City Life

Street art fest hits the Mount

Mr G's website describes him as a ‘contemporary multi-disciplinary artist /designer'. He may not be as shy as Banksy about having his photo taken, but facts... Read More

Council consider bus revamp

Councillors are hoping a re-jig of the Bay of Plenty's transport systems may result in more local control of the city's bus services. Contracts for the Tauranga... Read More

Discussion opens on Phoenix Park

Concept images for the new-look Phoenix Park in Mount Maunganui have been made available on Tauranga City Council's website ahead of a community consultation on... Read More

Waterfront takes next step

Tauranga City Council's plans for the city's new-look waterfront almost didn't make it off the planners' books yesterday as councillors began mulling over perceived... Read More

Water restrictions to start early

Gentle water restrictions are likely to start earlier than usual in Matatoki, Puriri, Whangamata, and Tairua, following expectations of the driest summer for decades. Other... Read More

Carol and the Christmas story

Bay residents are invited to take a small snippet of time out next weekend to enjoy the true meaning of the festive season when Christmas Carols on the Waterfront... Read More

Eastern Link gets local backing

The Tauranga Eastern Link (TEL) is Bay of Plenty's largest roading project, it has been operating since August. SunLive talked with Te Puke residents to see how... Read More

Christmas spirit hits the Bay

It is the season to be jolly and most of the Bay of Plenty were out in force today with Christmas Parades taking place throughout the region. Tauranga was full throttle... Read More

Santa's sleigh arrives in the Bay

Santa is set to put in an early appearance tomorrow as he and his reindeer sleigh their way through three Western Bay of Plenty towns, spreading Christmas cheer... Read More

Gourmet Night Markets return tonight

Macaroni and Cheese burger anyone? It may sound crazy, but it's the kind of thing an estimated 5000 people will be devouring throughout the Gourmet Night Markets'... Read More

Santa Claus’ Coromandel tiki tour

It might be his busiest time of the year, but a crazy workload is not stopping Santa Claus from popping down to the Coromandel this month. Jolly Old Saint Nicholas... Read More

Santa surprise for children

Tauranga's United Travel has surprised Homes of Hope with two Santa sacks full of gifts for children. CEO and co-founder of Homes of Hope, Hilary Price, was surprised... Read More