It looks heartening, but can also be an eyesore and a menace. The recycling bins stationed around town are often chock-a-block with bottles, and bottles that can't... Read More

The lights will go out across the world and the globe will be in unison for just one hour in a symbolic commitment to the planet this month. Earth hour will be... Read More

There is no uncertainty in Sophie Iwakiri's voice when she declares that she will change the education system in Japan. The 18-year-old exudes confidence - she... Read More

The United Kingdom may be renowned for its welcoming and well-mannered locals, but in reality, travelling through the country isn't all tea and biscuits. Like most... Read More

Waka Ama teams will power through the water later this month for the M2M coastal race. Open to six men and women per Waka Ama team, the 32km race will see 20 canoes... Read More

If you want to stay up-to-date with Sun Media's online news outlets such as The Weekend Sun and SunLive, it's time to move with the times. As you may have noticed,... Read More

Residents from Cliff Road - the council's proposed museum site - have claimed that any development would be in conflict with their own spatial framework plan. Locals... Read More

When I was eight-years-old, my sister and I performed a rendition of 'One Day a Taniwha' - me accompanying on guitar while she did the actions - at a talent quest... Read More

The theme for the 2018 Greerton Village Community Yarn Bombing is to depict your favourite song. Yarn bombers will again be decorating trees to acknowledge the... Read More

He's a husband, a father and a successful businessman. He's also our deputy mayor. Now Kelvin Clout is held up as an 'Agent of Change” - a man of 'high ethical... Read More

After years of unfair pay and increasing demands for midwives, Tauranga is described as being in 'crisis mode”, with many women desperately looking for a... Read More

The body is a bit knackered, the feet badly blistered - and he's got a head cold. Otherwise, Blair Benefield is in peak health and great spirits compared to the... Read More