City Life

Oropi School mourns death of ‘iconic’ pet cat

Oropi School students and teachers are heartbroken following the death of their school cat Colin who has been remembered for 'bringing the community together”.... Read More

Police save cat on Tauranga harbour bridge

1pm Update: Police report that the cat that was stuck on Tauranga harbour bridge earlier this afternoon has been rescued. "The cat is safe and well,"... Read More

A blank page for Mount streets design

A new approach is being taken to community engagement and design for a project aiming to innovate streets in Mount Maunganui. The Tauranga City Council is creating... Read More

Tackling adult illiteracy

A note reading: 'not being able to read is like a prison,” spelling errors underlined, greets visitors to the Rural Youth and Adult Literacy Trust Facebook... Read More

When did you and your family first arrive in NZ?

Powerful and poignant stories of how people arrived in Tauranga from generations ago until now are being showcased in a visual exhibition launching this coming... Read More

What‘s on - powerboats, markets, rugby

Good morning and welcome to Saturday. Kia harikoa. Kaua e manukanuka. Kia hari to whanau me o hoa. Fine spells are increasing today with a possible shower, and... Read More

Mounties to design their town

Mount Maunganui residents are being invited to design their ‘town of the future'. A presentation by local businessman Scott Brundell to the Tauranga... Read More

Young boy petrified after witnessing Gate Pa theft

A Tauranga woman and her son are still shaken after witnessing a robbery and assault at a Gate Pa shop. The woman who did not want to be named says she wants... Read More

Call GP before seeking COVID-19 test

Western Bay of Plenty residents looking to get tested for Covid-19 this weekend are being reminded to call their general practitioner beforehand. Some GP clinics... Read More

Room to share

A call for storage has led to an ongoing collaboration for Awhina House, which will help the shelter support women moving into permanent housing. The shelter... Read More

New Te Puna Memorial Hall opens

The Te Puna Memorial Hall is now official open. The former Hall was built in 1922 in memory of the Te Puna men who died on active service, and those who served... Read More

Mayor‘s wild ride through Coromandel

The revitalisation of the Coromandel Town Centre is being enjoyed by many locals, including Zeus the superstar horse and our Mayor Sandra Goudie. 'The improvements... Read More