City Life

BOP woman's plea to escape life ‘in a box’

'I don't want to be stuck in a box,” says a Tauranga woman suffering from a hereditary muscular disorder. 'Stuck in a box” is 47‑year‑old... Read More

Christmas TV guide: Best free-to-air and streaming

You know it's Christmas when Bublé serenades you on your drive home, the scent of pine welcomes you at the front door, and the free-to-air options... Read More

Tauranga Coastguard launches Summer Lottery

Tauranga's Volunteer Coastguard Unit has kicked off its major Summer Lottery fundraiser, offering locals a chance to win big while supporting vital marine rescue... Read More

Enjoy dinner in good company on Christmas Day

On December 25, St Peters in the City, Tauranga, warmly invites the community to enjoy a free Christmas dinner from 5pm-7pm. Christmas is a time for sharing,... Read More

5 fridge tweaks to save your family $1364/year

As the weather heats up and fridges start filling with ham, salads and party platters, Love Food Hate Waste NZ is urging Kiwis to 'summer-proof” their... Read More

Why experts say you should boil before you drink

Holidaymakers are being urged to check the safety of their drinking water this summer. Many small and rural communities, including some council-supplied water... Read More

A guide to enjoy summer in WBOP

From library opening hours and rubbish collections to freedom camping, dog walking and cycle trails, Western Bay of Plenty District Council has put together... Read More

Boaties warned after 100+ safety breaches in BOP

As summer heats up across the Bay of Plenty, harbourmaster staff are urging boaties and paddlers to brush up on the rules, after more than 100 safety breaches... Read More

Tauranga teens honoured with King’s Badge

A rare and prestigious honour was celebrated for four young Tauranga men who reached the pinnacle achievement in the Boys' Brigade. Joshua Brown, Elijah Keam,... Read More

How a family-run bar survived 21 years of change

Two locations, three expansions, and 21 years later, Cornerstone Bar has stood the test of time. The family-owned Tauranga institution celebrates its 21st... Read More

Send us your ‘Unstoppable Summer’ photos!

The Weekend Sun is celebrating the long, sunny days ahead with an Unstoppable Summer photo competition - so we want to see how you're enjoying it! Whether... Read More

Trevelyan’s Tauranga Twilight Returns in 2026

Trevelyan's Tauranga Twilight returns to Tauranga Domain on Saturday, January 3, 2026, promising a full day of athletics featuring elite competition, rising... Read More