City Life

Content at 100 years old

Turning an impressive 100 years old this Saturday, September 17, Alva Parkinson is content with her how her life has played out so far. 'I've done everything I'd... Read More

Pupils bring school history to life

The rich history of one of Tauranga's oldest schools will come to life on-stage next week in a production starring, written, and directed by its very own students. 'Ko... Read More

Dress to impress for Blue Do

Steampunk Tauranga is holding its annual Blue Do fundraiser event this weekend to raise awareness and money for the Prostate Cancer Foundation. This year's event... Read More

Cervical screening saves lives!

As part of Cervical Screening Awareness Month this September, Bay of Plenty wahine and people with a cervix are being encouraged to check they are up-to-date with... Read More

Take a Long Lunch with Lynda

It's time to get ready for an entertaining afternoon full of laughter, music, great company and delicious cuisine, at an event not to be missed. A woman who has... Read More

New home for Pōhutukawas

Tauranga residents wondering why four Pōhutukawa trees were being uprooted from Graham Park can be relieved in knowing they are a going to serve a greater purpose... Read More

Running the turf at 90

Her swing might not be the same as it was 26 years ago, but 90-year-old Margaret Shields can still make a run for the ball when playing a game of tennis. Taking... Read More

Honouring Hana and Te Reo Māori

Tauranga artist Graham Hoete - known to many as Mr G - has just completed his largest mural yet in celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Māori language petition... Read More

CAB – new manager, new location

Tauranga's Citizens Advice Bureau is entering a new era - it has a new manager and is moving from its long-held CBD location to a new site on Cameron Rd. New... Read More

A royal find on a historic day

Classic Flyers Aviation Museum archivist Peter Layne experienced a surreal moment on the day Queen Elizabeth II died. 'I was auditing boxes of items when I stumbled... Read More

Sniffing out crime

Tauranga Constables Scott Higby and Dave Balck and their police dogs 'Chip' and 'Oslo' are key tactical operations, when it comes to tracking people and solving... Read More

Beating the Aussies once again

Accolades have come in from around the world for Tauranga floral artist Francine Thomas for her win as 2022 Designer of the Year in the Australia Floral Art Association... Read More