City Life

The race is now on!

Tauranga voters will soon have their say on who represents them in Wellington until the General Election next year, with the Prime Minister announcing the... Read More

Niwaki Pōhutukawa creates unique display

While shoppers have been parking at Excelsa Centre in Golden Sands, Pāpāmoa, they may have come across the work of Steve Oliver. Some have been admiring the... Read More

Disappointment at Red light status quo

'Bitter disappointment” is how some describe the reaction to New Zealand staying at the red light setting in the Covid traffic light system. Prime... Read More

An exemplary 40-year career

Robert Mangan started at Tauranga Boys' College as a first-year teacher in 1982, teaching physical education and science. He was 24, a few years older than... Read More

BOP regional council bears brunt of election cost

The exit of district health boards and Tauranga's 'loss of democracy” will increase the Bay of Plenty Regional Council's Local Body Election costs fourfold.... Read More

Theft upsets community garden

Members of the May Street Reserve Community Garden have been growing fresh food for families, friends and to strengthen community bonds for 11 years. However,... Read More

Learn after work in the Bay

Learning after working is beneficial to keep an active and curious mind. And a worldwide organisation that provides opportunities for members to engage... Read More

Help hospice shop bounce back

When Heather Burns entered the front door of the Waipuna Hospice Charity Shop at Mount Maunganui one morning recently, it was 'a complete mess”. The... Read More

Te Puna Indoor Bowls dusting off the mats

After delaying its opening until the end of daylight saving, the Te Puna Indoor Bowls Club is starting back up. 'Yes, at long last we are getting out our... Read More

Serving up support for Ukraine

The Campbells have never cooked Ukrainian cuisine at their café before - but the family is ready to serve up a feast of delicacies this weekend to fundraise... Read More

Pensioners find green answer to the grass problem

Unmaintained berms and verges have hit the headlines again with dissatisfied residents still fed up with overgrown grass. However, April 1 brings positive... Read More

Double-whammy summer means service needs support

The Mount Maunganui Lifeguard Service has launched a major fundraising appeal after a 'double-whammy' of a summer. One of the busiest patrol seasons on... Read More