City Life

Lovebirds on the YWAM Koha

When driving over the Tauranga harbour bridge I often look down at the YWAM Koha ship berthed at the end of the dock. It was due to sail to the Pacific Islands... Read More

National Covid-19 testing rates nosedive

Demand for coronavirus testing has nosedived across the country. Between August 13 and 21, nationally there were 12,000-26,000 tests done a day. Between Saturday... Read More

Bringing in the books

It's time to turn over a new leaf - and donate your old ones to the Lions. For those who read every book in the house over the lock-down, now is the chance... Read More

What‘s on - markets, art, live-stream rugby final

Good morning and welcome to Saturday. Kia harikoa. Kaua e manukanuka. Kia hari to whanau me o hoa. Cloudy spells are expected today with a chance of a shower.... Read More

Another $10m investment in innovating streets

An additional $10.1 million funding for the Innovating Streets for People pilot has been announced to make towns and cities more people friendly. The investment... Read More

School garden gets kids learning about nature

With the growing use of technology, children are spending more and more time in front of screens and less time out in nature. One school that is helping kids... Read More

Only two days left to nominate local heroes

Who is making waves in the Bay of Plenty? The Kiwibank Local Hero Awards Office wants to know. With nominations for the Kiwibank New Zealander of the Year Awards... Read More

Blanket bears spread the aroha

Young victims of crime are receiving a little bit of comfort thanks to a family with a big heart and a big helping of creative skill. When Senior Sergeant... Read More

ARONUI Indigenous Arts Festival Postponed

Rotorua's ARONUI Indigenous Arts Festival has become the latest event to be scuppered by the Covid-19 pandemic, with organisers announcing a decision to postpone... Read More

Te Puke included in Govt recycling investment

Recycling infrastructure is getting a $36.7 million investment from the government. This includes a waste plastic baler being installed in Te Puke, as well as... Read More

Wharf St progressing toward people-friendly street

Works to upgrade Wharf Street to a pedestrian-friendly environment are well underway and still on track to open this summer. The upgrade has already achieved... Read More

Caitriona Fallon to perform at Entertainers Club

A memorable concert coming up in September at the Entertainers Club will feature Caitriona Fallon and her outstanding band. Caitriona is known... Read More