City Life

New blues festival for Tauranga

Sponsored Content Tauranga's cries for its own blues festival have been answered, with a boutique event happening this month and plans to grow it in future... Read More

Hot rods rev up for animal charity

Classic cars, hot rods and a whole lot of heart will come together this weekend when the Oilers Hot Rod Club hosts its annual Automotive Display and Charity... Read More

Young actors debut on public stage

Sponsored Content Two young actors will bring to life 16th Ave Theatre's hilarious new comedy in their first performances on a public stage. Tauranga's... Read More

Check labels if you want NZ ham for Christmas

New Zealanders wanting a locally raised ham on the table this Christmas are being urged to order early and carefully check product labels. Industry representatives... Read More

Weekend events postponed due to rain

Wet weather has forced the postponement of two Tauranga community events this weekend, with organisers shifting both programmes to later dates. Baypark Speedway... Read More

Allan clocks up 60 years with Katikati brigade

Not many people have stuck with a job for 60 years, never mind a volunteer role. Katikati's Allan Evans has. The 80-year-old, affectionately known as ACE,... Read More

Bay of Plenty Lotto player wins nearly $34k

A Bay of Plenty Lotto player is nearly $34,000 richer after winning Lotto Second Division in Wednesday night's draw. Six players across New Zealand won $33,959... Read More

Resident says shelterbelt is reducing visibility

A Tuapiro Rd resident says he is concerned a shelterbelt 'growing unchecked” is blocking motorists' visibility at a highway intersection. Waka Kotahi... Read More

SPCA renews fireworks ban call as Guy Fawkes nears

Animal welfare advocates are renewing calls for a ban on the private sale and use of fireworks, warning Guy Fawkes celebrations can have lasting impacts on pets,... Read More

More than 1400 hurt by fireworks in five years

Bay of Plenty residents are being urged to put safety first this Guy Fawkes, with ACC revealing more than 1400 people across New Zealand have been injured by... Read More

Public art symposium seeks volunteers

Public Art Ōmokoroa is calling for 40 volunteers to help the group run a free, 10-day live sculpture symposium this month. Symposium at the Point will run... Read More

Te Puke artists put their creativity on show

The Te Puke Art Society will display a vibrant collection of the community's artwork during its annual exhibition at Constables Gallery from November 5-8. Group... Read More