City Life

Greenwood Park‘s fabulous fair

Greenwood Park Village residents in Welcome Bay will be again showcasing their creativity on Sunday with their annual two-day art, craft and garden fair. The... Read More

What we do in public

While reggae music wafted from his Aotearoa Legalise Cannabis Party-branded car across downtown Mount Maunganui, Bay of Plenty candidate Christopher Coker gave... Read More

Tauranga cat burglar’s life of petty crime

A moggie with a penchant for shoes and socks has more misdemeanours on his record than a lot of human criminals. Most nights, Gary sneaks around his Bellevue... Read More

Step up for Tauranga Women’s Refuge

Tauranga Women's Refuge is looking for supporters to ‘step up' this November and December to help raise crucial funds to assist them in continuing the critical... Read More

Travel club shows support for Age Concern Tauranga

A Tauranga-based travel club for seniors has announced the launch of its sponsorship program to benefit Age Concern Tauranga. No.8 Tours founders, Andy and Sarah... Read More

What’s on – Gypsy fair, ship tour, roses, Diwali

Good morning and welcome to Saturday. The MetService advise there will be fine spells with one or two showers, turning to rain at night. Northerlies will... Read More

The Afrolites - heavy jazz funky jam monster

The Afrolites are a six-piece afrobeat funky jazz band or an afrofunk/jazz band depending on how you describe their music. I found them rehearsing with... Read More

Vintage car day open to all

A 1914 Dodge car used recently in the filming of the upcoming Jane Campion movie ‘The Power of the Dog' will be on show at the BOP Vintage Car Club's... Read More

Invitation to tour Tauranga’s medical aid ship

Tauranga's very own medical aid ship welcomes locals on board for a free tour this weekend and next before it begins delivering desperately-needed health care... Read More

Cutting to the chase in Tauranga

The grass is always greener on the other side. This is not great if you live on the other side and don't have a lawn mower. ‘Lawn poverty' is growing... Read More

Fears young vandals may be hurt at new library

There are fears people may be injured if break-ins continue at the Opotiki library construction site. Young people have broken into the construction site on multiple... Read More

Lawnmower drive for families in need

A community organisation is calling on Tauranga residents to donate their unwanted lawnmowers to local families in need. Good Neighbour is on the hunt for... Read More