City Life

The ‘B’ in CBD

People are reporting more vacancies in buildings across Tauranga's CBD. Piccadilly Arcade chair Dave Bridgens is one CBD dweller who has noticed more vacant buildings... Read More

The wonder of magic

Amazed and excited gasps are heard in the crowd, as a rabbit mysteriously appears from the magician's hat - which was empty only moments before! The Lions Club's... Read More

Their blood runs green

'Poppa' has spent a chunk of his life serving others, running search and rescue, saving lives. So it's ironic there's no-one, or nothing, to save his life. 'Pretty... Read More

The stories behind the names

He's a handsome man. Beautiful perhaps. And there's the wistful 'Lawrence of Arabia' gaze from the depths of the keffiyeh, the traditional Arab headscarf. It's... Read More

Gear up for Get Outdoors Week

Are you ready to go on a local adventure and celebrate the natural wonders of the Western Bay of Plenty? Get Outdoors Week starts this Saturday, November 12,... Read More

Roadworks hurt businesses

Maunganui Rd shop owners are frustrated that council-contracted roadworks have turned their street into a one-way thoroughfare - and one businessowner believes... Read More

Teeing off to save mates

Western Bay of Plenty construction workers will tee off for their mates in Greerton this Saturday, November 12, raising awareness and funds for their industry's... Read More

Fillies with Muzzies at the All USA Day

The Bay of Plenty Mustang Owners Club is once again hosting its highly popular All USA Day show on Sunday, November 13, at Classic Flyers in Jean Batten Drive. The... Read More

Move for Movember

A Tauranga woman has organised a series of fun, active events to be held at venues around Tauranga City on November 20 to raise funds for Movember and BOP Youth... Read More

Taking on the world’s strongest

Tauranga man Rich Farrell, also known as 'The Madness', will represent New Zealand with his mighty strength at the Official Strongman Games in Florida on November... Read More

A promising concert by local musicians

An afternoon of thrilling music unfurling from instruments played by award-winning local musicians is on this Saturday, November 12, with the return of Tauranga... Read More

Opening their doors to celebrate!

Welcome Bay Kindergarten, one of not-for-profit Inspired Kindergartens' early learning centres, is asking the community to donate quality children's books and... Read More