City Life

Programme making better young drivers

A new set of 16-year-olds with fresh learner licences head out on to New Zealand roads each year. That's why the Bay of Plenty Rotary Clubs brought to the... Read More

Do you have an injured pet?

Injured pet? Watch bandages and casts carefully to avoid secondary problems is advice being offered by pet experts. Broken bones and injured limbs are, unfortunately,... Read More

It’s time for the Pink Ribbon Street Appeal!

The Breast Cancer Foundation is asking the people of Bay of Plenty to think pink and give generously to the Pink Ribbon Street Appeal this Friday and Saturday. More... Read More

Petition calls to halt 'costly' rainbow crossing

A pride advocate is calling a petition to stop a rainbow pedestrian crossing from being installed in Tauranga 'nothing short of disgusting”. Gordy Lockhart... Read More

Fund boosts an abundance of local events

Locals and visitors to Tauranga and Western Bay of Plenty have plenty of community events to attend over the coming months, largely thanks to the support... Read More

League Legends XIII kit up for men’s wellbeing

WARNING: This story mentions suicidal ideation. Please see below for help and crisis information. The first time former professional rugby league player Louis... Read More

Kiwi teacher to work as elf in Finland

Christmas is 74 days away, but children across Tauranga have already been on their best behaviour as their teacher jets off to the North Pole to work as... Read More

Bay Dreams 2025 cancelled

If everything was going to plan, the organisers behind Bay Dreams would have announced the world's biggest rapper - Kendrick Lamar - to headline their January... Read More

Bubble Walk for little lives lost

After experiencing baby loss herself, Tauranga resident Belinda Roddick decided to organise a Bubble Walk to Remember to raise awareness and offer support for... Read More

Rotorua Lotto winner takes $22,892

The weekend's $20 million Lotto Powerball was not struck but 16 players won $22,892 each in Second Division, including one in Rotorua. The winning numbers... Read More

All aboard the spooky express

Ghosts, ghouls and goblins are invited to ride the rails of the miniature railway at Memorial Park at its annual Halloween Night Run. The Friday, November... Read More

Festival hub blooming in downtown Tauranga

As the vibrant colours of early summer unfold, downtown Tauranga is set to come alive with Bloom in the Bay, a central highlight of the Bayleys-sponsored Bay... Read More