City Life

Alley cats adopt airs and graces

From being waifs and little fur ball ragamuffins one week, to show ponies the next. Show cats, actually. But either way, Gabby and Mazikeen have fallen on their... Read More

Nominations open for TECT election

It is election time again for the Tauranga Energy Consumer Trust and the Trust has again appointed Warwick Lampp as its independent returning officer to manage... Read More

Bus app rolls out in Western Bay

A new smartphone app providing real-time information for some Western Bay of Plenty bus passengers is being rolled out by Bay of Plenty Regional Council. The new... Read More

Te Ata Film Forum big success

Bay of Plenty Film hosted the Te Ata Bay of Plenty Film Forum recently at the Otamarakau Marae, near Pikowai. The forum included workshops, panels, and keynote... Read More

Museum vote challenged

A pro-museum interpretation of the 60/40 museum referendum result is being challenged by the council's City Transformation Committee chairman and museum advocate,... Read More

hp48Hour Film kicks off

Enthusiastic teams from the Bay of Plenty will be out filming this weekend, with the hope of winning regional and national prizes in this year's hp48Hour film challenge.Twelve... Read More

Dolphins cause traffic chaos

Commuters who normally travel on Fifteenth Avenue and Turret Road are advised to take an alternate route as hordes of dolphin watchers are making the road almost... Read More

SunLive's top news- May 11

SunLive's top news stories: Fleeing driver dies in Kawerau https://sunlive.co.nz/news/179377-fleeing-driver-dies-kawerau.html Rotorua prepares for more heavy rain https://sunlive.co.nz/news/179395-rotorua-prepares-more-heavy-rain.html Free... Read More

Wet weekend for the Bay

Rain in the Bay of Plenty and the Gisborne ranges may reach warning levels over Sunday and Monday, MetService states this afternoon. There is moderate confidence... Read More

Weather delays bridge work

Expected heavy rain over the weekend has delayed lifting the 72m long bridge span into place across the Takitimu Drive toll road. The closure of the highway originally... Read More

Witnesses sought in Kawerau crash

Police are appealing for witnesses following the serious crash that occurred in Kawerau early this morning. Police believe a small black car was in the vicinity... Read More

Free school buses call

Bringing back free school buses is being proposed as a short-term solution for Welcome Bay's traffic congestion. In submissions to the Tauranga City Council Long... Read More