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Throwing fists for a good cause

They're stepping into the ring and packing the punches in an effort to raise money and awareness for childhood cancer! 'Fight the Fight' is a charity boxing event... Read More

Drifting grand final ticket giveaway!

Western Bay of Plenty petrol-heads and drift fans wake up! The Valvoline D1NZ national drifting championships is hosting its Grand Final right here in Tauranga... Read More

Greenpark School’s new Pou

Ōtanewainuku and Pūwhenua stand proud at Greenpark School's gates, bringing the school's people together. Greenpark School gathered for the unveiling of the... Read More

Kicking around memories from 50 years ago

'Who were the larrikins? I'm not sure I should tell who the larrikins were,” says Ron Murray. 'We were all larrikins really; we'd all take the mickey out... Read More

Ready to get your harvest on?

Giant pumpkins, 3000-plus books and a live beehive. It's all happening for Te Puna's first ever Harvest Market this Saturday, May 6. 'I'm always keen to celebrate... Read More

Heavyweights weigh in before the debate...

On top of the world in their respective jobs - a bunch of local celebrities, businessfolk and politicians are shaking in their boots ahead of squaring off against... Read More

Easing SH29 traffic woes

Traffic tailbacks of 7.7km on State Highway 29 has got one Tauranga motorist pretty frustrated - but instead of succumbing to road rage, he thinks he has a solution. Welcome... Read More

Bowling arm players bowling into town!

A tournament in Tauranga this weekend for people who use bowling arms to play lawn bowls is attracting players from around the North Island. The Bowling Arm... Read More

Accordion soloist to shine in ‘Concertina!’

It's not often you get to hear an accordion soloist with an orchestra, says BOP Symphonia secretary Pauline Logger. 'However, May 6 - the day of Bay of Plenty... Read More

Dessert with Dames only to be served up once!

A never-to-be-repeated event in Tauranga - putting three Dames in the same room to be interviewed Q&A-style by a TVNZ sports reporter - is coming up on May 10... Read More

Faces from the photo share answers

The origins of the mystery photograph published in The Weekend Sun's April 14 edition have been discovered - as well as some of the faces in it! After The Sun... Read More

The creatives throw open their doors

It's the first thing that hits you. The cosy, warm, reassuring earthy whiff of wood. Stacks of it. All sorts. Kauri, Tasmanian blackwood, Norfolk pine, macrocarpa. Planks,... Read More