City Life

Youth Voices Action empowers BOP rangatahi

Youth Voices Action is on a mission to empower young people across Bay of Plenty by creating safe, inclusive spaces where rangatahi can be themselves, share... Read More

Cardiac arrest survivor shares his story

October is now dubbed Shocktober for the third year running and Hato Hone St John is on a mission to empower as many people as possible with lifesaving skills... Read More

Siblings dominate at Sticky Johnson Champs

The duo of Zara Owen and Jaxon Pardoe of Gisborne have claimed the two major titles at the Sticky Johnson Primary School Champs presented by Skullcandy completed... Read More

Skipping school for cheaper air fares easy choice

Several Kiwi families said they are okay with their children bunking school to go on holiday early because flights are cheaper. On Thursday - one day before... Read More

Visitors eye Rotorua and BOP for school holidays

Rotorua is in the top three places Kiwis want to visit this school holidays, a Booking.com survey has revealed. And Mount Maunganui is fourth on the online... Read More

Family water safety workshops at Baywave

Matthew Strange likes to compare fire with water. Most of his professional life has been spent working at public pools, and his weekends over summer often... Read More

Blessed are the animals in Tauranga

If you're heading to St George's Anglican Church next Sunday, don't be surprised if you end up sharing a pew with a dog, a cat or even a budgie or two. Show... Read More

Visit to son allows the grand memories to return

Award-winning photographer Bob Tulloch's favourite space has been his deck, particularly one overlooking Omanu Beach. He misses the convivial atmosphere his... Read More

A game for the mind and a bridge to friendship

If you think bridge is just a card game, think again. This timeless classic is much more than a pastime - it's a brain-boosting, friendship-forging adventure... Read More

$3.2M in community funding announced

A total of 272 charitable organisations and scholarship programmes will benefit from this year's Acorn Foundation distributions, marking a 10 per cent increase... Read More

Hunting wild venison for a worthy cause

A Tauranga organisation is on the hunt for wild venison. Hunt for Good, a New Zealand-based not-for-profit initiative, has made a significant impact by donating... Read More

Likely reasons for failing University Entrance

Factors linked to a 90 per cent likelihood of not achieving University Entrance have been identified by the Ministry of Education. It says the study could... Read More