Local News

Staff shortages increase Pathlab wait times

Hour-long waits for tests at pathology services in Tauranga are 'nothing unusual” because of significant staff shortages. The Greerton, Mount Maunganui... Read More

Help is here!

Heading into a new year can be a daunting time with financial and social stresses coming from all directions; yet there is support available in our community to... Read More

Only the strongest

Strength master Frankie Harman is the only New Zealand woman to be heading to London for Static Monsters World Championships this year. Held from July 28-30,... Read More

Customer loyalty supports Cameron Road businesses

Loyal customers walking the extra distance is what Cameron Rd businesses between 10th and 11th Avenue are relying on as roadwork barricades block off customer... Read More

A camp for survivors

Young burn survivors find their second family and a place to grow confidence, self-esteem and friendships at Camp Awhi. During the weekend and start of this... Read More

Mega community garage sale

If you're going to hold a garage sale, why not rope in more than two dozen neighbours and make a big day of it? That's the thinking behind Saturday morning's... Read More

Mount Everest Challenge is back

The Mount Everest Challenge is back for 2023. The mission of the charity fundraiser is simple - walk, run or crawl up Mauao 38 times in 50 days; which is the... Read More

Forty years of reading over summer

A phenomenal 40 years' worth of reading has been achieved by local kids taking part in Tauranga City Library's summer reading challenge, Kia Kaha te Pānui. The... Read More

Free lectures on Tauranga’s history

A free series of three public history lectures is being held starting on Sunday, January 22, that will provide an opportunity to learn about how Tauranga City... Read More

Dancing goes rainbow for Pride

Latin dancers around the country have thrown their support behind a Tauranga resident who's working towards making partner dancing more inclusive. Kazel Law... Read More

Diabetes camp a place to connect

Diabetes NZ's Bay of Plenty Family Camp 2023 has got the green light - a boon for families and friends of diabetics in the region - with NZCT awarding the event... Read More

Bringing science into children’s lives

Tauranga's Chris Duggan has been interviewed for many stories in The Weekend Sun over the years - all to promote The House of Science, its work, goals and funding... Read More