City Life

Diverse football fun

Tauranga's Ethkick football tournament this weekend is about more than just scoring goals. Tauranga Multicultural's Ani Stace is looking forward to one... Read More

Paddle safe this summer

If you fancy a paddle, it pays to have some safety skills before heading out on the water, and The Kiwi Association of Sea Kayakers is stepping up this weekend. ... Read More

A small tick for the community

'Vaccinated and proud of it.” That's the message behind a local campaign aiming to help spread the right message. The 'vax tick” is a simple... Read More

New euthanasia law comes into force

A dedicated number is being set up to assist euthanasia patients ahead of the implementation of new laws that come into force this weekend. The End of Life... Read More

Bromeliad bromance and bliss

Finding bliss amongst bromeliads is a passion Dean Morman has enjoyed for much of his life. 'Around 35 years ago I went to a hall down the road from where... Read More

Western Bay school saved from closure

A Western Bay school that was threatened with closure earlier this year has had its future secured. Matahui School in Aongatete was facing closure due to... Read More

Unfurling youth at city hub

Setting up a bustling youth hub is at the heart of a host of new activities in Tauranga city centre. Our Place on Willow Street is to house Te Tuhi Mareikura... Read More

Popular wharf finally reopens

For those Mounties who like to establish their mana with a mean manu, Salisbury Wharf in Pilot Bay is open once again and back in business. Mount Maunganui... Read More

Bay braces for early-2022 cruise return

After a near two-year absence, the return of international cruise ships to the Bay of Plenty is in sight, with operators taking bookings for trans-Tasman voyages... Read More

Liquor store U-turn a win for Brookfield

The Brookfield community have expressed relief after an application for a new liquor store was withdrawn. The application was made to the Tauranga City... Read More

Are you Tauranga’s next Youth MP?

It's time for New Zealand's youth to debate the issues they are passionate about on the national stage. Applications are now open for the 2022 Electorate... Read More

A new rising star

On Saturday, October 30, Bay of Plenty Symphonia was finally able to present their 2021 Rising Stars finals concert, postponed from August due to Covid. The... Read More