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Historic waka piece found in Waiari Stream

A large part of a waka, possibly dating back to the 16th century, has been found by a man swimming in the Waiari Stream at Te Puke. 'We've always known that... Read More

Tauranga Mahé Drysdale reflects on the job

Reflecting on 2024, Olympian-turned-mayor Mahé Drysdale says he had no regrets about taking on what is proving to be a huge job. Drysdale was elected... Read More

New Year’s Eve in Tauranga, a night of fun

Last evening, Tauranga welcomed the New Year with five incredible community celebrations held across the city. The events in the City Centre, Greerton, Matua,... Read More

Famous folk inspiring pet names in Tauranga

Jack Reacher, Jack Frost and Jack Black live in Tauranga. Winnie the Pooh and Cindy Lou are also here. But they're not the ones you might be thinking of - they're... Read More

Tauranga Council grooming the beaches this summer

If you're out for an early morning stroll on the beach this summer, you might come across more than just a beautiful sunrise. The beach grooming team will... Read More

The most page turning titles sought in Tauranga

More than one million books were borrowed from Te Ao Mārama - Tauranga City Libraries in 2024, but one title reigned supreme as the most popular. Lee and... Read More

Lake bin removal in causes a stink

Every morning, the staff at the Rotorua Blue Lake TOP 10 Holiday Park collect a bag of rubbish from the lakefront carpark. Rotorua Lakes Council removed... Read More

A guide to an accessible day out in Tauranga

There are plenty of spaces and places to enjoy in Tauranga during the warm months, and accessibility initiatives are aimed at improving this across the city. Tauranga... Read More

Merry Christmas from Tauranga's Mayor

After a whirlwind five months in office, it's now my privilege to wish all SunLive's readers a very merry Christmas and a safe and happy New Year. This... Read More

Undercover parking a bonus for passionate peddlers

Cycling into the city centre for coffee and a bite to eat is a regular outing for pedal pals Brian Breen and Leonie Taylor, who now have the bonus of a secure,... Read More

Cafe owner hails street's return to two-way

A street in Tauranga's CBD returning to two-way traffic will be 'good for business,” a cafe owner says. In March, the lower end of Harington St became... Read More

Barrier arm installed on wharf to ease ‘danger'

A $10,000 barrier arm has been installed at Whitianga Wharf and options for a multi-million-dollar waterfront redevelopment proposal have been made public. Thames-Coromandel... Read More