Local News

Young Flynn to the rescue

Tauranga's Flynn Weatherall has just become one of the youngest club captains in the country, assuming duties at his Omanu club last month after the position... Read More

New Coastguard vessel for Tauranga

In a maritime milestone, the new Coastguard boat for Tauranga Volunteer Coastguard has made its grand arrival into Tauranga harbour. The new TECT Rescue vessel,... Read More

Shapes of Summer to light up Tauranga waterfront

After taking the limelight last year, the 'Shapes of Summer' exhibition is once again set to light up Tauranga waterfront as the city centre switches on for summer.   This... Read More

The doors are always open

As most families celebrate the festive season, for some it can be a crisis point. A time when things boil over, unexpectedly go awry, go very wrong, get worse,... Read More

Five community events to farewell 2023!

Get ready for an epic New Year's Eve in Tauranga! Tauranga City Council is hosting five free family-friendly community celebrations in the CBD, Greerton, Pāpāmoa,... Read More

Serving up food and fellowship

As The Sun hits the letterbox today, a swathe of volunteers will be rolling up their sleeves to help host St Peter's in the City's free annual Christmas dinner for... Read More

Don’t think there’s nowhere to go!

Christmas can be a really hard time of year. There can be a lot of pressure that can build up and it can be hard to cope. But don't think that there's nowhere... Read More

Pepi Toot is back!

All aboard! A familiar whistle has been echoing through the air at Mount Maunganui, as the popular Pepi Toot train once again takes to the streets of the town, much... Read More

One pool gains while another drains

A pool facility that's served a Tauranga community for more than 50 years is to be replaced by a new aquatic centre over the other side of town. The move by... Read More

If you’re in doubt – stay out!

A veteran of Mount Maunganui Lifeguard Service is reminding beach-goers to stay safe in the surf this summer after he pulled two people from the water at Mount Main... Read More

Twilight concerts return to Katikati!

The Katikati Twilight Concerts are back for the 2024 summer season with a fabulous line-up that you won't want to miss! Grab a friend and a ticket and we will see... Read More

R&B and hip-hop chart topping hits live!

When Juicy Fest 2024 comes to Tauranga this summer, it will bring more than a sense of nostalgia through iconic R&B and hip-hop artists of the 1990s and 2000s. It... Read More