News

Animal blessing at Gate Pā church

If you're heading to St George's Anglican Church next Sunday, don't be surprised if you end up sharing a pew with a dog, a cat or even a budgie or two. The... Read More

Tauranga’s only commemorative statue

As Holy Trinity Church prepares to mark its 150th anniversary this November, SunLive is highlighting some of the organisation's rich history. Here, journalist... Read More

Short film showcase lights up village cinema

New Zealand's leading short film festival, Show Me Shorts, returns to Tauranga next week from October 10-12 with a vibrant lineup of screenings at the Historic... Read More

Young and healthy at heart

At the heart of Tauranga's Young at Heart Festival this week are plenty of events focused on being healthy in body and mind. Lunchtime chair exercises in... Read More

Teacher launches nature school for local kids

Primary school teacher Megan Ward and mechanic Jack Rees are looking to use their Paengaroa property to provide a nature school called Curious by Nature. They... Read More

Labour: Healthcare 'out of reach' for middle NZ

Labour MP and health spokesperson Dr Ayesha Verrall says healthcare has become 'out of reach for even middle New Zealanders”. Verrall and Tauranga-based... Read More

Climbers set for first championship since Covid

Tauranga is gearing up for its first rock climbing championship since before the pandemic, and climbers from across the North Island will gather to compete. Bay... Read More

Prosthetic eye collection shared around NZ

It looks like Te Puke resident Bruce Brown's eye collection is going to find a new home. In Te Puke News last month, Brown highlighted his desire to move... Read More

Businesses hit by new parking rules

A Tauranga business owner has reduced her team's hours because sales have dropped since paid parking started on her street. Excelso Coffee Roasters owner... Read More

Car crashes into pole, sparks local power outage

Power was cut to parts of Otūmoetai after a car hit a power pole on Vale St. Emergency services were called to the crash at 6.30pm Thursday. A police... Read More

Hard adventure enduro will test even the best

It always takes a special kind of athlete to win the Husqvarna Hard Adventure Enduro, so it's just as well that so many special riders have entered again for... Read More

Bob snaps title that kicks ageism to the curb!

Well-known and respected Tauranga photographer Bob Tulloch has won the ‘Old is the New Black - Through the Lens' photography competition for 2025. Tulloch,... Read More