City Life

Nesting dragon steals Mount Maunganui’s heart

A large metal dragon that mysteriously appeared at Mount Maunganui's Pilot Bay has mysteriously vanished - but possibly not for good. The 1.2m sculpture,... Read More

Punjabi sports tournament celebrates 25 years

Thousands of people from across the country and overseas are expected to visit Tauranga for the local Punjabi community's annual sports tournament. The event... Read More

Free family fun at Tauranga Arts Festival

Families can look forward to an exciting line-up of free events at this year's Tauranga Arts Festival — from hands-on creativity to musical surprises and... Read More

Surf lifeguards gear up for summer

With surf lifeguards returning to Mount Maunganui, Omanu, and Pāpāmoa beaches this Labour Weekend, beachgoers are being urged to follow some simple but potentially... Read More

Monmouth Redoubt reopens after restoration

The Monmouth Redoubt is ready to welcome visitors once again, with restoration works now complete and a new timber boardwalk officially open from this weekend. Located... Read More

Family’s heartbreak with young-onset dementia

When Pāpāmoa man Kevin Sawford began showing subtle behavioural changes, his family never imagined dementia could be the cause. 'He's just 55 years old,... Read More

SH29 works ramp up as Tauriko West plans evolve

With construction ramping up across three key sites on State Highway 29 and the future of Tauriko West rapidly taking shape, people are invited to a Community... Read More

Margaret Murray-Benge announced as deputy mayor

Western Bay of Plenty Mayor James Denyer has appointed long-serving councillor Margaret Murray-Benge as his deputy. Murray-Benge was runner-up for the mayoralty... Read More

Ōmanu celebrates champions and 78-year legacy

Ōmanu surf lifesavers will not only celebrate a new season on the beach this weekend, they'll also be capping off a magical year and honouring a rich legacy. The... Read More

Tauranga mega-strike: Sign-waving workers gather

Masses of public sector workers gathered in Tauranga's Memorial Park today for the nationwide multi-union mega-strike. Strikers lined 11th Ave waving signs... Read More

What to do in Tauranga this Labour Weekend

Arts and culture experiences, live sports and that brave first swim of the almost-summer season - Tauranga residents have it all at their doorsteps this... Read More

Boaties urged to check gear and follow rules

Labour weekend marks the unofficial start of the summer boating season and Toi Moana Bay of Plenty Regional Council is urging boaties to make sure everything... Read More