City Life

Rocking back to school

If you've ever thought about 'sticking it to the man' but don't have the courage, you can experience it through live theatre. Otumoetai College are bringing... Read More

Fine art in downtown Tauranga

Jenny Coker's first solo exhibition at The Art Lounge in Willow St opened on Friday, with many enjoying the opportunity to be first to view Jenny's collection... Read More

First stage of Bayfair flyover underway

Construction on the Bayfair flyover is underway with four supersized steel cages recently craned into the middle of the roundabout, providing the structure for... Read More

Scouts clearing out the trash

A scout group in Mount Maunganui is taking out the trash when it comes to littering, and putting residents on notice for their fly-tipping habits. The Arataki... Read More

Young BOP couple take cancer battle in stride

A Bay of Plenty couple are praying for remission following a devastating cancer diagnosis. Thirty-six-year-old Riley Scown was diagnosed with myeloma, an... Read More

Sundog blues

NZ's Music Month is a good time to tune into local bands and musicians, staying ahead of the winter blues with a fresh dose of new as well as much-loved and... Read More

The lesser known Mount icon

Hopukiore or Mount Drury is often the forgotten hill when compared to its famous counterpart Mauao, but one that offers a lot of history. Around 1500 Maori... Read More

One man’s war on rubbish

Des Watson is on a mission. A mission to keep New Zealand's waterways clean and free of waste. Des started his journey on January 1, 2019, and more than... Read More

On the front line: the impact of suicide

More research is urgently needed into the impact that attending suicide events is having on paramedics and other first responders, a researcher at the University... Read More

Frustrating wait for cataract surgery

Diane Martin loved playing badminton, it kept her fit and active, but now due to cataracts, her eyesight is so blurry she can no longer get out on the court. It's... Read More

Frank’s Kauri sanctuary

The three hectares of residential zoned land in a Tauranga central suburb that is home to one of the world's largest collection of Kauri trees belongs to... Read More

Help for the broken hearted

Many people seem to have it all outwardly, but inside may be falling apart, crushed and wounded by their past, whether it be loss, abuse, or broken-heartedness. ... Read More