City Life

Tūrangi Mongrel Mobster Richard Paru jailed

Warning: Distressing content. A Mongrel Mob member went to the home of a woman who lived alone and physically, sexually and mentally tortured her for four... Read More

Iconic Mount Nutcracker band up for auction

The iconic life-size Christmas Nutcracker Band display is spending its last Christmas in Mount Maunganui before being auctioned off. The money raised from... Read More

Residents welcome renewed green recreation space

Waitaha Reserve in Welcome Bay was buzzing with excitement recently as more than 200 locals gathered to get a first look at the newly upgraded reserve and... Read More

Mount Monster champions continue dominance

Three hundred and forty competitors took part in the 12th instalment of the Mount Monster on Saturday, under clear, blue skies and hot, challenging conditions. The... Read More

Mother and daughter tackle epic trek to reconnect

A mother and daughter duo are walking the length of New Zealand on Te Araroa Trail to reconnect after years of living overseas. The pair lived in Mount Maunganui... Read More

BOP hospitals spreading Christmas cheer

​Tauranga and Whakatāne hospitals are going all out this festive season to spread some Christmas cheer. Tauranga Hospital has a new, stunning 3.5m Christmas... Read More

Christmas dinner for all at St Peters in the City

St Peters in the City is hosting its Christmas dinner on December 25 and invites the whole community. Reverend Enosa Auva'a said the dinner from 5pm-7pm on... Read More

Cheers to 50 years of friendship and fun!

Probus New Zealand is turning 50, and the four clubs in Tauranga have marked the milestone with special morning tea gatherings. They're also on the hunt for... Read More

Give less to landfill this Christmas

With Kiwis generating an estimated 30% more waste during the festive season in New Zealand, Tauranga City Council is urging its residents to think smart before... Read More

‘How to’ guide on not ruining the turkey

It is the most wonderful time of the year. And the busiest, as The Weekend Sun caught up with Tauranga's Big Smoke BBQ pitmaster Mike Jefferies. He sat down... Read More

Bay of Plenty braces for burning threats of fire

Rising temperatures and dry conditions in the Bay of Plenty have led to over 69 vegetation fires in November, resulting in the implementation of a restricted... Read More

BNZ admits wrong decision on 'Girls Get Off'

The Bank of New Zealand's chief executive has admitted the decision to deny a business account to a women-owned sexual wellness brand was the wrong one and strayed... Read More