City Life

Host breakfast to support breast cancer foundation

Much-loved food personality Annabelle White is encouraging people in the Bay of Plenty to host a Pink Ribbon Breakfast to support Kiwi women affected by breast... Read More

A book lovers’ paradise in the city centre

When you've spent so much money in one bookshop you figure you might as well buy the whole shop, you know you're buying a passion. That's exactly what Scott and... Read More

Get protected against flu before winter

Forty per cent more flu shots are being made available to Kiwis as part of the Government's Covid-19 winter plan, as some medical professionals think the flu season... Read More

Community Breakfast feeds connection

Much more than breakfast is being served up by a group of volunteers in Katikati every Thursday morning. Simply put, the free weekly meal acts as 'a really great... Read More

Kylie’s battle with kidney disease

Dealing with a life-threatening illness is not stopping Kylie Poultney from making a good life for herself and her son Oscar. 'I get up each day and do the best... Read More

Road trial hits drivers’ pockets

A road trial closing one end of a popular Mount Maunganui through road has racked up $1.2 million in fines in just two weeks. Tauranga City Council is trialling... Read More

Mark makes bid for Mayoralty

Te Puke's Mark Boyle is taking his second tilt at the Western Bay of Plenty Mayoralty in October's Local Body Elections. Why? 'I've been encouraged to do so by... Read More

Local nurse boards the Mercy Ship

Leaving her comfortable eight-to-five job at Mount Medical Centre, nurse Sophie Whitfield will work round-the-clock when she volunteers on a mercy ship to help... Read More

Sam joins by-election race for National

Campaigning has hit full speed in the Tauranga MP by-election after the National party announced its candidate on Sunday to run against six other already-confirmed... Read More

Helping Lions help Ukraine

The Lions Club of Pāpāmoa is asking locals to get behind their efforts to help support people affected by the war in Ukraine at their first market day in May. The... Read More

Rowing makes a splash among Tauranga girls

A sudden surge in the number of young women taking up rowing Tauranga Rowing Club means a grant from New Zealand Community Trust is even more appreciated. The... Read More

Get ready for the by-election

Voters should check their enrolment details are up-to-date now to make voting easy in the Tauranga by-election, says Graeme Astle, national manager of Voting Services. The... Read More