City Life

New Year’s Eve in Tauranga

New Year's Eve in Tauranga is set to be a night to remember, with an array of events happening across the city. From family-friendly firework celebrations,... Read More

Stay safe on the roads this summer

Road safety charity Brake is appealing to partygoers and organisers to ensure everyone in their group gets to and from celebrations safely. As work Christmas... Read More

Keep your property secure these holidays

While the holiday season may be on your mind - it's not the time to relax when it comes to keeping your home and property secure. Often there is an increase... Read More

Making your way to Home

If you haven't made your way to the Tauranga Art Gallery to check out their latest exhibition, there's still time. Mr G: Home will be exhibiting at the... Read More

Mount teen takes it to Harvard

Mount Maunganui's Samuel Taylor has dreamed of attending Harvard University in the United States as far back as he can remember and he always knew he'd have to... Read More

Iconic winery building retained

The art deco building that once was the Mills Reef Winery in Bethlehem's Moffat Road will be reincarnated into an events and facilities centre for the plush... Read More

Plan for a safe, enjoyable summer on the roads

As people take to the roads across Waikato, Bay of Plenty and Taranaki to embark on their summer holidays, Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency is encouraging motorists... Read More

Surf Life Saving New Zealand to ban inflatable toy

If you or your children unwrapped an inflatable toy for Christmas, take note that the ocean isn't the place for them to be tested out. Surf Life Saving... Read More

The mysterious Mount Mauler

It's that time of year again. The Mount Mauler leaves beachgoers hot, bothered and covered in itchy red welts. The Weekend Sun hears reports of mauling's... Read More

Christmas ban on pet adoptions

'Don't get just get a pet for Christmas, get a companion for life.” That was Siobhan Mikaere's message to people this Christmas, urging them to think... Read More

Mayor delivers on a promise

He promised The Weekend Sun when he was elected to office that the Mauao base track was a priority, that he would have it open by Christmas. And last week... Read More

Hosting 250 for Christmas dinner

When the fine feast was laid out, any reservations or barriers were swept away by a tide of gravy, custard and goodwill and people sat down and celebrated Christmas... Read More