City Life

Board members welcomed to community trusts

Mary-Anne Mcleod, Doctor Bruce Bryant and Colin Groves are the new directors appointed by Tauranga City Council to the Bay Venues Limited board today, along with... Read More

Building peace down Te Puna Road

Horses will be honoured and welcomed on Te Puna's Anzac Day Hikoi. And deservedly, because horses paid dreadfully in WW1 - 10,000 were taken overseas to serve... Read More

The chocolatey hunt is on

The annual Easter egg hunt is on again this Sunday, April 21 at the Katikati Bird Gardens, so grab the kids and bunny hop them out to pick up some tasty chocolate... Read More

Report warns environment in serious trouble

A bleak picture of the state of New Zealand's environment has been painted by the government's official report, Environment Aotearoa 2019. The report... Read More

Waterfront walkway to remain closed

A section of walkway joining The Strand waterfront with the Matapihi Rail Bridge and Harbourside restaurant area will remain closed over Easter. The wooden walkway... Read More

Good Vibes brings top NZ bands across the country

After debuting to a great success this year as the warm-up party to the famed reggae festival in Tauranga, Good Vibes is hitting the road this winter. Presented... Read More

Power outage after vehicle crashes into power pole

A vehicle has crashed into a power pole in Welcome Bay. A caller to the 0800 SUNLIVE news hotline says it happened near the Kairua Road and Welcome Bay Road... Read More

BOP farmers compete for national awards

The 33 finalists in the 2019 New Zealand Dairy Industry Awards are preparing for the final round of judging. The winners will be announced at a black-tie awards... Read More

Tauranga to get swingin’ with jazz this Easter

Get ready to dance the Easter weekend away as Tauranga CBD explodes with some of the hottest jazz, funk, dance and contemporary music of today and yesteryear. The... Read More

Yes or no to the ten day holiday over Easter?

The Easter holidays are upon us, and this year the public holidays fall nicely with ANZAC Day. If employees take annual leave on Tuesday 23, Wednesday 24 and... Read More

Tauranga mum’s heartache: ‘My baby girl is dying’

A Tauranga mother is struggling to come to terms with the heartache of finding out her daughter has a terminal illness. 'It is extremely stressful, not to mention... Read More

Last chance to have your say on Tauranga rates

Do you want to have your say on rates? You have until 5pm on Tuesday to do so, as this is when consultation closes for Tauranga City Council's Annual Plan 2019/20. The... Read More