City Life

Kiwi charity turns scrap into life-saving stoves

A New Zealand charity is turning scrap metal into lifesaving heat for families trapped in Ukraine's war zones. Kiwi K.A.R.E's Heat-for-Health project has... Read More

Cause of Tauranga house fire under investigation

The cause of a house fire in Matua this morning is under investigation. Three fire trucks were sent to the fire on Sunny Bay Rd after receiving a call at... Read More

I’m Adopted founder to host Tauranga meet-up

Adoptees are invited to meet and share stories and experiences at a community event in Tauranga next month. Alex Gilbert - founder and director of charity... Read More

Rare upside-down stamp sells for $260,000

A New Zealand postage stamp has sold for $260,000 - the highest amount ever paid. The stamp dates back to 1903, featuring a misprinted picture of an upside-down... Read More

Time for a spring screen break

SpringScreenBreak is inviting people to take a seven-day digital reset, unplug from screens and reconnect with nature, whānau, and community. The campaign... Read More

Tauranga’s school holiday events guide

The upcoming school holidays will be action-packed in Tauranga with something for everyone to enjoy across the city. For the first time, the Black Caps take... Read More

Historic Tauranga house book brings forth stories

A newly published book, The Spirit of a Place: A New History of The Elms Te Papa Tauranga, by acclaimed historian and author Sarah Ell, was officially launched... Read More

Disco queens to dazzle Tauranga Arts Festival

Book the babysitter, gather your glam squad and get set to sparkle - disco fever is about to hit Tauranga! As part of the Tauranga Arts Festival, the Carrus... Read More

Still rocking on during building upgrade

The Tauranga Gem and Mineral Club, a long-standing fixture at the Historic Village on 17th Avenue, has temporarily relocated while its original premises undergo... Read More

Tauranga’s first Latin American Spring Festival

Tauranga's first Latin American Spring Festival is on this Saturday, September 20, from 11am-11.30pm at Queen Elizabeth Youth Centre at Memorial Park - and everyone... Read More

How Fareena built a hub of hope

In the heart of Pāpāmoa, a powerful example of local leadership and community connection can be found at the Pāpāmoa Food Hub. With the help of supervisor,... Read More

Pro intrigued by inaugural indoor golf event

Amateur golfers will get to tee off with some of New Zealand's leading professionals in the Bay of Plenty's first-ever indoor golf tournament next week. Fore... Read More