City Life

Victoria Seymour to represent BoP in Beijing

After representing the Bay of Plenty at the Chinese Proficiency competition in Wellington on May 24, Tauranga Intermediate student Victoria Seymour, 12, is off... Read More

Mount College bands pursue Rockquest success

The head of Mount Maunganui College's Music department is 'thrilled” with the results from students competing in the heats of a national music competition. 'Mount... Read More

Wāhine on the rise: Hard hats and Hi-Vis

Girls are getting it done at the Pāpāmoa East interchange as the infrastructure industry encourages more wāhine to 'give it a go”. Tauranga site... Read More

How rich is your region?

Times have been tough for many New Zealanders in recent months. But the effect of the downturn hasn't been felt evenly - and some areas are tracking better... Read More

Mini arts grants boost BoP's creative scene

Winter in the BoP will be warmer and more vibrant after 11 new creative projects received funding in a partnership between TECT and Creative Bay of Plenty. The... Read More

Ngāi Te Rangi manager revisits her US experience

In a land renowned for its dreams and opportunities, many still face genuine struggles. Some are without homes, others are battling addiction. Prisons are... Read More

Tauranga teens gear up for 40-hour challenge

Tauranga students are gearing up to test themselves for this year's World Vision 40 Hour Challenge, as multiple local venues light up orange in support of the... Read More

Businessman faces trial on rape, bribery charges

A Taupō businessman accused of raping a woman and trying to bribe her to withdraw her police complaint is to head to trial to defend the charges. The man,... Read More

New resource explores Ōtūmoetai Pā heritage

A new multi-media education resource highlighting the unique heritage features of Tauranga's Ōtūmoetai Pā has been launched and is now available to check... Read More

Stu Wilson: Former All Blacks captain dies

Former All Blacks captain Stu Wilson has died, aged 70. Wilson, who could play centre or wing, made 85 appearances for the All Blacks between 1976-83,... Read More

Mauao base track closure postponed

The partial closure of Te Ara Tūtanga (Mauao base track), which was previously scheduled for Tuesday, June 10, has been postponed due to unforeseen circumstances. Tauranga... Read More

Pyes Pā Art Lovers exhibition blooms

The inaugural Pyes Pā Art Lovers Exhibition is next weekend at the Pyes Pā Hall. Dedicated to supporting the local artist community and young artists of... Read More