City Life

Spotlight falls on Te Papa’s past

Archaeologist Ken Phillips is embarking on what is potentially one of the most significant and exciting investigations to be carried out in the Tauranga region... Read More

Kaituna Mole’ facelift

Popular fishing spot the Kaituna Mole will undergo maintenance this winter before re-opening in time for the summer months. The mole hasn't undergone any... Read More

Breaking down barriers to dental care

A pilot programme is helping the Tauranga community take better care of their teeth by accessing free dentistry. The YWAM Trinity Koha Dental Clinic has... Read More

50 years of community service

From helping develop Kulim Park at the edge of the harbour, through to assisting locals during severe flooding, the Lions Club of Otumoetai have been an intrinsic... Read More

Gallery welcomes Rydal Art Prize winner

Ayesha Green has won the 2021 Rydal Art Prize - the second recipient of the award run by Tauranga Art Gallery. The Auckland artist receives $25,000 and an opportunity... Read More

Cheque-ing out

Catherine Stewart has signed a lot of cheques in her lifetime, but this week she signed her very last one. Monday was the last day that ANZ bank accepted... Read More

Family’s plea to bring Bonnie home

An Omokoroa family feel like they've lost a child because their beloved family dog, Bonnie is missing. The Airedale terrier has been missing, presumed... Read More

Making the cut

A fiery four-year-old with 'viking hair” is set to lose his lustrous locks. It will be Kalani Sargent's first ever haircut and there's a reason his... Read More

I pink I love you

The Jacqui and Buddy-led charity events are becoming legendary in Tauranga. Last year their Pink Ribbon fundraiser was unable to run because of Covid, but... Read More

Community feedback requested

Tauranga City Council would like Papamoa locals to have their say on the completion of the planting in the Wairakei stormwater reserve before their survey closes... Read More

BNZ bankers return to Greerton

The new Bank of New Zealand's mobile branch, Mobile BNZ, is out on the road in Bay of Plenty, Coromandel and parts of Waikato, with local bankers Judy Wood... Read More

Papamoa’s new base

The opening of the new Papamoa Surf Rescue Base on Saturday marks the culmination of a project 10 years in the making, with initial plans for the building going... Read More