City Life

Every car under the sun at extravaganza

Almost every car imaginable can be found at the Tauranga Auto Extravaganza to rev up petrol heads as well as those with no interest in cars. The event on The... Read More

Vandalism of art ‘disrespectful’

'Heart breaking” is how a Tauranga man describes the regular defacing of his cultural artworks. James Parker has painted Maori designs on panels of... Read More

Demystifying the teenage brain

At 31-years-old, I am still a teenager. That is, at least, according to the popular neuroscience educator Nathan Wallis. He informs me that as a male middle... Read More

Psa settlement prompts mixed emotions

The Crown and kiwifruit sector plaintiffs have reached an out-of-court settlement to bring the lengthy Psa saga to an end. The long-running litigation arose... Read More

Music lives matter

Bay Music School is taking on two new music teachers this year to provide music education into 35 classrooms across seven schools. 'I started with three classes... Read More

Temporary changes to Bayfair entry and exit points

As part of the Bay Link project, temporary changes are required to a number of vehicle entry and exit points at the Bayfair Shopping Centre over the coming... Read More

Bike Month encourages locals to get biking

Bike Month is underway once again and Western Bay of Plenty residents are being encouraged to get out on two wheels and discover all the benefits of biking. Sport... Read More

Big day out for dogs

The hunt is on for the best dressed Western themed dog at the Doggy Day Out tomorrow. The sixth annual event will include demonstrations and family entertainment... Read More

Cycleway scores high for user enjoyment

Users of the Omokoroa to Tauranga Cycleway love their experience, according to a recent survey that reveals more than 90 per cent are satisfied with their harbourside... Read More

Rangi’s Reo

Finding an easier method or a 'hack' for gaining knowledge about anything always appeals to me, and this week I'm embarking on learning Te Reo with Rangi Ahipene.... Read More

Lovebugs for Valentines

Mount Maunganui will be swarming with Volkswagen lovers this Valentines weekend for the sixth annual Run to the Sun NZ event. 'Dubbers' will motor into the seaside... Read More

Squashies world record fundraiser

It was a herculean effort from four squash players at the Katikati Squash Club last weekend as they smashed their way through to help their club achieve four... Read More