City Life

Heads turning for Turban Day

Tauranga's Turban Day this weekend invites locals to experience the vibrant traditions of Sikh culture - and even try on a turban themselves. From 11am-2pm... Read More

Push for dog gear at Katikati Park

Katikati resident Phil Christophersen and his heading dog ‘Emma' have been visiting their town's dog park regularly since it was fenced last year. But... Read More

Nonagenarian takes on City to Surf

Tauranga nonagenarian Reg Denny isn't slowing down. On Sunday, the 90-year-old will lace up his walking shoes and stride out in the annual City to Surf Half... Read More

One-way plan aims to ease Miro St parking squeeze

The Tauranga City Council is responding to residents' concerns about parking and safety along Miro St in Mount Maunganui with a proposal to create more on-street... Read More

Surf therapy pilot makes waves

A new surf therapy initiative for women has launched at Mount Maunganui, offering participants the chance to find balance, resilience and connection through... Read More

Alan Bickers remembered for lifetime of service

Alan Bickers led a life of service. He was a leader of 'absolute integrity”, a 'visionary”, and was always willing to give back to the community. He... Read More

Tauranga rescue swamped as kitten numbers soar

Who would have thought that too many kittens could be a problem? But this has become an unfortunate reality for Tauranga's The Kitten Orphanage. It has been... Read More

Fire and Emergency restructure aims to save $50m

By Phil Pennington of RNZ Fire and Emergency New Zealand is considering cutting jobs and 'stopping or slowing” activities as it seeks to save $50 million... Read More

Govt plans to ban homelessness?

The Labour Party and several community groups are accusing the Government of considering what amounts to an effective ban on homelessness. A proposal for... Read More

Powerball increases to $40m

The whopping $36 million prize everyone really wanted may not have been won, but four Lotto players are still waking up richer after splitting last night's Lotto... Read More

Tauranga’s year of change, cuts and investment

Tauranga City Council's 2024-25 Annual Report highlights a year of transition, investment and cost-cutting, following the city's return to democratic governance. The... Read More

Pilot Bay sand works to ready beach for summer

The Tauranga City Council is preparing Waikorire/Pilot Bay for the busy summer season by replenishing the sand and seawall this month. The essential maintenance... Read More