City Life

What‘s on - Steamers, historical rally, Pepi Toot

Good morning and welcome to Sunday. Ko te ra tenei i hanga e te Ariki. Ka koa tatou, ka koa hoki ki reira. It's a fine day ahead with fresh southwesterlies. A... Read More

Kidzone for garden and art festival

Bloom in the Bay, the festival hub for the four-day Bay of Plenty Garden & Art Festival in November will be bursting with activities, entertainment and art.... Read More

Charlie’s chocolate fish mission

A Pyes Pa school student hopes his chocolate fish fundraiser will help people learn about cystic fibrosis, a condition he has lived with his whole life. Charlie... Read More

Tauranga book fair bigger than ever

The Harbour City Lions Book Fair is back for another year - and this time it's twice the size. Volunteers have been hard at work for the past few months... Read More

Western Bay pools to open with a party

Anyone for a free pool party? Western Bay of Plenty District Council is throwing open the pool gates in November to celebrate the start of summer and the... Read More

Fool’s Gold at Tauranga Art Gallery

A new exhibition by local artist, John Roy, was celebrated by Friends of the Tauranga Art Gallery members at an exclusive Friends event last night. The exhibition... Read More

The healing nature of plants

Horticulture is proving a turning point for volunteers as they cultivate plants and their own good health at The Historic Village in 17th Avenue. Named... Read More

Resurfacing works on Takitimu Drive SH2

Resurfacing works will take place on State Highway 2 Takitimu Drive, south of the Eleventh Ave overpass, from Sunday night. The work will be completed overnight... Read More

Gate Pa service a chance to remember loved ones

This year has been difficult for everybody but what many people haven't thought about is the impact it has had on those who have lost someone. There are... Read More

Behind the scenes at Tauranga Business Awards

Toi Ohomai has teamed up with the Tauranga Chamber of Commerce to help Bay businesses gain quality insights into their progress and performance. James... Read More

Tauranga school apologises for child removal

The principal of Otumoetai Primary School is to make a formal public apology to representatives of Ngai Tamarawaho for the enforced removal of 42 of their tamariki... Read More

Tauranga Highland dancers take top spot

Perseverance, precision and stage presence. That was the recipe for success for two Tauranga girls who have been recognised as some of the top Highland... Read More