3:24:18 Sunday 30 March 2025

City Life

Digital art is thriving in Tauranga

A must-see art experience showcasing when humans and technology come together is on display for the next two weeks at Tauranga's Historic Village. PIXelated... Read More

Large garage fire extinguished in central Tauranga

Firefighters extinguished a large garage blaze in central Tauranga on Saturday night as onlookers feared it could spread. 'We received multiple calls to a... Read More

Police make inquiries following Bethlehem assault

Police said inquiries are continuing following an assault at Bethlehem Town Centre on Saturday. "Inquiries are ongoing following an assault involving two... Read More

Feathered friends' beauty captured on canvas

Artist John East has a signature style that reflects a deep connection to the natural world. With the use of bold acrylics, the Ōmokoroa artist is able to... Read More

Katikati set to swing with Jazz Street Festival

Katikati's Main Rd will come alive with the smooth sounds of jazz on Saturday, April 12, as the Katikati Jazz Street Festival brings a family-friendly celebration... Read More

It’s play time at Minikidi

Preschoolers are invited to attend a new regular playtime activity in Katikati, which has finally come to life inside the community's toy library facility. Katikati... Read More

Manslaughter trial: Fatal crash aftermath

Graham and Barbara Mitchell had been to the movies and were heading home to Ōmokoroa when, as they came along Moffat Rd towards the Bethlehem roundabout... Read More

Gang member involved in Mob killing kept in kennel

Kevin Bailey was 'treated like an animal” as a baby, kept in a kennel by his maternal grandmother. The now 26-year-old went on to eventually be... Read More

Mum of seven pursues dream to train as mechanic

Mum of seven Antoinette Ranapia used to watch her dad and uncles with their heads under the hoods of cars in hometown Ōpōtiki, 'tutuing” with the motors. Those... Read More

Devilskin announces Re-Evolution Tour

Phenomenal multi-platinum rockers Devilskin are set to ignite stages across the Bay of Plenty and New Zealand as they embark on a massive winter tour. With... Read More

A show of cute and character-filled flowers

Not all orchids are large plants with big showy flowers. And it is the smaller varieties that are the domain of grower and enthusiast Wilma Fitzgibbons. Fitzgibbons... Read More

What's on: Penguin walk, stock cars and skating

Good morning and welcome to Saturday. Ko te ra tenei i hanga e te Ariki. Ka koa tatou, ka koa hoki ki reira. MetService is forecasting a fine day, but with... Read More