City Life

Woolworths Greerton store to close next month

Woolworths Greerton supermarket is set to close next month with regular shoppers saying the 'unbelievable' and 'devastating” news has them feeling anxious... Read More

Iconic photo pharmacy under new ownership

Tauranga's iconic John's Photo Pharmacy is marking an exciting milestone as its original owner, John, steps into retirement. Taking the reins is pharmacist... Read More

Equal Pay Act anniversary: still more to do

The anniversary of the Equal Pay Act is a reminder that we still have work to do to achieve equality for women across this country, Minister for Women Nicola... Read More

Electric atmosphere boosts Steamers progress

The dream lives on! The Bay of Plenty Steamers rode a wave of home crowd support to make the NPC final for the first time, after winning the inaugural competition... Read More

Bubble walk honours babies lost too soon

Families gathered at War Memorial Park in Tauranga on Saturday for a Bubble Walk to honour children lost to miscarriage, stillbirth or infant death, known as... Read More

Skatepark to undergo safety enhancements

The new Destination skatepark at Mount Maunganui is set to undergo some safety and accessibility enhancements over the coming month. "Since opening in Mount... Read More

Maintenance on SH29 to deliver smoother journeys

State Highway 29 is a key focus as part of NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi summer maintenance programme. Between October 2024 and May 2025 there are 9 significant... Read More

What's on: Steamers, homeshow, zinefest

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 mostly cloudy day... Read More

Rainbow youth seek safe spaces in Tauranga

Petitions to stop pride crosswalks and lack of visible safe spaces make it hard for the LGBTQIA+ youth to feel accepted in Tauranga, Rainbow Youth regional co-ordinator... Read More

Bubble Walk to remember lost babies

A mother who lost two babies has organised a Bubble Walk to raise awareness and offer support for those who have been through baby loss in Tauranga. Today,... Read More

Tauranga cruise season under way as first arrives

The first cruise ship of the season arrived in Tauranga Harbour on Friday morning, bringing with it a sense of hope for the region's visitor season as tourism... Read More

Campaign says ‘no’ to violence against women

A social media campaign aimed at preventing gender-based violence and supporting those affected by it is launching with an event in Mount Maunganui. The... Read More