City Life

April Fool's prank 'sells' entire Tauranga school

A primary school in Tauranga with a tradition of April Fool's pranks knocked this year's occasion out of the park. Tauranga Primary School displayed for sale... Read More

Smoke alarm warning: Fire deaths hit 10-year high

The 12 months from July 2024 to June last year saw 17 people killed in preventable house fires. That was the highest number in a decade, Fire and Emergency... Read More

Stormwater works to close SH29 lane for five days

Major stormwater and underground service upgrades are set to begin at the eastern end of State Highway 29, causing some traffic delays. The works are part... Read More

Rural doctors say fuel crisis impacting services

Rural GPs are already facing challenges because of rising fuel prices and some are stocking up on extra medical supplies. Ōpōtiki-based GP and clinical... Read More

Whakatāne weighs night bans and 24/7 CBD option

Whakatāne District Council will be consulting with the public on whether they wish to see a 24/7 alcohol ban in the central business district. This is just... Read More

Greerton rugby fields wait for waters to recede

Greerton Marist Rugby grounds still resemble a lake, almost five days after a deluge of rain flooded parts of the city. On Friday, heavy rain caused a stream... Read More

Jazz Festival gears up for a talent-packed weekend

Tauranga's jazz scene is about to burst into life once again. The Port of Tauranga 63rd National Jazz Festival brings international acts, top local musicians... Read More

Easter cheer hops into Greerton Village

Greerton Village is set to come alive with Easter excitement as families are invited to join in a festive afternoon of fun, treats and community spirit. From... Read More

Teen volunteer becomes leader at aviation museum

At just 17, Zavier Rayner is turning a fascination with aviation into hands-on experience through volunteering at Classic Flyers. Growing up in Tauranga,... Read More

Search and rescue partners

Four service dogs have been selected by artist Sam Allen to be featured in a mural at Memorial Park. The Weekend Sun is running a series of six ‘Service... Read More

Water mains break cuts supply to large area

Large parts of Tauranga were without water last night after a water mains break near the city's treatment plant. One resident told the Herald he went... Read More

Tauranga businesses urged to get ducks in a row

Tauranga businesses are being encouraged to start designing, decorating and even engineering their entries for one of the city's most unusual corporate competitions. The... Read More