City Life

The lesser known Mount icon

Hopukiore or Mount Drury is often the forgotten hill when compared to its famous counterpart Mauao, but one that offers a lot of history. Around 1500 Maori... Read More

One man’s war on rubbish

Des Watson is on a mission. A mission to keep New Zealand's waterways clean and free of waste. Des started his journey on January 1, 2019, and more than... Read More

On the front line: the impact of suicide

More research is urgently needed into the impact that attending suicide events is having on paramedics and other first responders, a researcher at the University... Read More

Frustrating wait for cataract surgery

Diane Martin loved playing badminton, it kept her fit and active, but now due to cataracts, her eyesight is so blurry she can no longer get out on the court. It's... Read More

Frank’s Kauri sanctuary

The three hectares of residential zoned land in a Tauranga central suburb that is home to one of the world's largest collection of Kauri trees belongs to... Read More

Help for the broken hearted

Many people seem to have it all outwardly, but inside may be falling apart, crushed and wounded by their past, whether it be loss, abuse, or broken-heartedness. ... Read More

Flocking to the bird show

Rainbow colours abound amongst Martin Earles' finches. The Tauranga veterinarian is looking forward to helping run next weekend's Tauranga Bird Club Animates... Read More

Papamoa ratepayers ask for $150,000

The Papamoa Residents and Ratepayers Association - PRRA - has made a submission to the Tauranga City Council's Long Term Plan for a grant of $150,000 per annum.... Read More

Have a say on Tauriko for Tomorrow

Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency and Tauranga City Council are preparing for the next round of community consultation and engagement for Tauriko for Tomorrow. People... Read More

Queen’s birthday half marathon

For the past six years, Graham Lawler has been hanging a sign from Gareth and Jo Morgan's balcony, advertising the Mount Maunganui Runners and Walkers Club's Half... Read More

Spinning the wheels for 30 years

You can tell a lot about a person by the way they 'drive' their shopping cart around a supermarket. Some slowly navigate it through each aisle as though they... Read More

Demolition at The Elms to begin

The next stage in the development of a new visitor experience for The Elms | Te Papa Tauranga is due to begin in mid-May with the demolition of the two houses and... Read More