City Life

Cementing history

'Lest we forget' is the message that Warren Dawson is driving home. He hopes to raise awareness about one of New Zealand's lesser known battles, the Battle... Read More

Where to remember them

ANZAC Day commemorations will be held around the Bay of Plenty from 5.30am on Monday, April 25, to honour those who fought at Gallipoli 107 years ago. These services... Read More

Fresh support for those living with dementia

An innovative new programme designed to enrich the lives of those living with dementia is being launched in Tauranga. The programme is being run by Enliven... Read More

Dora needs you!

No longer having the puppy factor, one-year-old darling Dora has been repeatedly looked over at Tauranga's SPCA. She needs the right loving person to take her... Read More

Women are ‘hysterical’

Wielding their words, two woman take on myths about hysteria in their feminist poetry show, 'Hysterical'. Internationally-acclaimed poets Carrie Rudzinski... Read More

Splashes of colour and fun

The Holi Colour Splash festival invites you to unleash your inner child through vibrant colours and culture this weekend. One Love Charity secretary Bela... Read More

Kāinga Ora’s inaction angers Hairini residents

Couches, blankets and a broken pram are just some of the items that have been dumped in an empty section in the Tauranga suburb of Hairini. While illegal... Read More

A century of poppies

The RSA is commemorating 100 years since the first Poppy Appeal in New Zealand, which first began on April 4, 1922. This years' Poppy Day is taking place... Read More

A ‘Stella’ Shakespeare Showcase

Returning to Tauranga after living in Wellington for two years, theatre-lover Stella was confused when she realized Shakespeare shows had vanished! Sitting... Read More

Host families needed for international students

Tauranga Girls' College International Department are calling on families to host international students from July 2022. With the borders set to reopen this... Read More

‘The end of an era’

Tauranga Moana Amnesty International is disbanding, after forming in the 1980s - more than 40 years ago. Last week's presentation of the Robert Anderson Memorial... Read More

Easter Basketball Classic going ahead

Thanks to the loosening of Covid-19 restrictions, the Mel Young Easter Classic Basketball tournament is going ahead this year. This marks the 31st time... Read More