Local News

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

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

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

Tauranga powerlifting coach joins NZ team

Tauranga powerlifting trainer Mike Jones will be one of 16 coaches wrangling 110 Kiwi athletes at the Oceania Regional Powerlifting and Bench Press Championships... Read More

Tauranga’s festival of singing seniors

An unforgettable afternoon of harmony, heart, and high notes awaits as the Bay of Plenty Senior Music Festival returns on Saturday, October 4, at Bethlehem Baptist... Read More

Public support grows to keep dragon sculpture

Following Tauranga City Council's order for the removal of a large metal dragon sculpture from Mount Maunganui's Pilot Bay, efforts have been under way to find... Read More

Birds die in 'localised poisoning' in Pāpāmoa

Warning: Graphic images Poisoning has been determined as the cause of 'widespread deaths” of small birds at a Tauranga park. How the birds came... Read More

Global greyhound walk returns to Tauranga

Time zones and oceans won't stop Tauranga greyhounds and their owners walking together this Sunday to promote dog rehoming to the community. The Great Global... Read More

Ōtūmoetai Primary upgrades: From leaks to layups

Classroom renovations taking place at Ōtūmoetai Primary School are on the home stretch. Principal Zara McIndoe said construction work began in May, when... Read More

Pāpāmoa’s new police sergeant

Pāpāmoa's new police sergeant, Tanerahi 'TK' Keno, is settling into his role at the helm of Tauranga's largest suburb - and embracing the shift from frontline... Read More

Forums launched to guide WBOP’s future growth

From Te Puna to Waihī Beach, a range of voices and perspectives are being sought to help plan for the future of three key communities in the Western Bay. Over... Read More

Candidates back strong Māori role in environment

Māori should have a significant role in the protection of natural resources, many regional council election candidates believe. Tauranga local Manu Caddie... Read More