City Life

Firefighters walk off the job in Tauranga

Striking career firefighters have taken to the streets in Tauranga and Rotorua today. They are among about 2000 NZ Professional Firefighters Union members... Read More

Tauranga racer crowned national series champion

Aquinas College Year 7 student Charlie Clarke is buzzing after another great karting season. The 11-year-old won the 2025 New Zealand Rotax Max Challenge... Read More

Play your way across Tauranga

Play is being celebrated and encouraged across Tauranga this coming week, with a range of fun, family-friendly activities on offer as part of Play Week Aotearoa... Read More

Where to swim, eat and explore at the Mount

What can we do here? Where is the Mount? Where are the best swimming beaches? Where can we eat with a view? And what's on this weekend? These are some of... Read More

FENZ warns of delayed responses during strike

Fire and Emergency has warned there may be delays in responding to 111 calls during tomorrow's strike action by firefighters and support staff. Nationwide... Read More

Dive into the world of sharks at Auckland Museum

Sharks is set to take centre stage at Auckland War Memorial Museum this summer, opening on Wednesday, December 10. Sharks invites families, students and enthusiasts... Read More

Residents invited to hear Tauranga’s next steps

Tauranga City's Mayor, councillors and chief executive are inviting the people of Tauranga to an evening of updates, insights and open conversation about the... Read More

Iggy Pop and Joan Jett lead Summer Concert Tour

The Godfather of Punk and Queen of Rock ‘n' Roll are coming to New Zealand, as Greenstone Entertainment announce Iggy Pop and Joan Jett among the lineup... Read More

Afghan refugee finds freedom in Tauranga orchestra

For Hamida Qasimi, a Tauranga Arts Festival orchestral event is wondrously opening doors closed to her by the Taliban. Qasimi, who recently fled Afghanistan... Read More

Ōpōtiki home values dip 3.5% in new revaluation

The value of residential housing in Ōpōtiki has decreased by 3.5% since the previous effective revaluation date of July 1, 2022, according to Quotable Value... Read More

Hot Pink Walk unites Tauranga community

A sea of pink, big smiles and plenty of laughs hit Tauranga's waterfront on Wednesday for the annual Hot Pink Walk. More than 4000 walkers were expected to... Read More

Mount aerospace engineer wins rising star award

Mount Maunganui aerospace engineer Keshika Warnakula was 11 when her parents took her overseas for the first time. 'I just fell in love with aircrafts [sic].... Read More