City Life

What‘s on - markets, comedy, Rhodesian museum

Good morning and welcome to Sunday. Ko te ra tenei i hanga e te Ariki. Ka koa tatou. The day begins with a cloudy morning then fine spells and light northerlies. A... Read More

Emerging artists take on festival challenge

An exciting and new addition to this year's Bay of Plenty Garden & Art Festival in November is The Weekend Sun Emerging Artist Award. Fourteen artists were... Read More

Music takes Annabelle to the top

Solo cornet player Annabelle Stewart has won a place in the National Youth Brass Band of New Zealand which will be touring the country in late January 2021. ... Read More

Relief after dog owner prosecuted

A Matua woman still grieving for her cat that was killed by a dog is thankful the dog's owner has been prosecuted. Dr Annelise Kachelhoffer went... Read More

Nepalese celebrate Dashain with special event

This evening the Nepalese Association in the Bay of Plenty will be celebrating Dashain in Paengaroa. The Hindu celebration will include musical performances,... Read More

We all need a good dose of comedy gold

For those who haven't managed to laugh much this year, this weekend is the time to get your laughing box out, dust it off and head to downtown Tauranga to the... Read More

The music and the message behind Marmalade Skies

Four-man band Marmalade Skies has a knack for turning everyday situations into catchy tunes. Sitting on the bus morphed into a song about breaking the back... Read More

Police investigating Whakatane death

Police are investigating the death of a man in Whakatāne overnight. The man presented to Whakatāne Hospital at around midnight with critical injuries and... Read More

It‘s time to nominate volunteers who help

Nominations for the TECT Community Awards close next week on Friday October 30. TECT Chairperson Bill Holland is encouraging people to get their nomination in,... Read More

Book festival for literature lovers in Tauranga

The first annual Tauranga Moana Book Festival launches this November, with a line-up of New Zealand authors that will make any book lover happy. A collaboration... Read More

What‘s on - garage sale, festival, rugby and art

Good morning and welcome to Saturday and a long weekend. Ko te ra tenei i hanga e te Ariki. Ka koa tatou, ka koa hoki ki reira. The day begins with some... Read More

Remembering the Battle of Gate Pa - Pukehinahina

The Anglican Parish of Gate Pa is inviting the people of Tauranga Moana to take part in a short service to commemorate the Te Pakanga o Pukehinahina - the Battle... Read More