Local News

Getting the Aussies all shook up

Tauranga's own Elvis is rocking over to Australia this weekend to see if he can bring home the top prize and some Aussie money from the Penrith Panthers Elvis... Read More

Adorning the Avocado Capital

Katikati is further securing its seat as the avocado capital of New Zealand - literally! Two creative projects are being fundraised for this year by local groups... Read More

A bigger, better education facility at Aongatete

The Aongatete Forest Project and its volunteers are starting 2023 on a high, with the recent opening of their newly expanded kōhanga. Trustee David Peters says... Read More

Good men stepping forward to buddy

Brad Fleming has joined the Big Buddy team and believes that having a good male role model is what can make the difference in young boys' lives. The retired... Read More

The Great K Valley cycle adventure is back!

Think scavenger hunt, map reading and puzzle solving by bike as you explore the trails of Kopurererua Valley - and you've got all you need to join in the Great... Read More

River Sounds returns

A volunteer-led, not-for-profit music festival - which is dedicated to raising mental health awareness and funds for related local charities - is set return to... Read More

Sun shades for safe summer fun

Does your family love Pāpāmoa's playgrounds but not the lack of sun shelter there? Then the Rotary Club of Pāpāmoa needs your help to build sunshades to provide... Read More

All aboard to the show

Carefully created miniature worlds of railways and trains is exactly what you'll find at the Tauranga Model Train Show this month. Held on Saturday January... Read More

Tracking great white sharks

Shark enthusiasts are able to follow the progress of two great white sharks swimming in Bay of Plenty waters through their mobile phones. Dr Riley Elliott, who... Read More

Tauranga’s best minds ready to debate

Teams of local business celebrities and professionals, leaders and politicians will be squaring off against their junior equivalents in Tauranga's Great Debate... Read More

The circus visits Trustpower Arena

Roll up, roll up to Ringmaster Butler's Circus spectacular, an affordable family-friendly show performing at Trustpower Arena for one day only! You won't want... Read More

Broken Spirits

Tears streaming and emotions running high is the effect the Cameron Rd roadworks are having on store owners between 11th and 12th Avenues. The Weekend Sun visited... Read More