City Life

Global educator recognised with ONZM

Professor Jens Mueller, one of New Zealand's most internationally connected education leaders and a long-time advocate for the country's global reputation,... Read More

New Year Honours: Bay of Plenty recipients named

A host of high achievers from the Bay of Plenty and Lakes regions have been named in the New Year 2026 Honours List. They are listed below with information... Read More

Tauranga teen lands $5000 arts boost

Aquinas College Year 13 student Lucas Shepherd has been named the second-ever recipient of the FAME Year 13 Performing Arts Scholarship. Shepherd will receive... Read More

Why NZ charities are turning away some volunteers

Charities are turning away people wanting to volunteer amidst a flood of interest they say is linked to the high rate of unemployment. It comes as some businesses... Read More

Weet-Bix licence? The year’s viral video hits

Most of the time, life trucks along rather benignly. Weather passes unnoticed, motorists obey the rules of the road and people go about their daily business... Read More

New Te Puke fund launched with $45k legacy

The Te Puke Community Charitable Trust has formally re-settled its remaining funds to establish the Te Puke Community Fund, in partnership with the Eastern Bay... Read More

Unwanted Christmas gifts already for sale

More than 4500 unwanted Christmas gifts had already been listed for sale online by 8.30am on Boxing Day, according to Trade Me. Interesting listings include... Read More

Tauranga fire station rebuild finally moves ahead

Construction of Tauranga's new fire station is expected to begin around May next year The search is now on for a main contractor to build it adjacent to the... Read More

Vets urge dog owners to vaccinate ahead of summer

New dog or puppy owners are being warned to vaccinate their animals for kennel cough before their summer holidays. Canine cough, often known as kennel cough,... Read More

Paid firefighters call off planned strike

The Professional Firefighters' Union has decided to stop Boxing Day's one-hour strike that was meant to begin at midday. It acknowledged that it was Boxing... Read More

How a Pāpāmoa couple helped put padel on Bay map

The owners of Tauranga's first padel club brought the sport to the Bay of Plenty after getting a taste overseas. Tony and Rachel Sweetman opened the doors... Read More

Rescues spike as Eastern swimmers ignore flags

Eastern Region surf lifeguards are preparing for a surge in incidents over the coming weeks, with rescue numbers already more than triple those of the same period... Read More