Orange is the way back
New Zealand moves to a new Covid-19 Protection Framework, also known as the traffic light system, on December 3. The new approach to tacking the pandemic will introduce more freedoms for vaccinated New... read more
Ceramics gallery launches
Just when you thought the village arts community at the bottom of 17th Avenue couldn't get any more creative, they decide to once again expand artistic boundaries. The little cottage at... read more
Law firm on board for Rena documentary
Presented with the unique opportunity to help sponsor a documentary about the Rena disaster, Holland Beckett Law have been quick to come aboard. “This is a story that needs to be told... read more
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History of the hills revealed
Rising above Pāpāmoa are ancient stories of the past, hidden away and waiting... read more
12:48pm Thursday 2nd Dec
Christmas trees to light up Historic Village
A forest of community Christmas trees will light up Tauranga Historic Village... read more
12:49pm Thursday 2nd Dec
Festival of flavours on the menu
The Bay of Plenty coastline will host its first Flavours of Plenty Festival... read more
12:50pm Thursday 2nd Dec
Doreen’s expressions
With a spring in her step, popular and prolific abstract painter Doreen McNeill... read more
12:51pm Thursday 2nd Dec
Frustrating wait for allergy tests
A 12-year-old boy who is severely allergic to a raft of everyday items has... read more
12:52pm Thursday 2nd Dec
COLUMNISTS
Smorgasbord of cricket at Bay Oval
Sideline Sid Sports correspondent & historian www.sunlive.co.nz A New Year Test Match, the visit of the Dutch team to engage in T20 combat... read more
Meet The Beatles (again)
Winston Watusi Music Plus I've spent the week in the company of The Beatles; it has been most enjoyable. I've been wading through Mr Jackson's epic... read more
Retirement village residents unite!
Simon Bridges National Party MP simonbridges.co.nz A couple of weeks back I accepted a petition from the Retirement Village Residents'... read more
A new way of managing Covid-19
Tamati Coffey Labour List MP As we take the next step in our Covid-19 response plan, I know many people here in the Western Bay will be looking... read more