City Life

Tips to rescue your BBQ from winter

Has your barbecue been languishing unused all winter? Here's how to restore it to its former glory. My old Weber BBQ has been sitting out on the deck all... Read More

Tauranga to resurface 30km of roads in $9m works

Tauranga City Council is rolling-out its annual road resurfacing programme. The programme runs from late-September through to the end of March (later for... Read More

Tauranga’s festival of singing seniors

An unforgettable afternoon of harmony, heart, and high notes awaits as the Bay of Plenty Senior Music Festival returns on Saturday, October 4, at Bethlehem Baptist... Read More

Whakatāne soldier builds around the Pacific

A chance to return to the Cook Islands was something Sergeant Shaun Taylor jumped at, as he grows his resume of building work from the heat of the tropics to... Read More

Cricket captains face off in café challenge

The captains of New Zealand and Australia's cricket teams have elevated their trans-Tasman rivalry beyond the pitch, bringing their competitive spirit into the... Read More

Ryda workshop to empower Mount young drivers

Mount Maunganui College's Year 11 students will take part in the Ryda road safety workshop on October 16 — part of a national effort to teach teens life-saving... Read More

Keen to collaborate on growing kai?

A community-driven initiative in Katikati is looking for a family or individual who wants to grow food to pair with a local landowner and share the produce. Grow... Read More

Breakfast and a laugh with Te Radar

A captivating morning of breakfast with one of New Zealand's most recognised comedians is being served up as a fundraiser for Waipuna Hospice, thanks to the... Read More

Bomb squad stood down after Matua incident

Residents of a quiet Tauranga street were evacuated after army bomb disposal experts were called in to deal with reports of a suspicious package. Police said... Read More

Rubbish pile shocks after Te Puke tidy up

High-vis wearing, sack and grabber-carrying individuals were a feature of Te Puke town centre last Friday afternoon. They were taking part in an event that... Read More

Step up for Good Neighbour’s 30-Day challenge

A local charity in Tauranga and the Western Bay is calling on residents to lace up their shoes this October for The Good Walk - a month-long fundraiser supporting... Read More

Global greyhound walk returns to Tauranga

Time zones and oceans won't stop Tauranga greyhounds and their owners walking together this Sunday to promote dog rehoming to the community. The Great Global... Read More