City Life

Cycling numbers soar on scenic trails

Cyclists have logged more than half a million trips in the last 12 months on Tauranga's most popular off-road trails, according to Tourism Bay of Plenty. Daily... Read More

Give the gift of counselling to help others

As the year draws to a close, Grief Support Services is inviting the community to take part in its annual Give the Gift of Counselling appeal. The campaign... Read More

Student designs custom seat for residents

An Ōtūmoetai College student has combined advanced design thinking, sustainability and a strong sense of community to create a custom-built outdoor seat for... Read More

Christmas tree collection helps Matua Scouts

Matua Scouts are planning a Christmas tree collection in January as part of a major fundraising drive to get their young members to the 24th Aotearoa New Zealand... Read More

11,000 homes cut off monthly, data shows

More than 10,000 households a month have their power disconnected, new data shows. The Electricity Authority has published a new disconnections for non-payment... Read More

Holiday traffic: Plan for delays and road changes

The NZ Transport Agency is urging holiday motorists to plan for delays as major state highway works and temporary lane closures roll out across Waikato and the... Read More

Volunteers step up as kaitiaki across Tauranga

Tauranga's wild places are under pressure - and an army of community volunteers is stepping up to defend them. Along rugged coastlines, in quiet wetlands... Read More

Marking 75 years since Ranui tragedy

A memorial service will be held at Mount Maunganui at 10am on Sunday, December 28, to mark 75 years since the passenger launch Ranui capsized, claiming the lives... Read More

Free off-street Tauranga CBD parking for two weeks

The Tauranga City Council will offer two weeks of free off‑street parking in the city centre from December 20 to January 4. The aim is to ease festive‑season... Read More

Warning to keep dogs on leash at Waihī Beach

A distraction caused by an off-leash dog has been blamed for the deaths of two dotterel chicks in nests on Waihī Beach. According to wildlife protection... Read More

The cost of a Christmas meal

Putting on a Christmas feast with all the trimmings is not getting any cheaper, and you are already paying more as soon as you fire up the barbecue. Infometrics... Read More

Innovation festival brings futurist to Tauranga

DayBreak - Festival of Innovation is returning to light up Tauranga city centre on Wednesday, February 25. The full line-up of speakers and sessions has been... Read More