City Life

Principal retires after 26 years

It's been a week full of 'lasts' for Bethlehem School principal Brian Field, as he wraps up his final week after 26 years as principal of the school. Since... Read More

Jab Cab removing barriers to vaccine

The Jab Cab, a Te Tuinga Whanau Trust initiative, is roaming the streets aiming to take the anxiety out of the Covid-19 vaccination. The van will be a visible... Read More

Greerton car boot sale on the move

The monthly Tauranga South Community Patrol Car Boot Sale has found a new home at the Tauranga Racecourse. 'After 12 wonderful years being based at the... Read More

The RSA Poppy – a national icon

Tauranga's 'Poppy Lady' Veronica Egan has been organising the Tauranga RSA's annual Poppy Day appeal since 1985. This year, the RSA has chosen to highlight... Read More

Junior art awards announced

The winners of the inaugural Acorn Foundation Junior Art Awards have been announced at a function at Tauranga Art Gallery. More than 200 entries came in... Read More

Expanding the tent

A vision begun in the 90s is now reality with the opening of a new community centre in Judea. From the purchase of the Sutherland Rd property in 1996, through... Read More

Mouth-watering fixtures for Baywide rugby opener

Community rugby returns this weekend after a truncated campaign in 2020. Both the men's and women's seasons get underway with a standout clash between two... Read More

Dining to enjoy ethnic diversity

A dinner celebrating the different cultures and ethnicities in Tauranga, as well as discussing how to combat racism, will bring people together to share their... Read More

Tauranga business owner left in limbo

A business owner in Tauranga is desperately on the hunt for a new location as Tauranga City Council commence with plans to demolish his currently leased property. ... Read More

Firetruck gets new lease of life

'A picture is worth a thousand words' is quite the overused adage. But when it comes to highlighting the progression of firetrucks over the past 80 years, on... Read More

Easter Bunny loses his eggs

The Easter Bunny has a dilemma. In his excitement to explore the new TECT Heritage Garden at The Elms | Te Papa Tauranga, he's tripped over his basket and all... Read More

Basketball bouncing into Tauranga this Easter

It won't just be the Easter Bunny bouncing in Tauranga this weekend as more than 6000 basketball lovers embark on Tauranga for the annual Mel Young Easter Classic. ... Read More