City Life

Armageddon to descend on Tauranga

Pop-culture fans are gearing up for the much anticipated #Bayofgeddon 2022. The two-day event will showcase the best in gaming, technology, international celebrity... Read More

For the love of locomotives

Memorial Park Railway was forced to close ahead of schedule for the first time in 40 years, due to a shortage of volunteers earlier this month. The miniature... Read More

“Talk a little nicer to yourself today”

Amelia Grafas is endeavouring to change the negative way we often talk to ourselves with 'clothing that cares.” Four years ago, the 28-year-old Mount Maunganui... Read More

Jazzy Jack

Jack Claridge is still 'vibing' out with his groovy jazz beats at age 97, wowing restaurant goers at this year's Jazz Festival. As a jazz master and lover, Jack... Read More

KaiGo lifts off

Katikati has a new food redistributor - KaiGo, designed to address a need for those who are suffering from income or food poverty in the community. 'On the surface,... Read More

The details in donating

Two local charity op shops share their do's and don'ts when it comes to donating items at their stores. SPCA Op Shop manager Jill McDavitt and Centrepoint Op... Read More

Tauranga rallies to support Ukrainians

An opportunity for Tauranga people to support those displaced by the war in Ukraine with a fundraising event this weekend. An evening of music, fun, dance and... Read More

Modernising Rotary

Tauranga's Rotary clubs are celebrating diversity, with a fresh set of female presidents taking over in 2022. The presidents are Carmen Goodwin of the Otūmoetai... Read More

Keeping Kiwis safe online

Bay of Plenty residents are being warned that the ways malicious content and scams approach users online is rapidly changing, and Safe Surfer CEO Rory Birkbeck... Read More

Brains inside a brain

A giant knitted brain hanging between two trees in Greerton Village is a drawcard for people keen to see what the suspended artwork is all about. Also known as... Read More

Empowering girls one skill at time

Tipu Skills for Life is empowering young girls in the Bay of Plenty to value themselves and uncover their future potential. As a non-for profit organisation,... Read More

View mural entries in person

Western Bay of Plenty residents are invited to come and view the entries to this year's New Zealand Mural Contest in person at the Carlton Gallery from July 18-31. With... Read More