City Life

See the need for speed!

It's a sport in which winning or losing happens in the time it takes to click your fingers. That's how Olympian Julian David describes speed climbing. The... Read More

More than just flowers on plates!

For Ilma Shergold, pulling one of her porcelain creations out of the kiln feels a lot like getting a gift at Christmas. 'It's like opening your Santa Claus... Read More

Bagpipe bonanza in the Bay

It was quite the family affair when the 111-year-old City of Tauranga Pipe Band hosted the prestigious Central North Island Pipe Band Contest on Saturday, February... Read More

Tauranga car show aims to raise funds for St John

Car enthusiasts rejoice! Tauranga Auto Extravaganza returns to Classic Flyers, Mount Maunganui, on March 2, hoping to raise money for Hato Hone St John. 'There... Read More

Entries open for Race Unity Speech Awards

Entries are now open for the prestigious Race Unity Speech Awards 2025, inviting senior students from schools across New Zealand to share their perspectives... Read More

Waddle the Mount for a good cause!

A new family fun day in Mount Maunganui is aimed at raising awareness of one of New Zealand's most at risk species that nests at the base of Mauao. The inaugural... Read More

Hard work paying off for Tauranga dancer

Tauranga dancer Aaliyah Hunt has claimed an international title at her most recent competition, fast-forwarding her dream to becoming a professional dancer. The... Read More

Takitimu Link is set to boost Tauranga’s economy

Construction of the Takitimu North Link stage one is at the halfway point. So far, 1,500,000 cubic metres of dirt have been lifted, and four out of 10 bridges... Read More

Call for donations ahead of art sale

Why bother trying to create a masterpiece when you can buy art at Tauranga Rotary Club's Book & Art Sale? The sale is coming up, taking place over March 1-2. The... Read More

Free AED training for the community

The generosity of one Tauranga community group towards another has culminated in the public being offered free classes to learn to operate a defibrillator next... Read More

Govt to consult on vintage vehicle rules

Public consultation will open next week on the Government's proposal to reduce compliance requirements for owners of vintage cars, vintage motorcycles, and privately... Read More

$1300 up for grabs at rapid chess tournament

The Mount Maunganui RSA Chess Club is hosting the annual one-day Bay of Plenty Rapid Chess Tournament, a national-level event, on Saturday, February 22. The... Read More