City Life

Volunteering at Tauranga Community Foodbank

When I met Tauranga Community Foodbank general manager Nicki Goodwin for the first time, she told me a day working at the foodbank looked like 'a lot of fun,... Read More

Weekend Sun Emerging Artist Award winner

Michelle Clair has been named the winner of The Weekend Sun Emerging Artist Award for 2024, following a competitive selection process at the Bay of Plenty Garden... Read More

What's on: skatepark, live music, art

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 fine day, but becoming... Read More

Pāpāmoa Emergency Services Food Drive

It's time to reach into the back of your pantry and gather some food tins and packages - and wait for the siren to wail! A string of Emergency Services Food... Read More

Whooping Cough epidemic declared across NZ

Health agencies have confirmed today that New Zealand is now in the early stages of a Whooping Cough epidemic, with a nationally coordinated response now in... Read More

Marine precinct sale stopped as injunction granted

The sale of Tauranga's marine precinct has been halted at the eleventh hour after current users filed an injunction. The $13.98 million sale of the Tauranga... Read More

Child Protection Investigation Unit established

A new Child Protection Investigation Unit is being established to ensure the safety and wellbeing of children in care, Minister for Children Karen Chhour said. 'The... Read More

Saying goodbye to New Zealand's last elephant

Auckland Zoo has said goodbye to New Zealand's last elephant, and with her, her keepers. After about two-and-a-half years of planning and waiting, Burma... Read More

Cocaine and vaping rising in popularity - survey

Kiwis are smoking less and snorting more than in the past, new data has revealed. Cocaine availability and use is rising, while vapers outnumber smokers of... Read More

Kids on a roll with skateboard art

Two Tauranga students have won skateboards emblazoned with their own designs after entering a competition to celebrate a skateboard collection that will be displayed... Read More

Tauranga premises caught selling alcohol to minors

A Tauranga tavern operating without a duty manager and three Tauranga off-license premises selling alcohol to under 18-year-olds have been found to breach the... Read More

New Mount Maunganui op-shop builds homes and hope

Following their work to provide families across the region with a decent place to live, Habitat for Humanity is excited to open a destination charity store in... Read More