City Life

Volunteers needed to keep hospice shop open

Waipuna Hospice needs 50 new volunteers to help run its charity shops after one had to close for a day this month when help couldn't be secured. Te Puke's... Read More

Young at Art: Doreen McNeill still painting at 97

At 97, Tauranga abstract artist Doreen McNeill is still doing what she loves most - picking up a brush, choosing a colour, making a mark and seeing where it... Read More

Migrant seniors invited to connect over lunch

Tauranga's migrant seniors will have a chance to connect, celebrate their cultures and enjoy an afternoon of food, music and fun at a special event this month. The... Read More

Tauranga engineers steer ship refit in Singapore

Two Tauranga-raised Navy engineers are playing a key role in the extensive refurbishment of HMNZS Canterbury while the vessel undergoes a six-month maintenance... Read More

National gem show brings treasures to Tauranga

Sponsored Content Gemstones, crystals and fossils will be in the spotlight and under the microscope next month as a national show melds with a local... Read More

How strong shadows shape a Mount painter's art

A painter who turns everyday Mount Maunganui scenes into artworks collected around the world will be one of more than 90 artists exhibiting at next month's Tauranga... Read More

Poolside fitness to make a splash at Katikati

Swimming won't be the only way to get moving at Katikati's Dave Hume Pool this season. New group fitness classes using the facility's outdoor gym are... Read More

NZ’s only dog grooming show opens to the public

Sponsored Content New Zealand's only dog grooming festival for 2026 will be hosted in Tauranga this week, and invites Bay of Plenty residents to get a glimpse... Read More

Bird flu webinar: Experts explain risks

New Zealanders concerned about H5 bird flu can hear directly from experts leading the country's response on a free online webinar next month. Tauranga Moana... Read More

Waihī Beach DIY group secures funding boost

Waihī Beach Women's DIY is putting new funding towards tools and materials needed to help local women build practical skills - and confidence - through woodworking. The... Read More

Mount woman's chip-and-dip sandwich finalist bid

What happens when you put Kiwi onion dip and ready salted chips in a sandwich? For Mount Maunganui's Kaiden Ross, it was a recipe to impress celebrity... Read More

Tauranga mural: 25 native details await discovery

A vibrant new mural designed to bring comfort, curiosity and a sense of adventure to their healthcare experience now greets children visiting Tauranga Hospital's... Read More