City Life

Easter treats for walkers

A newly installed spa pool at the top of the Papamoa Hills is quickly becoming a popular stop for those who may want to watch a sunrise or sunset over Easter from... Read More

Japan and Tauranga celebrate 50 years of racing

The Ambassador of Japan, H.E. Mr Koichi Ito, will present the Japan Trophy on the race's 50th anniversary at Tauranga Racecourse on Saturday. His Excellency has... Read More

Symphony of Jazz

George Gershwin's best known composition, Rhapsody in Blue, will be the centrepiece of Bay of Plenty Symphonia's Easter concert, as Tauranga's community orchestra... Read More

Govt housing package backs first home buyers

The government has announced a housing package that will increase the supply of houses, remove incentives for speculators and hopefully deliver a more sustainable... Read More

Off-road racing a roaring success

Four years of hard work for the Waikato Offroad Racing Club came to fruition last weekend, with the first ever national racing event held at their TECT Park... Read More

Easter Bunny hopping through Te Puke

The Easter Bunny will be hopping around Te Puke from 3-5.30pm this Wednesday, March 31, for the New World Te Puke Easter Egg Trail. 'The Easter Bunny was unable... Read More

Fifth is brew-tiful

If Jemaine Clement and Bret McKenzie can conquer America as 'New Zealand's 4th Most Popular Parody Duo', then there's a formidable future ahead for New Zealand's... Read More

Social media growing plant swap

One morning last week, Jo Shannon emailed Jessie Grimmer, who lives a street away. She copied in a couple of others. 'I am thinking of doing a plant swap at... Read More

Flying a poppy around NZ

The Poppy Flight will be landing on Saturday to a fabulous welcome of poppies, dancers and stars at Classic Flyers. Bringing together remembrance and hope for... Read More

Surrealist comedy top of the Bill

British comedian Bill Bailey has been coming to New Zealand for 25 years, but never has he headed over to our shores in such unique circumstances. His latest... Read More

Stand up guy raising kindergarten funds

Stand up paddling from Motiti Island to his home at the end of Papamoa Beach has been a challenge on Jimmy Dow's horizon for some time now. A keen surfer... Read More

Parents reveal Links Ave fears

A group of parents in Mount Maunganui have joined forces to raise serious concerns about their children's safety on a busy bus route. Links Avenue, which runs... Read More