City Life

Pianist plays on through loss of sight and sound

Being blind and deaf is no reason to give up music for 79-year-old Donnella Woodiwiss. 'If I hear a song I like then I have got to play it - it's as simple... Read More

Maori wards challenged

Battle lines have been drawn over a decision by the Tauranga City Council to establish a Maori Ward for the next local body election. A group called Concerned... Read More

Fright night at Memorial Park Railway

Calling all ghouls, goblins and witches - there's a chance to ride the ghost train in Tauranga on Halloween. The Memorial Park Railway's Halloween Fright... Read More

Gate Pa service a chance to remember loved ones

This year has been difficult for everybody but what many people haven't thought about is the impact it has had on those who have lost someone. There are... Read More

The healing nature of plants

Horticulture is proving a turning point for volunteers as they cultivate plants and their own good health at The Historic Village in 17th Avenue. Named... Read More

Charlie’s chocolate fish mission

A Pyes Pa school student hopes his chocolate fish fundraiser will help people learn about cystic fibrosis, a condition he has lived with his whole life. Charlie... Read More

Tauranga book fair bigger than ever

The Harbour City Lions Book Fair is back for another year- and this time it's twice the size. Volunteers have been hard at work for the past few months... Read More

Residents sewing up a storm for Bridgewater market

Bridgewater Village is holding its inaugural Christmas market as a chance for residents to showcase their crafts to the public. Ladies from the knitting and sewing... Read More

Beautiful beaming bromeliads

For those who love a plant with spectacular foliage and bright colours, the Bay of Plenty Bromeliad club open day next Saturday is the place to be to see many... Read More

Taking the region from A to B

Local authorities in the Western Bay of Plenty have released a sweeping plan for the future of transport in the region. The plan for transport investment... Read More

Bike business booming but supply dries up

With a surge in interest in getting 'on ya bike', cycle shops and repairers are experiencing demand like never before. Owner of Cycle Obsession Kris Snow... Read More

Music takes Annabelle to the top

Solo cornet player Annabelle Stewart has won a place in the National Youth Brass Band of New Zealand which will be touring the country in late January 2021. ... Read More