City Life

Rediscovering her art through new eyes

When artist Win Mcgreggor's eyesight began to deteriorate, she reluctantly set aside her brushes and believed her painting days were over. It was about a... Read More

School's plea for scrap metal fundraiser

Welcome Bay School's PTA is asking people to rummage through their backyards, homes and businesses to find scrap metal to aid a court resurfacing fundraiser. The... Read More

Mountain bikers to host adventure day for all

There's a recreational jewel hidden up Thompson Track just south of Katikati - and Western Bay of Plenty is invited to enjoy its mountain biking trails... Read More

Relay For Life returns to Tauranga next month

The Cancer Society Waikato/Bay of Plenty is bringing its iconic fundraising event, Relay For Life, back to Tauranga next month. People from across the region... Read More

Biggest Children’s Day yet for Tauranga

Tauranga will transform into a giant playground of creativity, colour and community spirit when Children's Day celebrations take over from February 23 to March... Read More

Kids’ fishing and hunting comp is back

Wake up kids - for those wanting to enter this year's Katikati-based Kids Hunting and Fishing Competition on March 27-29, early bird entries are now open. After... Read More

Asian Food Festival rescheduled

The Asian Food Festival at Tauranga's Historic Village, postponed from last weekend due to the weather forecast, will now take place this Saturday, February... Read More

WorkSafe investigation into holiday park deaths

WorkSafe New Zealand has officially begun an investigation into work health and safety at Mount Maunganui Beachside Holiday Park in the lead up to last month's... Read More

Black Falcons to soar over Oceans ’26

New Zealand's biggest junior surf lifesaving festival is unfolding on Pāpāmoa sand this week - and it will come with a high-flying salute from the Royal NZ... Read More

Oceans 26 opens at Pāpāmoa

Pāpāmoa Beach delivered a vibrant opening day at Oceans 26, with favourable conditions, high energy and a festival atmosphere setting the tone for Surf Life... Read More

Beat Street Drummers go viral with Changing cover

A sensational Kiwi teen percussion ensemble is hitting new heights, appearing at summer festivals and racking up nearly 20 million views on its latest cover... Read More

Tauranga homicide: Memorials for 'big guardian'

Memorials have been held for a well-known Tauranga homeless man found dead on Saturday. Police opened a homicide investigation into the death of Dax Rodney... Read More