City Life

Bike racks for the Bay

Bike racks will be included on Bay Hopper buses with the new contract, says the Bay of Plenty Regional council's Public Transport Committee chairman councillor... Read More

Camaraderie and collections

Although orchid growers 'invariably' kill a few plants they should chalk it up as part of the learning process, according to Tauranga Orchid Society president Conrad... Read More

Kids out 'Having a Go'

It was a bunch of kids; 13 special children from eight local schools including Rotorua, having a big sports meet - all adaptive indoor games and events designed... Read More

School buses to stay

Some Tauranga school buses look likely to survive the changing bus contracts following recommendations adopted on Friday by the Bay of Plenty Regional Council Public... Read More

Risky reading a hit

It seems the allure of a 'lucky dip' never leaves some people. Tauranga Library's winter 'Risk it for a Biscuit' reading promotion has been a huge hit, with about... Read More

Drainlayer pumped for recognition

Life hasn't gone down the drain for a young Tauranga resident who was nominated in three categories for Industry Trainee of the Year. Fulton Hogan drainlayer Gunnar... Read More

Towards a better understanding

'If this at least saves just one person, then it'll be worthwhile.” The heartfelt wish of Wahia Walker-Poroa. She lost her sister to suicide just five months... Read More

Choir in full song for Gideons

It's been a task of Biblical proportions which has consumed one Tauranga man for 40 years. 'Yeah, there's a bit of work going on that no-one knows about,”... Read More

Election 2017: Immigration

Immigration has been a hot topic in recent months, with new migrants accused of contributing towards both the housing crisis and low wages. Net migration to New... Read More

Will-o’-the wisp heads line-up

By his own admission, he is a wonderful tonic for someone else's self-esteem issues. 'If you ever thought All Blacks were superhuman, think again,” says the... Read More

Military history lost

It was a bit of a bombshell. Even though they knew it was coming. 'I am writing to let you know I intend moving the 6 Hauraki Colours from Tauranga to the HQ of... Read More

Tauranga's secret sub-culture

The ZineFest welcomes people to think outside of the box - literally - with one of the art pieces at the festival being a talking box. Auckland artist Matt Liggins'... Read More