City Life

Breakfast and a laugh with Te Radar

A captivating morning of breakfast with one of New Zealand's most recognised comedians is being served up as a fundraiser for Waipuna Hospice, thanks to the... Read More

Bomb squad stood down after Matua incident

Residents of a quiet Tauranga street were evacuated after army bomb disposal experts were called in to deal with reports of a suspicious package. Police said... Read More

Rubbish pile shocks after Te Puke tidy up

High-vis wearing, sack and grabber-carrying individuals were a feature of Te Puke town centre last Friday afternoon. They were taking part in an event that... Read More

Step up for Good Neighbour’s 30-Day challenge

A local charity in Tauranga and the Western Bay is calling on residents to lace up their shoes this October for The Good Walk - a month-long fundraiser supporting... Read More

Global greyhound walk returns to Tauranga

Time zones and oceans won't stop Tauranga greyhounds and their owners walking together this Sunday to promote dog rehoming to the community. The Great Global... Read More

BoP films in Across Aotearoa 48Hours finals

Two Bay of Plenty teams have reached the Across Aotearoa regional finals for the Vista Foundation 48Hours film competition which will take place online on September... Read More

Waihī Beach farmers’ market re-opens

With the arrival of spring, the Waihī Beach farmers' market re-opens this Saturday, September 27, offering a variety of new and former vendors. Held from... Read More

Public support grows to keep dragon sculpture

A new home is being sought for a large metal dragon sculpture ordered off its perch in Mount Maunganui's Pilot Bay by Tauranga City Council. Graham and Carol... Read More

Cash city: Rotorua players strike Lotto wins

Two winning Lotto Second Division tickets have been sold in Rotorua. Nine players each won $22,861 nationwide in last night's live draw. The winning Rotorua... Read More

Kiwi slang and te reo added to Oxford Dictionary

Kiwis have a fighting culture - if the Oxford English Dictionary is anything to go by. 'Rark up” and to 'climb into” are just a few of the New... Read More

Community fund backs sport, arts and culture

A total of $297,000 has been granted to 40 new and regular community-led events in the recent funding round of the Tauranga Western Bay Community Event Fund. The... Read More

Easy recipes to keep kids busy in the holidays

You might think that only a masochist or an indulgent grandparent willingly mixes children with butter, sugar and chocolate chips, but messing about in the kitchen... Read More