City Life

Swimmers honour mate in Coastguard fundraiser

A Tauranga swimmer is pushing through early morning laps to support Coastguard New Zealand - and honour the memory of a young diver - as part of a nationwide... Read More

Bomb threat sparks council evacuation

Council headquarters in Rotorua and Tauranga have been evacuated because of a bomb threat. Police are investigating the threat, which was sent to... Read More

Volunteer shortages hit grassroots sport

Grassroots sport across New Zealand is facing mounting pressure, with fewer volunteers taking on increasingly heavy coaching workloads, new research shows. Figures... Read More

Te Puna kindergarten opens community-built garden

A year-long focus on sustainability has culminated in the opening of a new vegetable garden at Te Puna Kindergarten, marking a milestone in its Enviroschools... Read More

Tauranga in $2.4m push to grow university city

Tauranga City Council has signed a new strategic partnership with the University of Waikato, committing up to $2.4 million to boost student numbers and strengthen... Read More

Volunteers feed Tauranga families in need

For families facing illness, financial hardship, grief or the demands of caring for young children, something as simple as a ready-made meal can make a world... Read More

Dreamer light experience to transform Baypark

A large-scale interactive light experience that attracted 20,000 visitors in Auckland is heading to Tauranga for the July school holidays. Dreamer will run... Read More

Pāpāmoa firefighters host first fundraising ball

Dust off the tuxedos, slip into your finest gown and prepare for a night of glamour, entertainment and community spirit. The Pāpāmoa Volunteer Fire Brigade... Read More

Knitting friendships making a difference

What began as a small gathering of four people in a corner of Greerton Library has grown into a thriving community of 35 members who come together weekly to... Read More

Tauranga charity welcomes new chief

A new chapter has begun for Tauranga charity Under the Stars, with a new general manager stepping into the role as the organisation continues supporting people... Read More

Nurturing the tummy and the soul in Welcome Bay

Tucked away in Welcome Bay is a food forest that feeds not just the belly, but a feeling of happiness and hope for the future. One acre of land is flourishing... Read More

Water main break slows traffic on Welcome Bay Rd

Temporary traffic management is in place on Welcome Bay Rd in Tauranga as crews work to repair a broken water main. The works are located near Welcome Bay... Read More