City Life

Wharf St turns aqua blue for dyslexia

A Tauranga CBD street will be awash in aqua blue this week for national Dyslexia Awareness Week 2025. From October 6-12, Wharf St will join landmarks across... Read More

Animal blessing at Gate Pā church

If you're heading to St George's Anglican Church next Sunday, don't be surprised if you end up sharing a pew with a dog, a cat or even a budgie or two. The... 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

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

Businesses hit by new parking rules

A Tauranga business owner has reduced her team's hours because sales have dropped since paid parking started on her street. Excelso Coffee Roasters owner... Read More

Bob snaps title that kicks ageism to the curb!

Well-known and respected Tauranga photographer Bob Tulloch has won the ‘Old is the New Black - Through the Lens' photography competition for 2025. Tulloch,... 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

Child pulled from Baywave pool rushed to hospital

A child was revived by lifeguards and rushed to hospital in critical condition after being pulled from New Zealand's biggest wave pool. The incident happened... Read More

Te Puke Lotto win: $333K First Division prize

A winning Lotto First Division ticket has been sold in Te Puke. Three players nationwide each won $333,333 in last night's live draw. The winning tickets... Read More

From eyesore to taonga: new mural for Katikati

A project focused on delivering meaningful art for the Katikati community has transformed an overlooked roadside substation on State Highway 2 into a vibrant... Read More

10 weeks of roadworks on SH2 near Pukehina

Drivers are being warned to prepare for delays on State Highway 2 near Pukehina next week. Starting October 6, rebuilding works are set begin near Rogers... Read More

'Mr Magic'; The artist who painted through pain

Mike Maynard painted through pain, taught through kindness, and lived with an unshakeable sense of purpose. The Tauranga stroke survivor, who died last... Read More