City Life

Katikati’s Matariki dawn service cuts into soul

Take Katikati's Long Park Rd as far as it can deliver you. To that beautiful place, the reserve, Te Whareorahi, just on dawn, at 5.30am on Friday, June 20. Then... Read More

Tauranga residents protest 5G tower plan

Residents on Bethlehem Rd in Tauranga feel like 'guinea pigs”, as a 5G tower outside is set to go up outside their homes. 'We feel as if residents'... Read More

Pāpāmoa apprentice wins national building title

Pāpāmoa's Scott Davies, 20, beat out regional champions from across New Zealand to take the title of New Zealand's top apprentice at the New Zealand Certified... Read More

Katikati unites in pink for breast cancer cause

People donned in all shades of pink came and went for charity at the Katikati Community Centre on Friday, May 30, from 8am to 10am. Inside, community centre... Read More

Katikati club invites public to lively events

Although the official bowling season has finished, Katikati Bowling Club member Kevin Whitworth wants the community to know that the facility is still a bustling... Read More

Competition to combat invasive moth plant

A local competition is on to help stop the spread of moth plant weed, with prizes up for grabs for those who can collect the most pods. Moth plant is a fast-growing,... Read More

Stitches of satisfaction!

The greatest satisfaction Heather Hamm gets from embroidery is seeing beginners complete their first piece. 'It's so nice to see their progression. I guess... Read More

Comvita founder on honey's healing journey

Comvita has been an ever-present in Paengaroa for five decades. The company recently celebrated its 50th anniversary with an open day at its headquarters,... Read More

Rusting car dumped in popular BOP swimming hole

A rusting car body found in a popular swimming hole is just one of many cars the Bay of Plenty Regional Council may have to pull out of rivers this year. The... Read More

Irish Business Network expands to Bay of Plenty

The Irish Business Network has launched a branch in the Bay of Plenty to create a sense of community for the Irish businesses around the region. The Irish... Read More

Library build turns waste into community resource

Waihī Beach Library and Service Centre is preparing to turn the page on an exciting new chapter, as the team gets ready to move into a much larger, modern,... Read More

What's On: Africa Day, Matariki and gardening

Good morning and welcome to Saturday. Ko te ra tenei i hanga e te Ariki. Ka koa tatou, ka koa hoki ki reira. MetService forecasts a fine day with some westerlies... Read More