City Life

Korero and Kai: A journey of culture and kai

Learning the history of kai (food) makes it taste a little bit sweeter, says Ōtāwhiwhi Marae chairman Reon Tuanau. Kai is steeped in tradition for Māori,... Read More

Ōtūmoetai College to mark 60th anniversary

Sixty years have flown by for former students of ‘Oats,' who are now gearing up to celebrate their connection to Ōtūmoetai College on Saturday, May 31,... Read More

Tauranga Tablereads: Bringing stories to screen

Do you dream of seeing your stories come to life on screen? Tauranga Tablereads, a dynamic new initiative, is helping turn that vision into reality. Born... Read More

Community gardens open their gates

For Kevin Collins, the Otūmoetai Community Railway Gardens have been a cherished part of his life for the last 16 years. 'It's not far to walk from my home... Read More

Imagination takes the lead at exhibition

Let your imagination run wild. That's the advice given to Katikati Art Group and Gallery members when the group picked abstract art to be the theme of the... Read More

YouthFest 2025: Calling all emerging talent!

Tauranga, are you ready to shine? Last year, YouthFest 2024 was unforgettable. Nina kicked off the event with raw talent and pure energy. The Mochaccinos... Read More

Multicultural festival: a vibrant celebration

The Tauranga Multicultural Festival will return to the Tauranga Historic Village on Saturday, March 22, offering a vibrant celebration of the region's diverse... Read More

Echo Walking Festival celebrates scenic trails

The Echo Walking Festival has stepped up its presence in the region with several new Western Bay of Plenty walking events. The Echo Walking Festival is organised... Read More

A real head-turner

With around 450 vehicles on display at Saturday's Autorama Sand n Surf, it wasn't easy to stand out, but Ivan Shannon managed it. Shannon took his Rolls Royce... Read More

Pāpāmoa triathlete invited to compete in Hawaii

When Nicole Storm reached the finish line of her first-ever Ironman, she cried with pride for 30 minutes. 'This was my first Ironman. I came fifth and then... Read More

Duo feeding thousands on Ukrainian frontline

Tauranga baker and barista Harriet Campbell is gearing up for another trip to Ukraine with her humanitarian project, Never Alone, to raise awareness of the ongoing... Read More

Watch: MP cheers early opening of interchange ramp

Bay of Plenty MP Tom Rutherford is celebrating a win for the community; subject to some considerations being met, Tauranga City Council says it is likely... Read More