City Life

Gifts, cash, and Santa in Greerton Village!

Greerton Village is turning up the holiday cheer this season with some sweet surprises for shoppers! From festive promotions to cash giveaways and even a special... Read More

A fresh and young perspective

Rotary's image as an exclusive club for retirees and older adults is rapidly evolving. Ask 34-year-old Indeevar Duhan - the new president of the Rotary Club... Read More

Volunteers needed to plant Kōpūrererua Valley

The Kōpūrererua Valley Rotary Centennial Trust needs 200 volunteers to plant 4500 native trees and shrubs on September 29. This milestone event - part of... Read More

Cancer can enter life when least expected…

Ella Scown was preparing to move to Canada when she found a lump in her breast. Not confident about the prices of healthcare overseas, the 29-year-old lawyer... Read More

Carter representing NZ in Jordan

The only Western Bay of Plenty basketballer to have made the New Zealand Under-18 Junior Tall Blacks squad may be rallying for fundraising support but that's... Read More

Mount hosts NZ’s largest pickleball tournament

This weekend's Mount Maunganui Classic is set to make history as New Zealand's largest pickleball tournament when it takes place at the Mercury Baypark Arena... Read More

Funding cuts impact local disability programme

Funding cuts for disability support will stop children attending support programmes, says Teacher in the Paddock founder Kevin Powell. 'What it means is that... Read More

Gear up for Tauranga’s first Cyclocross

While most people enjoy simply riding their bikes, these four Tauranga local cyclocross racers prefer to carry them. Hamish Boyt from Matua, Oona Hepburn... Read More

The transformative magic of animals

Visits from a four-legged friend can make a big difference to the wellbeing of those in need. Pets Aid Therapy BOP is a registered charitable foundation dedicated... Read More

No more rain on their meaningful mahi

A shelter installed by a local kitset assembly business is being hailed a gamechanger for a Tauranga children's therapy garden at the Historic Village. The... Read More

Ferry service trial finds favour on the streets

Mount residents and visitors alike are welcoming a new ferry service between Mount Maunganui and Tauranga which could be on the way in 2025. News recently... Read More

People encouraged to tell their stories on stage

Nominations are open for anyone who has 'learned the hard way”, to tell their own 'famous last words' story to a live Tauranga audience. After paying... Read More