City Life

Getting a buzz from power

The place is buzzing, humming and crackling. The sounds of electricity - tiny, charged electrons creating a vital force of energy. Driving the world. Driving... Read More

Tauranga Arts Festival promises diverse events

Chelsea Winter, Tami Neilson, Te Radar, a circus troupe and the star of the Tinā movie (Anapela Polata'ivao) are amongst those set to delight at this year's... Read More

Tauranga’s navy pilot swaps jets for classics

After 30 years in the French Navy and more than 10,000 flying hours, retired Commander Yann ‘Fluo' Lehe has traded supersonic jets for a quieter life in... Read More

Rusty handrails spark bridge safety fears

A Whakatāne bridge's handrails look so rusty that they could collapse if someone falls against them, cyclists who regularly ride the route say. Bolts are... Read More

Cambodian bakers rise to pie-making glory

From New Zealand pie-making legend Patrick Lam to emerging award winners, Cambodian bakers dominate the domestic pastry scene. This year, Cambodian bakers... Read More

Migrants tackle workplace communication challenges

When Czech couple Petra Savicova and Petr Katreniak moved to New Zealand in 2018, they sent their CVs 'across the whole country”. They decided to... Read More

Waihī Beach’s winning Taniwha Toastie

Smoky, savoury, wild, and proudly Kiwi — Surf Shack Eatery at Waihī Beach has claimed the People's Choice Award in the 2025 Great New Zealand Toastie... Read More

Rise in pet accidental ingestion cases

Accidental ingestion is one of the leading causes of emergency vet visits for pets, with common household items, toxic foods and even toys posing significant... Read More

Students drive rail safety message in new video

Bay of Plenty students have come together to raise awareness about how to stay safe on the region's 86 railway level crossings, by always expecting the unexpected... Read More

Super support in Tauranga turns two

Super Support has just celebrated its second birthday, with those involved with the service saying it's now more vital than ever. The programme is a collaborative... Read More

Youth Court alarm at teen’s motel housing

When a Youth Court judge asked a 15-year-old boy how long he had been living in a motel, with round-the-clock minders, he was taken aback by the answer. 'Nearly... Read More

Community rallies after Arataki family lose home

A Mount Maunganui family are starting again with ‘'wonderful'' help from their local community after fire ripped through their rented home. The... Read More