City Life

Three shot policemen out of hospital

Three of the four police officers shot near Kawerau on 9 March have now been released from hospital, Police Commissioner Mike Bush has revealed. The fourth police... Read More

Blake Park to host cricket final

It'll be the biggest day of the year for Western Bay Cricket with the Reserve and B Grade Championship Finals being fought out at Blake Park today. In the WBOPCA... Read More

What's on today Neighbour Day

Could you name all of the neighbours on your street? What about just the ones you live next to? Well, Neighbours Day aims to rekindle closeness within neighbourhoods. Neighbours... Read More

Get together and change a life forever

Brunch, lunch, morning tea or midnight feast - the simple act of getting friends, family and workmates together this month could make a significant difference in... Read More

Watermaker for Vanuatu

There remain many people on Vanuatu who still are without a regular water supply a year after category 5 cyclone Pam devastated the island group. There's one island... Read More

Three bidders for Tauranga houses

The shortlist of possible buyers for Tauranga's state houses is four, with the Government today requesting formal proposals to buy and manage state housing in Tauranga... Read More

$12.6M up for grabs

Powerball and Strike have both rolled over, meaning there is a combined prize pool of $12.6 million up for grabs on Saturday. Powerball First Division will be $11... Read More

Sharing martial arts skills

The rule normally is: what happens in fight club, stays in fight club, but this is not the case with martial arts in Tauranga. The Tauranga Martial Arts Academy... Read More

A market by mums for mums

About 80 independent stallholders made up of mostly mums selling or promoting their home business will fill the Bethlehem Hall tonight. The hall will host the Mum's... Read More

Bridge birthday slips by

Tauranga Harbour Bridge turned 28 on Sunday, with a lot less fuss than on the official opening day on March 13, 1988. That day the bridge was opened to pedestrian... Read More

Library celebrates first birthday

Books are bringing the community together in Whakamarama, with the local hall library turning the page on its first year of operation. Whakamarama Hall booking officer... Read More

Hammering the plastic in retail

Retail spending using electronic cards was $4.6 billion in February 2016, up $393 million (9.3 percent) from February 2015, says Statistics New Zealand on Wednesday. The... Read More