City Life

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

Zespri wins award in Taiwan

The Zespri team in Taiwan have been awarded a business excellence award by the Australia-NZ Chamber of Commerce in Taipei. Zespri Regional Market Manager East and... Read More

'Yes please' for waterfront features

Tauranga councillors are poised to approve the addition of tidal stairs, a new pier and pontoon for the city's waterfront at next week's Monitoring Committee meeting. Mayor... Read More

Mount resident opens up over sculpture

Mount Maunganui's Gareth Morgan had hoped to locate a new, landmark sculpture on public land outside his Marine Parade home, and recently took his proposal to Tauranga... Read More

Have your say on dog policy & bylaw

The Thames-Coromandel District Council's dog bylaw is under review and if you want to make a submission you'll need to do so by 4pm on Monday, December 7. There... Read More

Two cruise ships in town today

The city's harbour is currently bustling with tourists, with two cruise ships arriving earlier this morning. And between them, Golden Princess and Noordam have brought... Read More

Bay Hopper initiative launched

People with disabilities, mobility issues or anxiety surrounding using city buses are being invited to try out the Bay Hopper accessible vehicles next week. On Thursday... Read More