Local News

Page-turning fun at libraries this summer!

Tauranga and Western Bay of Plenty youngsters have the opportunity to take part in another of life's treasures this summer - a reading programme! Yes that's... Read More

Our own Queen of Plants...

For an extremely oxygenated home, it still manages to take your breath away. Being welcomed into her lounge, you are instantly awestruck by the sea of vibrant... Read More

Sealife expert’s summer safety tips

A Mount Maunganui-based marine biologist and conservationist is appealing for locals to respect sea life when they take to the water this summer. Dr Helen... Read More

What is your ‘one cool thing’ for 2024?

While some are making New Year resolutions, I've asked people from around the Western Bay of Plenty for 'one cool thing' they'd like to do in 2024. Many... Read More

Capture the Western Bay and win big!

Western Bay of Plenty District Council is on the hunt for some stunning pics to be included in its documents and website - so it has made a photo competition... Read More

Speed shear at Whakamārama

Some of New Zealand's top shearers will have their hand piece ready to race this Saturday, January 13, as the 22nd Te Puna Speed Shear gets underway 5.30pm. Spokesperson... Read More

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