City Life

Tots in tune with the environment

They may be just three or four years old, but the children of Katikati Kindergarten are helping to feed their local community and learning to protect and enhance... Read More

Broadening your sense of taste

Milk on a stick or a vegetable sorbet sounds like a recipe for a disaster, but 15 tertiary students are making it work by serving up some tasty, locally-grown dishes. Toi... Read More

Bottle bins create wrong effect

It looks heartening, but can also be an eyesore and a menace. The recycling bins stationed around town are often chock-a-block with bottles, and bottles that can't... Read More

Flicking off the switch

The lights will go out across the world and the globe will be in unison for just one hour in a symbolic commitment to the planet this month. Earth hour will be... Read More

Ring-a-ling you ding-a-lings

A chime is the melodious sound of a bell being struck.On the Daisy Hardwick boardwalk, which circumnavigates the Waikareao Estuary, bells chiming, or ringing,... Read More

Searching for her local heroes

Sitting in a car, head on the steering wheel, surrounded by a bunch of strangers and her precious little girl, Melissa September felt the moment where she thought... Read More

About-turn on housing policy

Leaving developers to inform council policy on housing outcomes for Tauranga has been slammed in a housing report presented to councillors. The Tauranga City Council's... Read More

Tauranga's MP rises to the top

Nearly 10 years ago he was ranked 51st on the National Party list and preparing to take on Winston Peters in Tauranga. Now, Simon Bridges is the 12th leader of... Read More

Young academic talent shines

He's just 17. But despite his tender years, Md Shadman Jahin already knows he wants to put his life to good use helping others. 'I do part-time tutoring of other... Read More

Great day out for Ford lovers

Everything Ford will be celebrated this Sunday when Mount Maunganui's Blake Park fills up with cars from the iconic brand. The All Ford Day is back for its 19th... Read More

'She'll be right' pet adopting

It's a no-brainer that cute pets on social media are reeling in views, but if you're thinking about buying a pet to shake up your Instagram feed, two Tauranga vets... Read More

Local barbecue team smoke up storm

It was an amazing job by first time Meatstock competitors Smokey Mount Beachside BBQ. Shane Southby, a banker, scientist Dion Young and Andrew Targett, a chef,... Read More