City Life

Kylie’s battle with kidney disease

Dealing with a life-threatening illness is not stopping Kylie Poultney from making a good life for herself and her son Oscar. 'I get up each day and do the best... Read More

Road trial hits drivers’ pockets

A road trial closing one end of a popular Mount Maunganui through road has racked up $1.2 million in fines in just two weeks. Tauranga City Council is trialling... Read More

Mark makes bid for Mayoralty

Te Puke's Mark Boyle is taking his second tilt at the Western Bay of Plenty Mayoralty in October's Local Body Elections. Why? 'I've been encouraged to do so by... Read More

Local nurse boards the Mercy Ship

Leaving her comfortable eight-to-five job at Mount Medical Centre, nurse Sophie Whitfield will work round-the-clock when she volunteers on a mercy ship to help... Read More

Sam joins by-election race for National

Campaigning has hit full speed in the Tauranga MP by-election after the National party announced its candidate on Sunday to run against six other already-confirmed... Read More

Helping Lions help Ukraine

The Lions Club of Pāpāmoa is asking locals to get behind their efforts to help support people affected by the war in Ukraine at their first market day in May. The... Read More

Rowing makes a splash among Tauranga girls

A sudden surge in the number of young women taking up rowing Tauranga Rowing Club means a grant from New Zealand Community Trust is even more appreciated. The... Read More

Get ready for the by-election

Voters should check their enrolment details are up-to-date now to make voting easy in the Tauranga by-election, says Graeme Astle, national manager of Voting Services. The... Read More

Help grow Lions Tree Grove at TECT park

Bay of Plenty residents are invited to muck in and help out with digging holes and planting trees on the next two Saturdays at Lions Tree Grove at the TECT All... Read More

Big new building for youth

An exciting new building with the needs of our youth at heart has been reinvented in Tauranga, thanks to financial support from a local philanthropist, as well... Read More

Bus terminal trouble

An increased number of reports of poor behavior at Tauranga CBD's Willow St bus terminal has led to The Weekend Sun to investigate. One caller, who chose to remain... Read More

Signs of CBD activity welcomed

Tauranga's CBD has experienced a decreased level in activity since the Omicron outbreak began, but with the country now at the Orange traffic light setting, has... Read More