City Life

Rāhui in place after man's death at Mt Maunganui

A rāhui is in place at Pilot Bay (Waikorire) in Mount Maunganui after a man's death. Police were called about 8.20am on Saturday after an unconscious man... Read More

Coro legend’s bike park draws riders to track

A special bike park has been featured in a new Coromandel Tracks and Trail Guide. The digital guide, released by Thames-Coromandel District Council, allows... Read More

Pāpāmoa Neighbourhood Support seeks new members

Pāpāmoa Neighbourhood Support co-ordinator Bruce Banks is making a plea for more people to get involved in helping make their neighbourhoods safer. Banks... Read More

Man dies in geothermal area in Rotorua

A man has died after being pulled from the water in a geothermal area in Rotorua last night. Police said emergency services were called to a 'water-related... Read More

Soak’n Sounds turns 10 at Mount Hot Pools

For Tauranga musician Anthony Coulter, the Soak'n Sounds live music series isn't just another gig to play. It's one of his favourite events to be part of,... Read More

Best of Bay of Plenty – in one app

A revamped destination app is helping locals and holidaymakers make the most of the Bay of Plenty this summer, serving up the region's top deals, attractions,... Read More

Dreaming big: 70 years of young voices

Hundreds of young voices will once again fill the Addison Theatre at Baycourt later this year - but the work behind Tauranga's much-loved Primary Schools Music... Read More

Summer Smarts #6: Staying cool without air con

The Weekend Sun is running a series of eight ‘Summer Smart' stories with our good friend Elfie the Circus Elf helping us out to keep safe and healthy these... Read More

A&P show offers kids free, country-flavoured fun!

Families, friends and grandparents alike are encouraged to enjoy a fun day out full of country traditions with their youngsters at the 2026 Katikati A&P Show... Read More

Professor exporting NZ education to the world

When Professor Dr Dr Jens Mueller arrived in New Zealand more than 30 years ago it was never meant to be permanent. Living in California, he had planned a... Read More

Dreaming big: 70 years of young voices

Hundreds of young voices will once again fill the Addison Theatre at Baycourt later this year - but the work behind Tauranga's much-loved Primary Schools Music... Read More

Castle 91 to serve free community meals

A Tauranga restaurant known for its generosity is once again opening its doors to those in need, with a free community meal planned later this month. Castle... Read More