City Life

Community pizza night backs fire victims

Domino's Bureta is rallying the community to help a family rebuild after a devastating house fire destroyed three generations of memories earlier this month. The... Read More

Golf shop swings big with TikTok comedy videos

A stranger stopping a Golf 360 employee in the supermarket was what convinced owner Scott Pickett the shop's TikTok tactics were paying off. The Mount... Read More

Katikati volunteer honoured for seniors’ service

A volunteer credited with helping build a sense of community among Katikati seniors has been recognised for her dedication and service. Jill Bentley received... Read More

Tauranga brewers toast awards haul

Tauranga's craft beer industry is enjoying national recognition after five local breweries combined to win 33 medals, three trophies and two Champion Brewery... Read More

Plane crash survivor tackles Namib trek challenge

A Bay of Plenty woman will trek 250km across the Namib Desert next month in a challenge inspired by a late friend who helped her believe she could achieve... Read More

Rutherford: Fresh Mauao slips are 'gutting'

Several slips on Mauao over the weekend have been 'really, really sad” for the local community, says Bay of Plenty MP Tom Rutherford. The Mount... Read More

Road closure after Mount Maunganui slips

A temporary road closure is in place following slips on Mauao. On Saturday Tauranga City Council said Adams Ave, between Pilot Bay and the Maunganui Rd roundabout,... Read More

Shakespeare in Love set to hit Bay stage

The curtain is set to rise on one of the most ambitious productions staged at 16th Ave Theatre, with Shakespeare in Love running from August 7-22. Based on... Read More

More than a war story

Tauranga author John Carstensen is shining a light on one of New Zealand's most complex chapters of history in his newly released historical novel, Journeys. Published... Read More

Fun run fuels community, culture and foodbank

A fun run in Katikati that brought culture and community together on July 4 also raised more than $1100 for a local charity. The free Hume 5km/10km Fun Run/Walk... Read More

Op shop couture for Thrift Shop Ball

A dress made from Care Bears. A taxidermy duck wearing goggles. Antique chandeliers, original music and hundreds of people dressed head-to-toe in op-shop finds. That's... Read More

New home brings fresh opportunities for Casita

After months of uncertainty, Casita Community Charitable Trust has found a new home in central Tauranga - and an unexpected opportunity to grow. The organisation,... Read More