City Life

Positive singalongs that support the community

When you walk into the mass of colourful ukulele players at Jack Dusty's Ale House on any Monday evening, it's almost impossible to picture the humble beginnings... Read More

Govt sets target to reduce persistent poverty

The Government has set a target to lift 15,000 children out of persistent child poverty by 2035, Child Poverty Reduction Minister Louise Upston has announced. 'We... Read More

What's on: fun, bands, garage sales and Santa

Good morning and welcome to Saturday. Ko te ra tenei i hanga e te Ariki. Ka koa tatou, ka koa hoki ki reira. MetService is forecasting a fine day with northerlies... Read More

Tauranga’s Mr Fixit gives cycles to Auckland

Lex Spencer, Tauranga's enthusiastic ‘Mr Fixit', is bringing smiles to Auckland cyclists with his quirky collection of novelty bikes. The 86-year-old... Read More

Salvation Army brings Christmas cheer to families

SunLive met with community manager Sarah Way on December 10 to distribute food and toys for the Salvation Army's Christmas party. By the time we arrived,... Read More

Community garden dedication marked with new sign

The Tāneatua community is invited to a dedication for the Tāneatua Community Orchard and Garden. An official sign is being installed and a dedication will... Read More

Sky-high support for Kiwi Can

A student and a teacher at a Tauranga primary school are going to great heights to help give back to the Graeme Dingle Foundation's life skills and values programme,... Read More

Photographer honoured for shooting BoP history

A veteran Tauranga photographer - who has made an outstanding contribution to documenting the city's past through his career behind the camera - has been bestowed... Read More

Family’s plea after BoP man’s suicide

Watching a suicide plotline on Shortland Street has spurred a Tauranga woman to speak out to create more awareness of the help available to people in distress. Twelve... Read More

State Highway 25, Tairua closed after crash

A section of State Highway 25 is closed after a serious crash. "Due to a serious crash, State Highway 25 is closed near Marquet Place in Tairua," said NZTA... Read More

Injuries, partial roadblock after crash in Tahawai

Busby Road in Tahawai is partially blocked after a crash. A police spokesperson said a two-vehicle crash on Busby Rd was reported around 4:40 pm. The spokesperson... Read More

Waihī Beach semifinalist in national awards

Live Well Waihī Beach has been named a semifinalist for the prestigious 2025 Mitre 10 New Zealand Community of the Year Ngā Pou Whirinaki o te Tau National... Read More