The Pāpāmoa community is once again rallying for the 2025 Emergency Services Food Drive, taking place from 5.30pm next Tuesday, November 25. This annual... Read More

The Weekend Sun is running a series of eight 'Summer Smart' stories with our good friend Elfie the Circus Elf helping us out to keep safe and healthy these Christmas... Read More

Three childhood mates and former triathletes will be going the extra mile at this year's Tinman Triathlon, tackling all three distances to raise money for Starship... Read More

Fishery officers will be stepping up pressure on recreational fishers who break rules for set nets during summer. Most recreational fishers follow the rules... Read More

Tauranga Te Papa Rotary Club members have spent several hours during this school year supporting Welcome Bay School as it rolls out the new literacy and numeracy... Read More

The artistry and craftsmanship of local woodworkers are taking centre stage this month at TOLO - The Old Library Ōmokoroa, where some members of the Tauranga... Read More

It was 'The Year of the Flood”. Not a biblical calamity, but a flood of learning, freedom of expression and creativity. Of nurturing and shaping young... Read More

Electric dirt bikes are creating serious concerns for police, with the vehicles featuring in a growing number of crashes and cases of illegal riding. In most... Read More

Thirty-four Western Bay residents and groups were named as finalists for the 2026 Western Bay Community Awards, recognising their contributions to the region... Read More

If you're 18 or older and looking for a way to get involved, make new friends, and help your community, Mount Maunganui Community Patrol wants you. 'We're... Read More

House of Science NZ has been named one of the world's leading education innovations in the HundrED Global Collection 2026. The annual report celebrates 100... Read More

Between volleyball, dance, touch rugby, and volunteering, Pāpāmoa 11-year-old Bella Bowman barely has time for TV on her one day off a week. Her schedule... Read More