City Life

Bridge-rescued Lilly the cat is not doing too well

The owners of Lilly, the cat rescued by Police from the middle of the Tauranga harbour bridge on Saturday afternoon, say she is not doing too well today. ... Read More

Youth mental health services open new premises

An exciting opportunity to grow and develop youth mental health services is how a move off-campus for three of the Bay of Plenty District Health Board's youth... Read More

What‘s on - hydrofest, uku and Ash Laforteza

Good morning and welcome to Sunday. Morena koutou katoa. Kia pai te ra ki nga hoa me nga whanau. Today there will be some cloudy periods with perhaps the odd... Read More

They hear it all

Sitting down in a hairdresser's chair you expect to get a haircut but what many people don't realise is they get an unofficial counselling session of sorts. ... Read More

Oropi School mourns death of ‘iconic’ pet cat

Oropi School students and teachers are heartbroken following the death of their school cat Colin who has been remembered for 'bringing the community together”.... Read More

Police save cat on Tauranga harbour bridge

1pm Update: Police report that the cat that was stuck on Tauranga harbour bridge earlier this afternoon has been rescued. "The cat is safe and well,"... Read More

A blank page for Mount streets design

A new approach is being taken to community engagement and design for a project aiming to innovate streets in Mount Maunganui. The Tauranga City Council is creating... Read More

Tackling adult illiteracy

A note reading: 'not being able to read is like a prison,” spelling errors underlined, greets visitors to the Rural Youth and Adult Literacy Trust Facebook... Read More

When did you and your family first arrive in NZ?

Powerful and poignant stories of how people arrived in Tauranga from generations ago until now are being showcased in a visual exhibition launching this coming... Read More

What‘s on - powerboats, markets, rugby

Good morning and welcome to Saturday. Kia harikoa. Kaua e manukanuka. Kia hari to whanau me o hoa. Fine spells are increasing today with a possible shower, and... Read More

Mounties to design their town

Mount Maunganui residents are being invited to design their ‘town of the future'. A presentation by local businessman Scott Brundell to the Tauranga... Read More

Young boy petrified after witnessing Gate Pa theft

A Tauranga woman and her son are still shaken after witnessing a robbery and assault at a Gate Pa shop. The woman who did not want to be named says she wants... Read More