City Life

Woman assaults self-appointed parking warden

A man who regularly took photos of illegally parked cars and sent them to the council was assaulted by a woman who 'clawed” his neck and struck him on... Read More

Party lines and the Post Office

Chunky old phones with their circular dials may evoke a sense of nostalgia for many visitors to Western Bay Museum's Echoes of Exchange exhibition. For others,... Read More

Glenholme School receives $10k NZCT grant

New Zealand Community Trust has granted Rotorua's Glenholme School $10,000 to help upgrade their playground with a new waka seesaw, ensuring a safer and more... Read More

Chilean group’s love of dance on display

La cueca is not just a dance, it's a symbol of Chilean identity. Cultural connection to music and dance is ingrained in Chilean culture and their dances are... Read More

One dead after two-vehicle crash in Whakatāne

One person has died following a serious two-vehicle crash in the Whakatāne town of Maraetotara this afternoon. A police spokesperson said emergency services... Read More

Mother shares struggle with adopted FASD son

'I was pleased to hear… it was a genuine problem, it wasn't just my imagination, and it wasn't just me,” says Carol Hudson, recalling the moment... Read More

Dog owners urged to vaccinate

The New Zealand Veterinary Association Te Pae Kīrehe is urging the public to spread the word about the importance of parvovirus vaccinations with their family,... Read More

Reviving a welcoming tradition

When members of the Cherrywood Probus Club turned up with morning tea in hand at Ron and Dulcie Pollock's new home last week, they were re-enacting a tradition... Read More

Buffaloes near extinction in Tauranga

He looks and sounds like any other Tauranga resident going about living in the Bay of Plenty. But for this Brother, his 'brotherhood” is fast disappearing... Read More

Community forums for Western Bay of Plenty

Want to get the latest on what's happening in your community, or have a burning question about a specific project? Then mark your calendar for Western... Read More

A colourful addition to town

Observant travellers on the way into Te Puke from the west may have noticed a colourful addition to the townscape. A fence in front of Rangiuru Sports Club... Read More

Kids – ready, steady, bake!

Expect plenty of flour-covered countertops, chocolate-covered faces, and sweet smells in kitchens around Tauranga with the first-ever Kiwi Kids Bake-Off under... Read More