City Life

Queen’s birthday half marathon

For the past six years, Graham Lawler has been hanging a sign from Gareth and Jo Morgan's balcony, advertising the Mount Maunganui Runners and Walkers Club's Half... Read More

Spinning the wheels for 30 years

You can tell a lot about a person by the way they 'drive' their shopping cart around a supermarket. Some slowly navigate it through each aisle as though they... Read More

Demolition at The Elms to begin

The next stage in the development of a new visitor experience for The Elms | Te Papa Tauranga is due to begin in mid-May with the demolition of the two houses and... Read More

Art that sustains a community

Creating a wearable art masterpiece made from rescued resources is the exciting challenge facing anyone keen to dive into the Sustainable Art Challenge. There are... Read More

Soldier identified after 103 years

More than 5000 New Zealand soldiers lost their lives during World War I in Belgium between 1917 and 1918. Known as one of the 'horrors' of the Great War, the... Read More

Robin’s etch of the imagination

Artist Robin Purllant has enjoyed a creative summer, completing paintings in time for the Original Art Expo this week. 'I will have five paintings on show,”... Read More

Tauranga talent ‘stoked’ at Olympics selection

Sam Tanner is enjoying relaxing in the sun after a 21km run stateside, where he is currently attending the University of Washington. The Bethlehem College alumnus... Read More

75th Jubilee of original college and high school

Students from a college and district high school that existed in Tauranga for just 11 years following World War II will be celebrating their 75th Jubilee in May. 'This... Read More

A dress to remember

Despite being a regular op shopper Lollie Rhodes never expected to find her perfect wedding dress at one. When walking past the window of the St Vincent De Paul... Read More

It’s time to shoot the jack

Whether they are aiming for a Faire Fanny or just want to get on the Piste, petanque players will be pouring into Tauranga this weekend to separate the best from... Read More

Seeds for the future

The future of Mauao's flora is being protected by local children through the People, Plants in Schools programme. Tamariki from the programme will spend a morning... Read More

A return to tradition for Anzac Day

This year, as the sun rises over Tauranga on Anzac Day, thousands of people will gather again and The Last Post will ring out to remember those we lost and... Read More