City Life

Helping book amazing holidays

When you're planning your next getaway, get a travel broker to do it for you; they have inside knowledge, can get you the best deals and offer advice on your travel... Read More

Jingle bills, jingle bells

'What! Why I am only finding out about this now?” A 15-year-old Maria Atoa can't believe what she is hearing and Mum Tofi's tearful and smiling at the same... Read More

Let there be lights

It started out as a bit of Christmas one-upmanship between Shane Spalding and his father-in-law. 'The father-in-law moved into a new house up the road and said:... Read More

Arataki Park alcohol and drug free

Back in the day it was common practice for some sports teams to break at half-time and crack a couple of cold ones as a means to reward each other's hard work,... Read More

Simon expected to lay low

Tauranga MP and Transport Minister Simon Bridges says he wants to be Deputy Prime Minister. Simon expects the current Deputy Prime Minister Bill English will take... Read More

Carol singing in the Bay

There's a songsheet of Christmas carol events happening around the Western Bay of Plenty this weekend - but one traditional occasion is to be warbled with a twist. Co-organiser... Read More

A united brass band strikes up

The colour of their jackets is really the only thing that sets these men apart. David Lawrence, in his sober green jacket, plays in the Tauranga Brass band. He's... Read More

A night of giving lives on

As Bay families arrive at Bethlehem College's front fields on Saturday, December 17, to watch 'A Night Before Christmas' they won't be the only ones benefitting... Read More

Hot rod charity cruise

They've done it once, twice, thrice and more. And this year muscles, hotties and classics will be putting rubber to the road for the 12th year in a row. The Tauranga... Read More

Run, run, run Santas!

Whether they're doing it for fun or taking it very seriously - there's going to be a bunch of Santas in full jolly regalia running around the base of Mauao this... Read More

Bashing the competition

Your kid wants to be a drummer. Your investigations conclude it will cost $500 to $6000 for a starter drum kit, plus $11.99 for a pair of super-duper-you-beaut... Read More

When enough is enough

She endured the heartbreak of losing three babies before term. Nature had been cruel to Patsy Richardson-Flood. Or Whaea Patsy as she's known. 'I was destined never... Read More