City Life

Ideas wanted for new Kulim Park playground

Swings, slides, seasaws, balancing beams, stepping logs and an in-ground trampoline are just some of the ideas that could be going into a new playground design... Read More

Police ask for help to find Phillip Wadsworth

Police are seeking the public's help in finding Phillip Wadsworth of Matamata, aged 52, who has been reported missing from Taupo. He was last seen around 8am... Read More

Tourism providers share insights with students

Strengthening industry connections and enabling students to learn from the best has been a key driver of the Toi Ohomai tourism industry connect sessions. Rotorua's... Read More

More NZDF to support Rotorua isolation facilities

Fifty members of the New Zealand Defence Force have been welcomed to Rotorua as they take up positions in the city's three managed isolation facilities. On... Read More

Rotorua sculpture flown into place

Te Ahi Tupua - The Eternal Fire - has been flown into place in Rotorua this morning. The $743,000 12m high 3D printed sculpture was flown in two parts by Blackhawk... Read More

Surf life saving award nominations announced

A Mount Maunganui surf lifeguard, instructor, surf official and coach are among the finalists for the country's surf life saving awards. The Mount Maunganui... Read More

What‘s on - roller skating disco, market and art

Good morning and welcome to Saturday. Kia harikoa. Kaua e manukanuka. Kia hari to whanau me o hoa. A fine day ahead is forecast with southerlies dying out in... Read More

Tauranga resurfacing works this week

Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency advises that resurfacing works will take place at two sites in and around Tauranga during the week beginning Sunday September 13. These... Read More

The fine art of sand

The materials in Hamilton artist Nancy Tschetner's studio are a little different from normal. Armed with just sand, adhesive, and a paint brush, she lovingly... Read More

Free workshop for young Tauranga storytellers

Young Tauranga theatre makers will be treated to expert storytelling advice at a Baycourt Commuity & Arts Centre workshop next month. The Tauranga venue... Read More

Tauranga community groups receive $177k

The WBOP COVID-19 Recovery Fund has paid out an additional $177,600 in funding to local community groups struggling with increased demand or income shortfall due... Read More

Volunteer call for Blind Week

Blind Low Vision NZ, formerly Blind Foundation, is seeking volunteers to support this year's Blind Week street collection on Friday, October 16, and Saturday,... Read More