City Life

Who will be Tauranga’s next MP?

Two people have indicated they will put their hands up to be considered by voters for the soon-to-be vacant Tauranga MP seat. A third person has not officially... Read More

Stories from the Tauranga library

With Tauranga's city library soon moving from Willow St to a temporary base at He Puna Manawa, The Weekend Sun is running a series looking at the facility's... Read More

Numerous awards for local winery

Leveret and Mills Reef Winery has a lot to raise a glass to. The winery's Mills Reef Gimblett Gravels Reserve Merlot 2020 was awarded a double gold medal and... Read More

The early days of the Tauranga library

With Tauranga's city library moving from Willow St to a temporary base at He Puna Manawa on Devonport Rd and Grey St, while the civic precinct is developed, The... Read More

Farewell Bridges, hello by-election

Tauranga City voters are now left pondering who they want to work for them in Wellington following Simon Bridges' decision to retire from politics in coming... Read More

Age is no limit for Kim

Te Puna-based Formula Ford racer Kim Crocker is showing that age is nothing but a number. The 70-year-old has been racing cars on and off since 1978, and... Read More

BOP’s first lawn bowler to go to Comm Games

Well-known Bay of Plenty journalist Graham Skellern has reported four Commonwealth Games. Now, he has been handed a unique opportunity of leaving the press... Read More

Vouchers for good…and fun

A new and fun 'Vouchers for Good' initiative to help support child and youth services in the Western Bay of Plenty has been launched this month. As well... Read More

Selling t-shirts to help Ukraine

New Zealand International Red Cross member Ron Chamberlain is selling t-shirts to raise money for the people of Ukraine. The 84-year-old Tauranga man feels... Read More

BoPSAT honours Stuart

An RS Quest training boat is the latest addition to the fleet of yachts available to young sailors through the Bay of Plenty Sailing Academy Trust. This... Read More

Trio of oil, clay and photography

A threesome of new exhibitions is open at Tauranga Historic Village, featuring oils, clay and photography. The exhibitions are located across three galleries... Read More

Fill virtual fundraiser buckets for CCF this month

The Child Cancer Foundation is urging Kiwis to make a donation this March after cancelling their 2022 Street Appeal due to health and safety concerns for volunteers... Read More