City Life

Tauranga rescue swamped as kitten numbers soar

Who would have thought that too many kittens could be a problem? But this has become an unfortunate reality for Tauranga's The Kitten Orphanage. It has been... Read More

Keen for a forest work day?

Ōtanewainuku Kiwi Trust (OKT) welcomes volunteers to get involved in its forest workday this Sunday, from 8.45am to 2pm. Those keen to help out should meet... Read More

New Tauriko connection to open

A new connection is set to open in Tauriko with the completion of the fourth and final leg of the State Highway 29 Redwood Lane roundabout. The roundabout,... Read More

Heads turning for Turban Day

Tauranga's Turban Day this weekend invites locals to experience the vibrant traditions of Sikh culture - and even try on a turban themselves. From 11am-2.30pm... Read More

Oldest member shares story as surf club turns 90

The Weekend Sun thanks Jamie Troughton of Dscribe Services for his video interview of Ian Robinson, which formed the basis of this story. There's a saying... Read More

Denyer sworn in as mayor after 'toughest' term

James Denyer has officially started his second term as Western Bay of Plenty Mayor, after being sworn in at the council's inaugural meeting of the new term... Read More

Dog expert shuts lodge to teach about aggression

A Pyes Pā dog behaviourist is closing the doors to her pet lodge so that she can tour the country and educate parents about dog aggression. Dog Logic training... Read More

Nesting dragon steals Mount Maunganui’s heart

A large metal dragon that mysteriously appeared at Mount Maunganui's Pilot Bay has mysteriously vanished - but possibly not for good. The 1.2m sculpture,... Read More

Baby grand piano in the wild

Imagine walking along Mount Maunganui beach at sunrise and hearing the delicate notes of a white baby grand piano floating across the sand. This month, audiences... Read More

Scary rides in the park in the dark…

Tauranga Model Marine and Engineering Club (TMMEC) is calling 'all aboard” to Bay of Plenty residents - as their Night Fright Trains return this Halloween. Tauranga... Read More

Teen climber’s Olympic dream

Mount Maunganui's Mila Piatek was sitting on the sideline with a gymnastics injury, watching her twin brother race up a rock wall, when she decided she could... Read More

Punjabi sports tournament celebrates 25 years

Thousands of people from across the country and overseas are expected to visit Tauranga for the local Punjabi community's annual sports tournament. The event... Read More