City Life

Tauranga's next big star

She's a star in her own bedroom. Twelve-year-old Brianna Newlove's poised cheekily in front of her mirror in trademark pink heels, full make-up, polka-dot dress,... Read More

Vets fight for their rights

Richard Gilbert Mead is a true patriot. But he and his colleagues are feeling betrayed and undervalued. 'I am proud of my service to this country.” As a young... Read More

Ford supports cancer cause

In 2015, Ford New Zealand launched an unprecedented number of new vehicles. To celebrate an extraordinary new range of vehicles, Ford NZ has embarked on a year-long... Read More

Learning to do it all again

Walking into the home of a man cut down in his prime by a stroke, it's hard to know what to expect. Tauranga resident Colin Weston was a fit and active 53-year-old.... Read More

James’ big operation

James Reid has an infectious smile. It's an ear-to-ear grin, exposing a mouthful of pearly whites, and his cheeks turn bright pink. But it's a smile that mum Sonja... Read More

A Mount of a mission

Twelve laps, nine-and-a-half hours, and 2.5kg shed - Kris Torstonson from Corys Electrical Tauranga put his body on the line for prostate cancer. The branch manager... Read More

Bloomin’ fun festival

The cherry blossoms are starting to show in Greerton, which means it's time for the community's annual spring festival this Saturday. 'They're just starting to... Read More

Bay's need for speed

The cards were in their favour the day Andi Whitley and Craig Mullen stumbled across a 1932 Austin Bantam Roadster for sale. Just 12 months earlier, the Tauranga... Read More

A girl's best friend

Five-year-old Georgie Farrell often turns heads when she's out with Mum and Dad. Not because of her limitless energy or cheeky manner, but because she's usually... Read More

When the urge takes over

Are you up for some forms lines, counter marches or fixed pivot wheels? Do you know a left turn from your about turn? Because the coach needs you. Now. Coach is... Read More

Shirley’s bursting with pride

Shirley Sparks rarely puts her feet up. She's not one to sit still, nor is she one to give up. Shirley is a hands-on type of gal. Even standing knee-deep in overgrown... Read More

Kids' books not just for kids

How do you balance the 'young' with the 'adult' in the fiction genre? That was the question for Tauranga author Jan Goldie. The mother of two knew first-hand how... Read More