City Life

Imagination takes the lead at exhibition

Let your imagination run wild. That's the advice given to Katikati Art Group and Gallery members when the group picked abstract art to be the theme of the... Read More

YouthFest 2025: Calling all emerging talent!

Tauranga, are you ready to shine? Last year, YouthFest 2024 was unforgettable. Nina kicked off the event with raw talent and pure energy. The Mochaccinos... Read More

Multicultural festival: a vibrant celebration

The Tauranga Multicultural Festival will return to the Tauranga Historic Village on Saturday, March 22, offering a vibrant celebration of the region's diverse... Read More

Echo Walking Festival celebrates scenic trails

The Echo Walking Festival has stepped up its presence in the region with several new Western Bay of Plenty walking events. The Echo Walking Festival is organised... Read More

A real head-turner

With around 450 vehicles on display at Saturday's Autorama Sand n Surf, it wasn't easy to stand out, but Ivan Shannon managed it. Shannon took his Rolls Royce... Read More

Pāpāmoa triathlete invited to compete in Hawaii

When Nicole Storm reached the finish line of her first-ever Ironman, she cried with pride for 30 minutes. 'This was my first Ironman. I came fifth and then... Read More

Duo feeding thousands on Ukrainian frontline

Tauranga baker and barista Harriet Campbell is gearing up for another trip to Ukraine with her humanitarian project, Never Alone, to raise awareness of the ongoing... Read More

Watch: MP cheers early opening of interchange ramp

Bay of Plenty MP Tom Rutherford is celebrating a win for the community; subject to some considerations being met, Tauranga City Council says it is likely... Read More

Surf club’s fundraising auction ending

Time is nearly up on a fundraising auction that could net you a new home. Pukehina Surf Rescue's tiny home auction closes tomorrow. The one-of-a kind tiny... Read More

Tauranga going green for inaugural Irish festival

When the strains of fiddle music sound and the first Guinness is poured at Tauranga's inaugural Irish festival, Laura McCabe will no doubt be thinking of the... Read More

Settled weather: A chance to spot the blood moon

After a cold, southerly intrusion midweek, MetService is forecasting a return to widespread settled weather as high pressure moves in from the Tasman Sea. Warm... Read More

Mount locals dismayed as pool hours stay the same

A Mount Maunganui couple is disappointed opening hours of Mount Hot Pools won't be extended - despite garnering 127 supporting signatures. Julie and Jim Carle... Read More