City Life

Wedding celebrations going tiny

A month deep into the wedding season and it seems couples are opting for small, rather than large scale celebrations. Closed borders and the risk of another... Read More

Drivers revved up for the Tauranga Toy Run

The Tauranga Toy Run next Friday is a chance for people to get their pride and joy out of the garage and support a great cause. Hot Rodder Craig Jefferson hasn't... Read More

Digital dilemma for bank branch users

With the last remaining banks closing in Mount Maunganui and Greerton town centres, people who are not digitally connected are being advised to do so before... Read More

Riding high on Christmas cheer

More than 300 second-hand children's bikes and 70 lawnmowers have been donated to the Good Neighbour charitable trust. 'It's been a really big community... Read More

Vicki Fraser wins Weekend Sun Emerging Artist

Vicki Fraser has been awarded 'The Weekend Sun Emerging Artist' award. Earlier this year the Bay of Plenty Garden & Art Festival art committee chose 14... Read More

Plethora of activities at TECT Park

The Bay of Plenty's 'hidden gem' TECT Park is turning 10 and although a lot has changed since it began it will continue to do so as it ages. Park operations... Read More

Everyone’s a trapper

The Whakamarama Pest Trap Library will let locals borrow pest traps to combat rodents on their property. The trap library opens this Sunday, November 29... Read More

Waste free fashion takes to Tauranga runway

Have you always wanted to enter a wearable art challenge? Think you can turn trash into fash? This year a waste free runway will feature three fashion shows... Read More

Francine Thomas wins Designer of the Year

Floral artist Francine Thomas is the winner of the Bay of Plenty Area of the Floral Art Society 2020 Designer of the Year competition. The overall floral... Read More

Great opportunity for orchid-lovers

Orchids, growing gear and free advice from experts are on offer this weekend to anyone interested in having a go at growing the botanical beauties. All... Read More

First place, read all about it

A sudden death play-off was required after three teams tied for first place in the final of this year's national Kids Lit Quiz competition held in Wellington on... Read More

Cat burglar unrepentant for his crimes

A boy and his Batman slippers have been reunited after they were stolen by the resident cat burglar while he slept. Ginger tom cat Gary spends a lot of his nights... Read More