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A celebration of faith and community

There's anticipation ahead of the inaugural Vaisakhi parade to be hosted by the Sikh temple at Pyes Pa. The temple, named Gurudwara Kalgidhar Sahib Tauranga,... Read More

One man’s trash is another’s treasure!

The first month of a resource recovery trial in Katikati has seen more than eight tonnes of reusable items dropped off by the local community. Despite this, organisers... Read More

Recharging faith with Ramadan

As her hunger builds with dusk approaching, her faith is fed and recharged as she celebrates being Muslim for the month of Ramadan, For the past month, in line... Read More

Pottery poppies to mark Anzac Day

The residents of Arvida Bethlehem Views community have been working on a unique project to commemorate Anzac Day, by making pottery poppies. There's been lots... Read More

Poppy Day is nearly here!

The Royal New Zealand Returned and Services' Association's main fundraiser is on its way - so don't forget to give generously! Poppy Day this year is... Read More

‘Change will happen’

Increased fines for misuse of mobility carparks are that much closer thanks to one determined Tauranga resident. In February 2022, Claire Dale presented a petition... Read More

Growing kai with empathy and love

Pāpāmoa's landscape is blooming with hope and community spirit following the unveiling of the newly created organic, recyclable 'Koiri Garden', a collaborative... Read More

Boobops give back to breast cancer charity!

A dragon boat club full of ladies who've first-hand felt the love and support of Breast Cancer Support Services Tauranga is giving back to the charity by taking... Read More

The many gifts of bees

Nestled among orchards in the depths of Whakamarama, the bees hum, the honey flows in glistening gold, and mead warms the cockles of your heart. The Weekend Sun... Read More

Awareness work inspires winning photo

Renowned Maketu photographer Andy Belcher has once again captured the essence of New Zealand's marine beauty, clinching the top prize in the LegaSea NZ 'Our FishCare... Read More

Potential new clubrooms ‘heart-warming’

A Mount Maunganui sports club is closer to having a home after being without clubrooms for 14 years, which has been a 'massive hit to their mana”. Arataki... Read More

Tightening the screws on crime

To combat the increasing numbers of theft of car number plates, Tauranga South Community Patrol will be out in force in Tauranga Crossing's carpark on Saturday,... Read More