City Life

Donate those unwanted items

Waipuna Hospice's six op shops need your unwanted items - as long as they are of sellable quality. That's the message from general manager of retail, Jace... Read More

Locals dismayed as pool hours remain unchanged

Mount Maunganui residents are disappointed the opening hours at Mount Hot Pools will not be extended. Julie and Jim Carle petitioned Tauranga City... Read More

‘What they offer is just so incredible’

Judea boy Roman Cebalo celebrated an extra special birthday on Monday, March 10. The five-year-old was diagnosed with a rare form of leukaemia aged 11 months... Read More

Skydiving great-granny gets kudos

A Tauranga great-grandmother who inspired a major fundraising effort for Hato Hone St John back in 2023 has been recognised. Welcome Bay resident Jean Crabtree... Read More

Community gardens open their gates

For Kevin Collins, the Otūmoetai Community Railway Gardens have been a cherished part of his life for the last 16 years. 'It's not far to walk from my home... Read More

Painting the town….

When it comes to art, paint practically runs in Elliot Mason's veins. 'My grandfather, then my uncle owned Harrison's Gallery (now Harrison's Frames) and... Read More

Call to ease vintage car compliance costs

Onerous compliance requirements for vintage cars are looking to get a shakeup in a proposal by the Government. Vintage and classic cars don't drive the mileage... Read More

Vintage meets classic at Athenree Homestead

Athenree Homestead will come to life via the sight and sound of vintage engines on Sunday, February 16, when the historic property hosts its popular Classic... Read More

Bromeliad lovers’ stunning summer display

Tucked away in a Bellevue cul-de-sac is a striking collection of hundreds of bromeliads. 'I grow all of them,” Margaret Calkin said. A member of the... Read More

Pipe band calls for drummers

The Bay of Plenty Pipes & Drums Pipe Band - well-known for bringing the spirited sounds of the Highlands to events across the region - is on the hunt for new... Read More

‘Pregnant? Don’t Drink’: Tackling FASD

A Tauranga man is on a mission to reduce the number of babies born with Foetal Alcohol Syndrome Disorders. At 87, retired health professional Christopher... Read More

College’s four-year build project near complete

A four-year project that will double the size of Pāpāmoa College is set to be completed this year. In April 2025 the opening of a wharenui built at the... Read More