City Life

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

What's on - festivals, shows and model aircraft

Good morning and welcome to Saturday. Ko te ra tenei i hanga e te Ariki. Ka koa tatou, ka koa hoki ki reira. MetService is forecasting a fine day with light... Read More

Street art festival brings new energy

For Mount Maunganui artist Paul Darragh, his seventh mural has a special significance. He's one of five artists chosen to create oversized art at this weekend's... Read More

Militaria show on in Greerton

Take a trip down memory lane, or see something you've never set your eyes on before at the 2025 Tauranga Militaria Show this Saturday, March 22, and Sunday,... Read More

Wickliffe tells supporters he’s prepared to die

Lifetime parolee Dean Wickliffe's supporters say the notorious criminal is resolute - he will walk out of Springhill Prison a free man, or be carried out... Read More

Young skaters gear up for national champs

Excitement is building as the 2025 National Skateboarding Championships draw near, with top skateboarders from across New Zealand set to compete in Mount Maunganui... Read More

Road cones spark mixed reactions in Tauranga

Tauranga, residents have mixed feelings about road cones. Some aren't bothered about the number lined up around streetscapes, while others find what they... Read More

Family devastated by vicarage fire

'In our tiredness, and overwhelm, we are thankful for all the support,” say a Katikati family whose home was recently destroyed by a fire. The Macfarlane... Read More

Older Kiwis cutting back on food to save money

Older New Zealanders are cutting back on food to pay the bills, with advocates saying some are making frozen meals last three days or skipping meals entirely. Pre... Read More

Economy crawls out of recession, as GDP grows 0.7%

The economy has rebounded more strongly than expected out of the recession on the back of improved agricultural production and tourism spending. Stats NZ... Read More