City Life

Reserve Force soldiers prove combat-ready

More than 300 New Zealand Army reservists and their Australian counterparts have taken part in the largest collective Reserve Force exercise in nearly 20 years.... Read More

Dress for Success "humbled" by generous donation

Professional women from leading Tauranga companies have come together to support Dress for Success and help female job-seekers while refreshing their own wardrobes... Read More

Tauranga garage fire under investigation

A fire safety investigator is looking into the cause of a garage fire in Tauranga. Fire crews were called to the blaze in Bethlehem around 12.45am. A Fire... Read More

It’s a small world after all!

It's the twist in the tale - a feel-good one. Because, all along, Western Bay Museum volunteer Pauline McCowan knew the family of the mysterious 'Jessie”... Read More

Documentary: 'It takes a kāinga'

A new documentary fronted by Ria Hall is highlighting the disparities that māmā Māori face as they enter what should be the most amazing time of their lives. Ria... Read More

Tauranga photographers capture aurora

Sleep-deprived photographers and stargazers across Tauranga are saying it was worth it, following a breathtaking display of the Aurora Australis on Saturday... Read More

Tauranga aurora enthusiasts on alert

As night falls this evening, anticipation will be mounting amongst Tauranga's astronomers and skywatchers as they wait to see if the Southern Lights, known... Read More

White Island survivor Kelsey Waghorn shares story

Whakaari/White Island eruption survivor Kelsey Waghorn has appeared on the podcast hosted by British TV personality and former SAS trooper Anthony Middleton... Read More

What's on: chilli champs, markets and art

Good morning and welcome to Saturday. Ko te ra tenei i hanga e te Ariki. Ka koa tatou, ka koa hoki ki reira. MetService is forecasting a fine day with southerlies. It's... Read More

Recognised for five decades of fostering children

Not many parents forget how many children they've cared for in their life, but Verna and George Kite have. The Bethlehem couple can tell us they've fostered... Read More

Being a JP for half a century!

Although he wasn't keen on the job at first, Ernie Adams has notched up five decades as a Justice of the Peace. And 50 years ago, the job was a bit grittier... Read More

Iwi bid for name change referred to minister

An iwi bid to change the name of central North Island village National Park has been referred to the Land Information Minister to make the decision. The name... Read More