City Life

Easter comes to the village!

The great Easter Egg Hunt is coming back to Greerton Village - and it's time for a bit of fun counting the eggs in participating stores. From Monday, April 3,... Read More

Sock puppets and service

A Tauranga service group is turning a classic children's craft into a support project - and it's inviting the public to join in! Members of Altrusa International... Read More

Kiwi singing legends kick off tour in the Bay

Local country music legend Brendan Dugan admits the upcoming nationwide tour as part of the NZ Highwaymen may well be his last. 'I've always said: 'If my voice... Read More

Orchid oracles and beautiful blooms

With 200 years combined knowledge of orchids, what better place to flower a new hobby than at the Bay of Plenty Orchid Society Annual Show? Kevin Davey is part... Read More

Armageddon converges on the Bay

Armageddon Expo, the biggest and most exciting pop culture event in New Zealand, is coming to Tauranga in 2023 as #BAYOFGEDDON. From celebrity guests to cosplay... Read More

Buying now and going backwards

Uber Eats and alcohol are among items that Bay of Plenty residents are using 'Buy Now Pay Later' services to purchase - and it's getting them into tight financial... Read More

Gold straight from the Solomon Islands

A piece of chocolate a day keeps the doctor away, or if you're chocolate connoisseur Glenn Yeatman - make that a cheeky three pieces! With the Flavours of Plenty... Read More

Request for buoys to bolster swimmer safety

It's an iconic spot of Mount Maunganui with calm water, picturesque views, and a perfect place to take a dip. Yet some swimmers say Pilot Bay is also a breeding... Read More

Walking the same path

Tauranga's Anson St is where a group of Australian indigenous advisors learned what is possible with the right support. They're touring New Zealand to see how... Read More

When a Nightingale sang

Legend has it a drunk jammed a paper hat on the pianist's head and said: 'Look, King Cole!' That was the day Nathaniel Adams Coles became Nat King Cole... minus... Read More

Weaving love and protection

Weaving love and protection around newborns at the beginning of their life is at the heart of Leanne Emery's passion for the pregnant mums she encounters. Leanne,... Read More

Exhibiting art to support Hawkes Bay creatives

The Incubator Creative Hub is hosting a three-week exhibition in Tauranga to raise funds to support fellow creatives in the Hawkes Bay in the wake of Cyclone Gabrielle. The... Read More