Beach Hop kicks off on Wednesday, March 20, so motorists should expect the roads to be busy around the Coromandel Peninsula. Contractors across... Read More

Post surgery: One in 10 still using opioids

Almost one in 10 people continue to use opioids three months after surgery new research shows, posing a risk of addiction due to misuse. Conducted by the... Read More

Canoe racing at Waka Ama school champs

This week over 2000 students from 132 secondary schools will descend upon Tikitapu, also known as Blue Lake, in Rotorua, to take part in the 21st Annual National... Read More

Autumn flowing in across New Zealand

Following a fine weekend in the Bay of Plenty, a sunny week ahead is more good news for those winding up their summer gardening and activities, and preparing... Read More

King Charles III image to appear on NZ coins

The Reserve Bank of New Zealand - Te Pūtea Matua has confirmed that New Zealand's circulating and commemorative coins will bear the Commonwealth effigy of King... Read More

Kiwi domination at Crankworx in BOP

After facing wet conditions during the track walk and training sessions on Friday, the weather was in favour of athletes and trail builders alike. Exposed... Read More

A month of learning in and from the environment

Touring a water treatment plant, making jewellery, managing waste at home, and learning the basics of making tea are all part of Envirohub BOP's month of... Read More

Over 5000 pandemic stories to Covid-19 inquiry

With one week of public submissions still to go, over 5000 stories of the pandemic have been shared so far with the Covid-19 Inquiry, says Inquiry Chair Professor... Read More

Money for organisations supporting youth

Local agencies and organisations that support youth, are being called upon to apply for Bay of Plenty Education Trust financial support. Applications for... Read More

Drivers behind rates rises across NZ laid bare

Homeowners are facing average rates rises of 15% according to data in draft long-term plans across 48 councils, averaging at about $8 more per week* per... Read More

Geothermal bore blasts up from BOP ground

Users of a geothermal bore found themselves without hot water this morning after scheduled maintenance resulted in bubbles and steam billowing from a motel... Read More

National Pet Adoption month underway

Kiwis are being urged to support National Pet Adoption Month, an initiative that helps find loving homes for pets in need. The Petstock Foundation, which... Read More