City Life

Welcome Bay Lions donate pyjamas to sick children

Bringing comfort to children and families in need is one of the main drivers behind the Welcome Bay Lions annual donation of pyjamas to Tauranga Hospital's Children's... Read More

Toi Ohomai chief executive takes the plunge

Skydiving may be a breeze for some, but not when you are afraid of heights. Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology Chief Executive Dr Leon Fourie recently faced his... Read More

Elderly sleeping in their cars

An ‘influx' of elderly people in Tauranga are turning to social service providers for accommodation support after finding themselves facing homelessness.... Read More

Omokoroa Library prepares to move house

The Omokoroa Library and Service Centre at McDonnell Street will be closed for business from September 18 to 21, while 10,000 books are shifted to the centre's... Read More

Helping people cope financially post-lockdown

Thousands in the community are struggling financially right now. Whether they have lost their job, business is dwindling, or debts are racking up, the post-lockdown... Read More

Papamoa Hills temporary closure

People wanting to use the popular Papamoa Hills waking track will have to wait for about three to five days. Parts of the summit and the Papamoa Hills Poplar... Read More

Nominate a deserving business for a new award

Tauranga Chamber of Commerce is encouraging Bay of Plenty residents to nominate a deserving business for its inaugural People and Culture Award in the Westpac... Read More

Bruning family’s Tauranga history to be showcased

Joining up some of the dots on family history will be showcased this afternoon at the monthly meeting of the Tauranga Historical Society. Whakamarama farmers... Read More

Latest coronavirus news in NZ

Former Cooks Islands Prime Minister Joe Williams has died after contracting Covid-19, the second death connected to the Auckland cluster. The first was a man... Read More

What‘s on - Father’s Day, opera, exhibitions, dogs

Good morning and welcome to Saturday. Happy Father's Day. Ata mārie. Kei te mihi matou ki nga matua tane. Kia pai te wa me te whanau me o hoa. Today the weather... Read More

Masks made mandatory

The message to wear a face covering on public transport appears to have been heard by Tauranga residents. Wearing protective masks or face coverings on... Read More

What‘s on - karaoke, rugby finals, markets and art

Good morning and welcome to Saturday. Kia harikoa. Kaua e manukanuka. Kia hari to whanau me o hoa. Today the weather is expected to be fine with westerlies with... Read More