City Life

Māori arts programme aims to raise $6000

A Māori arts programme is empowering tamariki to learn about their culture, express themselves and build resilience. Māori Toi Akoranga is a school-based... Read More

World Tennis Tour to swing back into Pāpāmoa

Professional tennis returns to the Bay of Plenty this summer, with the World Tennis Tour once again taking place at the Pāpāmoa Tennis Club. Scheduled for... Read More

Three injured in Kawerau crash

One person has been airlifted to Waikato Hospital in a critical condition after a single-vehicle crash in Kawerau. Two others have been taken to Whakatāne... Read More

Fundraiser to chase agility gear for dog park

Dogs of all shapes and sizes may soon have more to wag their tails about, as Katikati comes together to upgrade the town's Dog Exercise Park with agility equipment. A... Read More

Tauranga shops sceptical of new theft fines

Tauranga CBD retailers say tougher penalties proposed by the Government for low-level theft won't make much difference. This month, Justice Minister Paul... Read More

Pat and chat introduces greyhounds as pets

A chance to get up-close, pat and chat about the iconic ‘long dogs' is on in Bethlehem tomorrow, with local Greyhounds as Pets (GAP) volunteers on a mission... Read More

Waipuna Hospice skip bins raided by burglars

Brazen burglars raided skip bins at Waipuna Hospice's Tauranga depot over the weekend after cutting a hole in a barbed-wire fence and jumping over locked... Read More

Local dog rescuer shares roaming safety mission

Welcome Bay dog rescuer Billie Te Tau is on a mission to educate Tauranga residents on being safe around roaming dogs. Te Tau, who started Bilbo's Dogpaws... Read More

PAWGUST: Step up for guide dogs this winter

This August, Kiwis are lacing up their walking shoes and joining PAWGUST, a nationwide challenge supporting the guide dogs who help New Zealanders live life... Read More

Birth Trauma Awareness Week: 50 things for 50 mums

This international Birth Trauma Awareness Week from July 14-20, Birth Trauma Aotearoa invites Mums, parents and whānau to do '50 things” in support of... Read More

From failed police trainee to rescue hero

Failing her police training has not stopped 7-year-old German shepherd Kora from saving lives. Tauranga's Nick Petry adopted Kora years ago after he... Read More

Calls to share Pāpāmoa pathways with care

Pāpāmoa Primary School Travel Smart leaders have a clear message for the community: 'Share with Care”. Their call comes as Tauranga City Council... Read More