City Life

Blessed are the animals in Tauranga

If you're heading to St George's Anglican Church next Sunday, don't be surprised if you end up sharing a pew with a dog, a cat or even a budgie or two. Show... Read More

Visit to son allows the grand memories to return

Award-winning photographer Bob Tulloch's favourite space has been his deck, particularly one overlooking Omanu Beach. He misses the convivial atmosphere his... Read More

A game for the mind and a bridge to friendship

If you think bridge is just a card game, think again. This timeless classic is much more than a pastime - it's a brain-boosting, friendship-forging adventure... Read More

$3.2M in community funding announced

A total of 272 charitable organisations and scholarship programmes will benefit from this year's Acorn Foundation distributions, marking a 10 per cent increase... Read More

Hunting wild venison for a worthy cause

A Tauranga organisation is on the hunt for wild venison. Hunt for Good, a New Zealand-based not-for-profit initiative, has made a significant impact by donating... Read More

Likely reasons for failing University Entrance

Factors linked to a 90 per cent likelihood of not achieving University Entrance have been identified by the Ministry of Education. It says the study could... Read More

Clocks to spring forward on Sunday

Love it or hate it, daylight savings is upon us again. As clocks move an hour forward on September 29, many of us will be adjusting to longer afternoons,... Read More

Ron and Pat’s garden journey

Ron and Pat Howie will be opening their Te Puke garden to visitors for the final time this November as part of the Bay of Plenty Garden & Art Festival. 'We've... Read More

Guide to school holiday fun in Tauranga

From night lights, creative arts, movies, and outdoor activities, Tauranga is brimming with activities for every age and interest these school holidays. Here's... Read More

What's on: Katikati Wig Saturday, markets, 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 with some... Read More

New parking penalties from October 1

New parking penalties introduced by the Government will come into force on 1 October. The biggest increase is in the misuse of car parks for disabled people... Read More

BOP exports to grow following UAE trade agreement

Bay of Plenty exports are set to grow following the signing of a trade agreement with the UAE, said Bay of Plenty MP Tom Rutherford. New Zealand and the... Read More