City Life

Helping seniors overcome the loneliness epidemic

Social isolation and loneliness may be putting seniors' health and wellbeing at risk, say the co-founders of an easy-to-use tablet for seniors. With Grandparents... Read More

Entry deadline nears for Bay of Plenty artists

With some fantastic artworks already submitted, Bay of Plenty artists are reminded to have their entry in by October 1, to be part of the first ever Bay of Plenty... Read More

Has Covid-19 changed our shopping habits forever?

Grocery shopping trends over the past few years have focused on the latest ‘superfood' or diet and lifestyle craze, but this year research commissioned by... Read More

My Sunday: Bay Patrol‘s Danny Hart

Danny Hart moved to New Zealand from England when he was eight, and has been a keen surf lifesaver since he signed up for the ‘nippers' programme in Mt Maunganui.... Read More

A caring curry

Almost everyone loves butter chicken, and one Tauranga restaurant has been offering the tasty curry free of charge to people who are struggling financially. Punjab... Read More

Mauao‘s base track to be closed on Tuesday morning

Mauao's base track, Te Ara Tūtanga, will be closed on Tuesday morning. This closure is to ensure public safety while stump grinding takes place, to protect walkers... Read More

Sophie’s fitting tribute

Tauranga singer-songwriter Sophie Gibson has released a deeply personal indie-folk track about the loss of her brother to suicide. Her latest single, Deeper... Read More

Calling out for animal carers

With kitten and puppy season on our doorsteps, animal rescue needs foster carers more than ever. Rowan Elliott of Rescue Revive Rehome says they rely on fosterers... Read More

Rescue helicopter continues work through August

The TECT Rescue Helicopter has continued with its missions despite the recent Covid-19 Alert Level changes and lockdowns. The helicopter has impacted the lives... Read More

Assistance dog gives BOP girl freedom and voice

The Farrell family of Omokoroa has witnessed the life-altering changes an assistance dog can bring to a family or person affected by a disability, since Labrador... Read More

Homes of Hope receives big boost in funding

For some children, coming to Homes of Hope is the first time in their short lives they have felt enough safety to begin to play freely. They come from backgrounds... Read More

Free Tauranga event announced to tackle wellbeing

Tauranga church community, Lifezone, is launching a free nine-week wellbeing course and access to experts to help people tackle taboo topics and areas of their... Read More