City Life

Putting the spotlight on living with autism

Tauranga DJ Daniel Cox reckons autism is too often swept under the rug. So as a way to generate more awareness, he has organised the interactive event... Read More

College builds circle of community

Do secondary students anywhere else in New Zealand spend more than three hours on a school bus each day? While other students are still rubbing their eyes... Read More

Tauranga skating on thin ice

A man with 'ice in his veins' has bought his passion to Tauranga in the form of an ice rink. Darren Woodacre has been working with ice for 35 years and... Read More

Learning changes lives

Tauranga lawyer and philanthropist, Denise Arnold, has been named a finalist in this year's Women of Influence Awards. Denise was named as one of seven... Read More

Increased kokako numbers in Otanewainuku forest

Kokako bird numbers in the Otanewainuku forest have increased by 15 since 2018 according to the latest survey conducted recently by the Otanewainuku Kiwi Trust. ... Read More

Accolades flow for first Tennis Western BOP Life M

Community sports clubs rise or fall on the back of the voluntary effort put in by enthusiastic club members. They're a special breed - often with a long, unsung... Read More

Indoor-outdoor row

Two-time Olympic gold medalist rower Eric Murray is lending his star power to the Tauranga Rowing Club's first 'Ergathon' fundraiser at Tauranga Boys' College... Read More

Living a full life

Anne Wintle enjoys the good feeling that comes from regular exercise and attends Zumba and aerobics classes. 'The Zumba Gold class is taken by young and... Read More

Gathering together to pray

The prayer for world peace will get through one way or another as faiths of all kinds combine their spiritual energy next week. The Tauranga Moana Interfaith... Read More

Papamoa Cenotaph landscaping nearing completion

The Papamoa Cenotaph has been having the final elements of a wall, seating and landscaping installed this week, thanks to the generosity of many locals. 'The... Read More

Living the dream on the green machine

People may have to watch their heads as they wander through the public land that makes up Otumoetai Golf Club. Underfoot - that's another matter. The club... Read More

Born to ride

At age 15 Lloyd Baker had never left Taranaki that all changed when he got his first motorbike, a Harley Davidson. From there the world opened up and he... Read More