City Life

Pre-schoolers get messy in the name of art

The aprons are on, and the paint brushes out as the children at BestStart Judea think outside the box to create masterpieces to showcase at their annual art exhibition. Centre... Read More

Tauranga‘s accidental playwright

Despite only recently falling into writing for the stage by accident, Tauranga man Les Geraghty has gone on to win a local playwriting competition. The... Read More

Labour Weekend: Volunteer beach patrols roll out

Surf lifeguards are readying themselves for a busy summer as they prepare for the surf lifesaving season official launch this coming Saturday. Labour Weekend... Read More

Shortage: Hazella chocolate proves popular

The popularity of Whittaker's new chocolate block has caused all flavours to run low. The 250g Hazella block was released last month. But a Whittaker's spokesperson... Read More

Scrub fire reported in Katikati

Reports are coming in of a large scrub fire in Katikati. A caller to the 0800 SUNLIVE news hotline says they were working at home this morning, when they heard... Read More

Police Museum opens memorial honouring the brave

He Toa Taumata Rau (The Place of Many Brave Deeds) tells the stories of operations and events where royally warranted bravery honours have been awarded to members... Read More

Keep New Zealand Beautiful sets record year

Kiwi charity Keep New Zealand Beautiful is excited to announce the impact made during Clean Up Week 2022. Clean Up Week, which is New Zealand's largest movement... Read More

Community hub plans for Trustpower Baypark

Trustpower Baypark could be transformed into a community sports and recreation hub for Tauranga, hosting everything from athletics and gymnastics to court sports... Read More

Scrub fire reported near Poike

UPDATE: A scrub fire reported on State Higheay 29A, near Poike, this morning is reported to be out now. "It wasn't too big when I drove past," says a passing... Read More

$3M extension of Heartwood Ave starting next month

Construction of a $3 million extension of Heartwood Avenue in Ōmokoroa is set to start in November. The extension will support planned land and housing development... Read More

A helping hand to access justice

Helping a young man attain compensation for being unlawfully detained in prison is among one of Olivia Brittain's highlights as a solicitor serving the community. Looking... Read More

Charity feeding 10,000 more children a day

Students are suffering as their families' food budgets shrink, with an increasing number arriving at school ‘hungry, cold, and miserable,' teachers say. As... Read More