City Life

Enough wheels to make a man cry

'We don't need this on show day,” says Straw Lye. He's talking about the unrelenting rain of the last few weeks. The organiser of tomorrow's Wheels on Mainstreet... Read More

No winter respite for lifesavers

Surf lifesaving patrols start this Labour Weekend - but can be forgiven for thinking the lifesavers have taken a well-deserved break during winter. Not so, says... Read More

A big season for Baypark

Buckle in Sunners, because Baypark Family Speedway has a great season ahead for you. Baypark event promoter Bernie Gillon says the season kicks off this Labour... Read More

Cold sores under attack from bees

Cold sores, the unsightly social occasion killer. But a Tauranga healthcare entrepreneur believes he's on the brink of bringing relief to sufferers with medical... Read More

Cosplay Royalty

Tauranga's Rozanne and Paul de Wild are at the top of their game in their chosen hobby of cosplay. They won best technical as Hawkeye and Black Widow at their first... Read More

Troggs venture out of the cave

It was an interview with a rock star that was almost derailed by a pint of Alfred's, a pub quiz and a protective publicist. The Weekend Sun was about to call Troggs'... Read More

Spelling a gripping TV sport

They spelt the words 'concierge', 'kitsch', 'furlough' and 'juggernaut' in the pressure-cooker of peak-time national television. And all because it sits snugly... Read More

HoneyLab buddies with US megacorp

Strong science has enabled a Tauranga company to cosy up with the world's biggest consumer goods company, Proctor and Gamble - a company with sales twice the size... Read More

D’Arcy meets Darcy

Anna D'Arcy wore the red dress the day she met Colin Firth - aka Mr Darcy - and no, the irony of the names wasn't lost on her. 'There were obviously a few jokes... Read More

Racing to find the best dress

One of the toughest parts of getting ready to go out is picking the perfect outfit - and the 2016 Melbourne Cup Charity Luncheon is no exception. The Melbourne... Read More

Mid-winter party going to the dogs

The Bloodhound Martini, Pomeranian, Salty Dog, or The Greyhound - it's what you get when you mix cocktails with canines. But this Saturday night will mix a cocktail... Read More

Their roundabout, their castle

They chose a strategic bit of real estate. Sweeping 360 degree views, bush perspectives and easy access from all points of the city. The downside is noise - umpteen... Read More