City Life

Waddle the Mount for a good cause!

A new family fun day in Mount Maunganui is aimed at raising awareness of one of New Zealand's most at risk species that nests at the base of Mauao. The inaugural... Read More

Hard work paying off for Tauranga dancer

Tauranga dancer Aaliyah Hunt has claimed an international title at her most recent competition, fast-forwarding her dream to becoming a professional dancer. The... Read More

Takitimu Link is set to boost Tauranga’s economy

Construction of the Takitimu North Link stage one is at the halfway point. So far, 1,500,000 cubic metres of dirt have been lifted, and four out of 10 bridges... Read More

Call for donations ahead of art sale

Why bother trying to create a masterpiece when you can buy art at Tauranga Rotary Club's Book & Art Sale? The sale is coming up, taking place over March 1-2. The... Read More

Free AED training for the community

The generosity of one Tauranga community group towards another has culminated in the public being offered free classes to learn to operate a defibrillator next... Read More

Govt to consult on vintage vehicle rules

Public consultation will open next week on the Government's proposal to reduce compliance requirements for owners of vintage cars, vintage motorcycles, and privately... Read More

$1300 up for grabs at rapid chess tournament

The Mount Maunganui RSA Chess Club is hosting the annual one-day Bay of Plenty Rapid Chess Tournament, a national-level event, on Saturday, February 22. The... Read More

Olympian supports Bay mums with golden bib

One of Aotearoa's most successful athletes has donated valuable memorabilia to support the Mount Maunganui Runners and Walkers. New Zealand's 1982 Commonwealth... Read More

Community project offers hope, meals & support

'These are multidimensional people.” That was the life lesson Lifezone trustee and Tūmanako volunteer Phil Radford learnt after years of serving those... Read More

What's on: speedwall, rapid chess and surf

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 a fine day with southwesterlies... Read More

Public will have final say on SH 30 speed limit

Whakatāne District Council will ask NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi to revert sections of State Highway 30 back to 100km/h. The change is likely to go... Read More

Ancient worm-like bug crowned 'Bug of the Year'

The New Zealand velvet worm or ngāokeoke has been crowned bug of the year for 2025. The ancient gummy-looking worm, covered in velvety blue colouration and... Read More