Local News

Gumboot Friday II goes virtual

Like the rest of New Zealand, Mental health charity I Am Hope has had to adapt and overcome Covid lockdown challenges to launch its second Gumboot Friday virtually. ... Read More

Real estate pages arrive in your Weekend Sun

Starting this weekend, Weekend Sun readers will receive the new Homed BOP real estate insert with their regular newspaper delivery. A partnership between Sun... Read More

Southern Fiords Trip

Anyone looking for a trip with a difference should consider an expedition cruise of Fiordland's southern fiords. The trip, with Heritage Expeditions, caters... Read More

A team effort

A 'liquorice allsorts” selection of art has come together for an intimate show at Gallery Te Puna. The TAG Team exhibition features the creations... Read More

Historic milestone for former Bay student

When former Otūmoetai College student Dale Kutia joined the Air Force, women were segregated from men, hardly any trades were open to them and their male colleagues... Read More

A new home

At 81-years-old, Garry is all set to make what he hopes will be his last big move - but it could have ended up being a very different story. Just 15 months... Read More

Student thinks big to enhance mental wellbeing

A Tauranga Boys' College student is one of five high schoolers from across New Zealand who have been crowned winners in the inaugural BizVenture Programme. ... Read More

LGNZ allay fears over Three Waters agreement

Former Tauranga Mayor and president of Local Government New Zealand, Stuart Crosby, has moved to allay fears over a Heads of Agreement entered with the Crown... Read More

‘Thank you very much for your vac-ci-nation’

It's time for Kiwis all over the country to roll up their sleeves and take their shot. An eight-hour Vaxathon will be broadcast this Super Saturday between... Read More

Water safety kicks off in term four

The Water Skills for Life Plus pilot project is ready to be delivered into a number of local schools in term four this year. Major partners and funders... Read More

Local support for breast cancer sufferers

Around 3500 people are diagnosed with breast cancer in New Zealand each year. Breast Cancer Support Service Tauranga works to honour these people and to... Read More

App Katikati scare

A Tauranga resident has admitted she didn't know she'd been at a Katikati location of interest until a friend happened to ask her. A regular and diligent... Read More