City Life

Exhausting rental hunt for Tauranga mum

A single mum from Tauranga still can't find a place to call home, despite applying for more than 130 rental properties over the last few months. Candace Westnedge,... Read More

Junior softball is a ball

There's something exhilarating in swinging a bat at a ball and watching it soar over the grass while everyone cheers. It is one of the never-ending summer... Read More

Hockey Masters comes to Tauranga

The nation's largest hockey tournament is coming to Tauranga for the first time since 2005. Set to take place at Tauranga Hockey and Tauranga Boys' College,... Read More

New mural represents school’s history

The students of Fairhaven School gasped in awe as the new mural that will welcome people to the school was unveiled. Every facet of the artwork tells a story;... Read More

Papamoa frog invasion

Over the past few week, Papamoa residents have been receiving late night visitors and hearing what sounds like dirt bikes roaring around a small track at night.... Read More

Free social sport boost for the Mount

Any cash strapped budding sportsmen and women in the Mount are in luck this autumn, with the Bay Indoor Centre offering free netball and football. The idea... Read More

Young netballers learn from the best

Teenage netball players are getting the chance to learn from netball royalty thanks to a local development programme. Silver Ferns assistant coach Debbie... Read More

Filling vacant spaces with art and fun

If you're a fan of getting your hands dirty, trying new things and going home with a new homemade treasure, ceramic classes on Devonport Road could be the thing... Read More

Katikati Festival of Cultures needs you

A celebration of all the unique cultures in the Bay of Plenty is on the hunt for more nationalities to join the festivities. The Katikati Festival of Cultures... Read More

Homeless village plans revealed

A plan to create the country's first multi-million dollar homeless village in Tauranga is currently underway. The idea is being pushed forward by Te Tuinga... Read More

Butt naked for breast cancer

Brave bathers are baring it all for breast cancer by skinny-dipping en masse at the Nude Dude Swim this month. The togless dip will raise money for the... Read More

Ten years on from the Christchurch quake

Ten years on from the February 22 2011 Christchurch earthquake, many Cantabrians who resettled into the Bay of Plenty have put down strong roots and flourished... Read More