Local News
06:11am Fri 19 Dec, 2025
Trevelyan's Tauranga Twilight returns to Tauranga Domain on Saturday, January 3, 2026, promising a full day of athletics featuring elite competition, rising... Read More
06:11am Fri 19 Dec, 2025
This summer, Western Bay of Plenty libraries are bringing the outdoors inside, with a line-up of fun, nature-inspired programmes and activities. The theme... Read More
06:10am Fri 19 Dec, 2025
Cyclists have logged more than half a million trips in the last 12 months on Tauranga's most popular off-road trails, according to Tourism Bay of Plenty. Daily... Read More
06:10am Fri 19 Dec, 2025
The Weekend Sun is running a series of eight 'Summer Smart' stories with our good friend Elfie the Circus Elf helping us out to keep safe and healthy these Christmas... Read More
06:09am Fri 19 Dec, 2025
As the year draws to a close, Grief Support Services is inviting the community to take part in its annual Give the Gift of Counselling appeal. The campaign... Read More
06:09am Fri 19 Dec, 2025
The Banking Ombudsman is reminding Kiwis to take a few simple steps to protect their finances and get help if they need it during the holidays. Banking Ombudsman... Read More
06:08am Fri 19 Dec, 2025
As 2025 draws to a close, YWAM Ships Aotearoa is reflecting on a year marked by growth, deepening partnerships, and meaningful impact across the Pacific and... Read More
06:08am Fri 19 Dec, 2025
An Ōtūmoetai College student has combined advanced design thinking, sustainability and a strong sense of community to create a custom-built outdoor seat for... Read More
06:05am Fri 19 Dec, 2025
A roving parking camera is out and about in Te Puke and Katikati this week for training, before ticketing starts on Monday, December 15. The use of licence-plate... Read More
06:05am Fri 19 Dec, 2025
Matua Scouts are planning a Christmas tree collection in January as part of a major fundraising drive to get their young members to the 24th Aotearoa New Zealand... Read More
06:04am Fri 19 Dec, 2025
A memorial service will be held at Mount Maunganui at 10am on Sunday, December 28, to mark 75 years since the passenger launch Ranui capsized, claiming the lives... Read More
06:04am Fri 19 Dec, 2025
Tauranga hairdresser Amber Daisley has been recognised as the HITO northern apprentice of the year for hairdressing, a prestigious award that places her among... Read More











