City Life

Underpass fiasco heats up

As D-Day - D for demolition - draws near for the Bayfair underpass, the action group fighting for its retention as part of the new B2B highway development,... Read More

Walking for memory

Mount Maunganui will be awash in a sea of purple on September 28 as people take to the streets to raise awareness of dementia. The Alzheimers Tauranga Memory... Read More

Claydons answer call of synchro

Ella Claydon had finished with dancing but loved the pool. Synchronised swimming was a perfect fit. 'She went for a look-see,” says Mum Lorna Claydon.... Read More

Caring, giving and gunpowder

The pungent smell of nitrocellulose, the explosive component of the modern-day bullet, after it's been fired, must be addictive. Allison Fursdon reckons so. ... Read More

Tired seals make it to dry land

Don't be surprised if you see increasing amounts of sleepy seal pups around Bay of Plenty coastlines this time of year. Local marine organisations are... Read More

Survey’s disappointment and delight

'Disappointed,” says Peter Malcolm of the income equality group, Closing the Gaps after a mixed response to its survey of local body candidates. 'What... Read More

Let’s out vote the baby boomers

A group of driven Tauranga youth are calling on their peers to band together and outvote the older generation in upcoming local elections. The Tauranga... Read More

Cirque du Jelly Legs

Cirque du Sore Legs, Jelly Legs and Speedy Gonzales are just some of the fun nicknames that competitors will be wearing on their personalised bibs for the Garmin... Read More

The clash of the cultures

The Czech Republic has confirmed. Five times World Cup champions Brazil will also be represented. They're confirmed. As will India, Nepal, Vietnam, China,... Read More

Paddling to success

Tess Pateman reckons throwing herself down extreme river rapids regularly gives her the confidence to tackle just about anything in life. The Omokoroa... Read More

Break out the family treasures

Dig out those manky old forgotten coins, banknotes, medals, badges and stamps from the socks and undies drawer. It's an opportunity to capitalise - it's the... Read More

Spirit of Barry Crump in Te Puke

The spirit of Barry Crump is alive and well in Te Puke this month, with two surprises in store for those willing to venture into the 1950s world of Old Jack... Read More