City Life

Community helps raise $64k for RDA in Tauranga

More than $60,000 has been raised for the Riding for Disabled by those who chose to climb Mauao 38 times in 50 days. Members of the community who took part... Read More

Decision made on kayaking in ‘dangerous’ gorge

The Bay of Plenty Regional Harbourmaster, Peter Buell, has made his decision to prohibit vessels in a section of the Kaituna River named Pari Tūkino (commonly... Read More

Archaeology experts to present in Tauranga

Members of the public who are interested in archaeology are in for a treat in Tauranga this week. Several events are being held as part of the third annual NZ... Read More

Junior doctors enter day three of five-day-strike

Thousands of junior doctors are currently on their third day of their five day strike. Members of the junior doctors' union, the Resident Doctors' Association... Read More

Scouts leader had a ‘passion for life’

Jenny Rodgers is being remembered for her bright smile, loud laugh and passion for life would fill the room wherever she was. The general manager, lower North... Read More

Tauranga home values rise 2.5 per cent

Value growth continues to slow nationally, despite some of New Zealand's more affordable regions continuing to see strong growth. New Zealand's annual rate of... Read More

Pharmac to decline more drugs

Pharmac is set to become more transparent about its funding decisions by taking the step of formally rejecting medications it decides aren't worth it, rather... Read More

Tauranga volunteer Coastguard amongst best

Tauranga's Dean McLaughlin is being recognised as one of New Zealand's top young volunteer Coastguards. The 31-year-old, who volunteers for the Tauranga Coastguard... Read More

No injuries in Mount car fire

UPDATE: 6.19PM: No one has been injured in a car fire that occurred this afternoon in Mount Maunganui. An email to the SunLive newsroom says they were first... Read More

Many gather to remember Battle of Gate Pa

Members of the Tauranga community came together to commemorate the 155th anniversary of the Battle of Gate Pa. The service took place at the Anglican Parish of... Read More

Police to make enquiries after bomb scare

The bomb scare emergency at a Rotorua school is now over. Nothing suspicious was found during a police search of Western Heights High School today. Western... Read More

Police release videos ahead of the shooting season

With the duck shooting season fast approaching, the New Zealand Police has released videos to help hunters understand what guns they are able to use and what is... Read More