City Life

Reigning in animal abuse

From discovering skeletons of horses that died still tied to their posts, to horses being beaten, suffering rope burns, fractures and neglect, Rowan Elliott,... Read More

Stranded in NZ – it could be worse

Thousands of travellers have found themselves grounded in New Zealand throughout the Covid-19 pandemic, watching on from afar as their respective nations suffered... Read More

100 years and all that jazz

Tauranga Big Band will be celebrating Niel Randrup's 100th birthday with a special afternoon concert this month. The spry centenarian passed the monumental milestone... Read More

Mount lifeguards small screen debut

Mount lifeguards are getting their moment in the sun this summer as subjects of a new TV show Bay Patrol. Becoming small screen celebrities is merely a... Read More

Orca-strated for underwater selfies

A cheeky octopus with a key trying to get through a nearby door, a little blue penguin diving, a jellyfish, stingray and an orca are all featured in a new marine-themed... Read More

Popular show chugs along

The Tauranga Model Railway Club's annual show on January 16-17 is chugging along as planned, with plenty to see and do for the whole family. "What we... Read More

Make your own fun, home and wardrobe workshops

The ReMaker Space team have launched a huge selection of summer workshops to choose from that will appeal to all those wanting to improve their home or wardrobe,... Read More

New mural for Greerton Village

Whango, the guardian and sacred owl of Ngai Tamarawaho that once graced a building in Dive Crescent, has reappeared in a new form in Greerton Village. The... Read More

A new way forward for Tauranga businesses

Two Tauranga businesses are ensuring the future of their industries by investing in their young employees. At Edge Retaining and Landscaping the owners... Read More

Ball bounces into Bay’s court

A fast-paced entertaining version of basketball is heading to Mount Maunganui with, hopefully, some potential Olympic stars of the future involved. The... Read More

Anything but ordinary

A creative art venue opens in Tauranga next month with the space available to artists and creatives who can offer 'anything but ordinary.” Back Studio... Read More

Learning rongoa with Rob McGowan

The more you learn about Maori medicine, the more you realise it's not just about plants, says Rob 'Pa' McGowan. He has been practicing and teaching traditional... Read More