City Life

For the birds, bush and Bay

Could the Bay of Plenty one day become predator free? That's the ambitious vision being put to the community at a public meeting this weekend, where locals... Read More

Tauranga barber backs families with free cuts

For some families, a haircut is one more expense in an already stretched budget. Tauranga barber Spencer McNeil wants to change that, offering free cuts... Read More

Tauranga Lotto player wins $66,813

A Tauranga Lotto player and another from the wider Bay of Plenty are celebrating after winning more than $66,000 each in last night's draw. Three tickets... Read More

Pukehina completes 185m pump track

A community vision for a recreational hub at Pukehina's Midway Park is taking shape with its first pump track done and plans for a skills track. The Pukehina... Read More

Mother dog and 11 puppies rescued from under home

A dog and her litter of 11 puppies rescued from beneath a Whakatāne property are looking for forever homes. Ruby and her puppies, who are all named after... Read More

The joys of collecting stamps and coins

Sponsored Content Two of the world's oldest and most rewarding hobbies - stamp and coin collecting - will be on display in Tauranga this month. Tauranga... Read More

Pat's sausage roll sales double after silver award

Patrick's Pies Gold Star Bakeries are selling more than 300 sausage rolls a day after taking second place in a national competition, more than double their... Read More

Every step counts on The Good Walk

Sponsored Content What if 30 walks could help make a difference for thousands of people in our community? That's the idea behind The Good Walk 2026, a... Read More

Running with grief, hope and community

For more than a decade, the Tauranga City to Surf has taken runners and walkers around Mauao before bringing them home to the sand at Mount Maunganui Main Beach. This... Read More

Your invitation to look up!

What's that bright object in the sky? Is it a planet, a star or something much further away? If questions like these have ever crossed your mind, the Tauranga... Read More

The caretaker is coming to Baycourt

Sponsored Content If your children know Jeremy Hantler when they see him at the supermarket, there's a good chance they'll recognise him when he turns up... Read More

Artful Mind captures Tauranga lives and memories

Tauranga people, memories and milestones are being brought to life through paint and creativity in Dementia Tauranga's third annual Artful Mind exhibition. On... Read More