City Life

Homeless village plans revealed

A plan to create the country's first multi-million dollar homeless village in Tauranga is currently underway. The idea is being pushed forward by Te Tuinga... Read More

Butt naked for breast cancer

Brave bathers are baring it all for breast cancer by skinny-dipping en masse at the Nude Dude Swim this month. The togless dip will raise money for the... Read More

Ten years on from the Christchurch quake

Ten years on from the February 22 2011 Christchurch earthquake, many Cantabrians who resettled into the Bay of Plenty have put down strong roots and flourished... Read More

Every car under the sun at extravaganza

Almost every car imaginable can be found at the Tauranga Auto Extravaganza to rev up petrol heads as well as those with no interest in cars. The event on The... Read More

Vandalism of art ‘disrespectful’

'Heart breaking” is how a Tauranga man describes the regular defacing of his cultural artworks. James Parker has painted Maori designs on panels of... Read More

Demystifying the teenage brain

At 31-years-old, I am still a teenager. That is, at least, according to the popular neuroscience educator Nathan Wallis. He informs me that as a male middle... Read More

Psa settlement prompts mixed emotions

The Crown and kiwifruit sector plaintiffs have reached an out-of-court settlement to bring the lengthy Psa saga to an end. The long-running litigation arose... Read More

Music lives matter

Bay Music School is taking on two new music teachers this year to provide music education into 35 classrooms across seven schools. 'I started with three classes... Read More

Temporary changes to Bayfair entry and exit points

As part of the Bay Link project, temporary changes are required to a number of vehicle entry and exit points at the Bayfair Shopping Centre over the coming... Read More

Bike Month encourages locals to get biking

Bike Month is underway once again and Western Bay of Plenty residents are being encouraged to get out on two wheels and discover all the benefits of biking. Sport... Read More

Big day out for dogs

The hunt is on for the best dressed Western themed dog at the Doggy Day Out tomorrow. The sixth annual event will include demonstrations and family entertainment... Read More

Cycleway scores high for user enjoyment

Users of the Omokoroa to Tauranga Cycleway love their experience, according to a recent survey that reveals more than 90 per cent are satisfied with their harbourside... Read More