City Life

ANZ closes its Bethlehem branch

ANZ bank has closed it branch in Bethlehem. SunLive was sent a photo showing caution construction tape over the ATM machine in Bethlehem and contacted ANZ to... Read More

New showreel draws international film producers

The launch of Film Bay of Plenty's showreel this month is already exciting international and national film producers and directors intent on finding new film-accessible... Read More

Inspired by Japan drama and theatre

It's a double visual delight at Tauranga Historic Village this month with Ulemj Glamuzina opening her exhibition Kubuku at The Incubator Gallery, and Otumoetai... Read More

Legends on stage in Te Puke

Celebrating the legends amongst us is the theme of a special show held this week in Te Puke that is both poignant and captivating. Created by the 19 students... Read More

Tauranga mourns Huikākahu Brian Kawe

The flag on the Elizabeth Street roundabout will fly at half-mast on Wednesday to acknowledge the passing of a Tauranga kaumātua. Huikākahu Brian Kawe, of Ngai... Read More

Unfurling youth at city hub

Setting up a bustling youth hub is at the heart of a host of new activities in Tauranga city centre. Our Place on Willow Street is to house Te Tuhi Mareikura... Read More

Popular wharf finally reopens

For those Mounties who like to establish their mana with a mean manu, Salisbury Wharf in Pilot Bay is open once again and back in business. Mount Maunganui residents,... Read More

Liquor store U-turn a win for Brookfield

The Brookfield community is expressing relief after an application for a new liquor store was withdrawn. The application was made to the Tauranga City Council... Read More

What‘s on - markets, heritage tour, exhibitions

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

Paddle safe this summer

If you fancy a paddle, it pays to have some safety skills before heading out on the water, and The Kiwi Association of Sea Kayakers is stepping up this weekend. Whether... Read More

What‘s on - horses, art, Ethkick and museums

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

Locally produced Whakamarama history book released

It's no small feat to write a history book. But for a small group of Whakamarama locals, after 13 years of research, writing, editing and production, that's... Read More