City Life

Julene has sold homes for 46 years non-stop!

When Julene Foster set foot in real estate at the Mount, there were no cellphones, internet, websites or social media platforms. There weren't even open homes! 'I... Read More

Tauranga brass concert aims to boost band numbers

Tauranga City Brass is putting on a show for members of the community to display their skills and draw in some much-needed new members. 'Celebrations of Brass”... Read More

What's on: Greerton Retro Fest, Hip Hop, music

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

New hub supports migrant parents

The launch of the Bay of Plenty's first community learning hub for migrant parents is being hailed as a significant milestone. The initiative, which was launched... Read More

Te Puke returns to Hip Hop Dance Competition

Project Hip Hop Dance Competition returns to Mercury Arena Baypark this King's Birthday Weekend, bringing more than 1000 young dancers together for a two-day... Read More

Small plane makes hard landing at Tauranga Airport

A pilot who witnessed a small plane make a 'hard landing” at Tauranga Airport today says the situation was handled with textbook professionalism. Emergency... Read More

Truck breakdown causes delays on Hewletts Rd

Traffic is backed up on Hewletts Road/State Highway 2 after a truck broke down. Police units are in attendance. A police spokesman said a tow truck is... Read More

Tauranga fitness stars go global

Six elite fitness athletes from Tauranga are headed to Chicago to represent New Zealand at the Hyrox World Championships from June 12-15. Harry Hall, Chas... Read More

Family's home on fire in Pāpāmoa

The owner of a home that caught fire in Pāpāmoa this morning says it's 'absolutely devastating,” but his family is safe. Three fire crews... Read More

Waihī Beach gears up for polar plunge event

Get ready to brave the cold with a chilly plunge before winter sets in. Waihī Beach Lifeguard Service, with the support of volunteer surf lifeguards, is... Read More

Classic Flyer's King's Birthday raffle

Mount Maunganui's iconic classic aircraft museum is celebrating 20 years by giving away prizes to the public this weekend. People who pay to enter the 20-year-old... Read More

Parking at Tauranga Hospital 'almost impossible’

The Western Bay of Plenty community has spoken up about the difficulty of finding a car park at Tauranga Hospital, and they are asking for a change. SunLive... Read More