Local News

Sun to fuel cruise season

It's set to be a hot and dry summer and Mount Maunganui souvenir shop owner Ian New is predicting a great cruise ship season to match! Launching off this month,... Read More

Fijian celebrations in Te Puke

The Bay of Plenty Fijians Community are celebrating Fiji Language Week and Fiji Independence Day in Te Puke from October 7-14. The celebrations begin with a flag... Read More

Teen bullied while waiting for the health system

A Tauranga teenager with a bleeding tumour on his lip is facing up to eight months wait for treatment through the health system. His stepfather Gus says the 13-year-old... Read More

Election EV promises

Proposed investment into infrastructure for electric vehicles will see more people turning to battery power according to Automobile Association's Simon Douglas. Earlier... Read More

The call goes out for novels

They need help so they can help others. 'They' is the Harbour City Lions, And they need books, lots of books, for their annual racecourse Charity Book Sale in... Read More

Tourists could help gallery’s funding shortfall

Toi Tauranga Art Gallery could charge tourists in future. Gallery admission is free with a donation encouraged. The question of charging visitors was raised at... Read More

Students having their say

Everyone should have their say and vote, according to politically savvy students at Mount Maunganui Intermediate. Ahead of Election Day on Saturday, October 14,... Read More

Celebrating older people in our village

Celebrate International Day of the Older Person with the community this year at 'A Day at the Village.' Showing some appreciation for our parents, grandparents,... Read More

Tauranga candidates talk road congestion charges

As part of a series leading up to the General Election, Sun Media is asking candidates from Tauranga, Bay of Plenty and the Coromandel electorates about issues... Read More

Concerns over cell phone tower near school

A newly installed cell phone tower near Welcome Bay School has got one resident concerned about the potential effect on students. Welcome Bay local John McLaughlin... Read More

Biggest art expo under one roof

It was American postwar and contemporary artist Peter Falk's idea of heaven. '…Wake up, have a good breakfast and spend the rest of the day drawing.” A... Read More

Structural issues cause $3.4m budget blowout

Buildings at Tauranga's Historic Village will be assessed after the discovery of structural issues in one its main complexes. Renovations to the building known... Read More