City Life

Cameras roll on Bay film

Filming of a community-resourced feature film in the Bay of Plenty is beginning today in Maketu, with a film crew set to capture opening scenes of the feel-good... Read More

Beach prepped for carnival

As young competitors prepare for this week's national carnival, organisers of the Under-14 NZ Surf Life Saving Championships are working tirelessly to prepare Mount... Read More

Underpass project is go

The $70million Hairini Link project is moving forward with the New Zealand Transport Agency applying for funding to begin construction on the roadway. NZTA Waikato... Read More

Lifeguards to honour young clubbie

Almost 900 young surf lifesavers and their supporters will pause at this week's Oceans14 New Zealand under-14 championships in Mount Maunganui to pay tribute to... Read More

Teen trio’s tough task

They flew their first solo flights at the age of 16 and this week Sevi Rust, Isaac O'Kell and Erin Carter will represent Tauranga in the National Flying Competitions. The... Read More

Touch tournament in Papamoa

Children from all over the country are showing off their skills as they take part in the touch junior national tournament in Papamoa. Touch NZ marketing and communications... Read More

Bay history on Irish radio

Two Western Bay contributors to an Irish BBC radio documentary on Katikati's Ulster immigrants are applauding the recording since its airing in Ireland this week. Ulster... Read More

Owner defends trading move

A Bureta mobile trader accused of taking business from nearby cafes says he is just trying to make a living after council jeopardised his summer income by approving... Read More

Bronzed Bottomley unveiled

UPDATED 3.11PM: The latest addition to the waterfront Hairy Maclary sculpture is in town and will be on display from tomorrow to celebrate a $100,000 donation from... Read More

Stranded families offered homes

A mother and baby living in a tent at the Wairoa River are being offered assistance by local residents in the second instance this week of families struggling to... Read More

City hotel plan canned

Tauranga's central city hotel development is too rich for Tainui Group Holdings which has abandoned the deal. The planned hotel site on Durham Street. Tauranga City... Read More

Public input on rates rise

The public is yet to have its say on the whether Tauranga City Council's rates increase will this year be 2 per cent or 6.7 per cent. The difference is the 4.7 per... Read More