Local News

Pre-season league hit-out resurrected

The Coastline Rugby League it breathing life into its dormant pre-season, 9's rugby league tournament. And this weekend, after a 10 to 15 year hiatus, at least... Read More

The true meaning of love

Holdens aren't cars, they're a faith. And with that faith severely shaken this week, three Holden disciples have gathered in a cul-de-sac at the bottom of 17th... Read More

Keep both eyes open on gangs

Be concerned, but don't be alarmed. It's a call for calm and perspective from a Canterbury academic after Tauranga was rocked by a double-fatal shooting, a running... Read More

Row, row, rowing the new boat

It's been 15 years since Otumoetai College had a new rowing boat, but this week a blessing was held to welcome one to the shed. The waka has been named Kopurererua... Read More

Cluck, cluck … BOOM!

John - a McLaren Falls resident was out feeding his chickens when he heard gun shots on Tuesday. He didn't think much of it because gun shots aren't unusual... Read More

Brendon Dugan still singing at 17

It's dangerous messing with superlatives - richest, poorest, biggest, best or rarest. Like last week in the Weekend Sun when we featured Leap day birthday... Read More

Ticking off 195 countries from the bucket list

He's been to every country on Earth - 195 countries to be exact. Chris Sutherland left New Zealand when he was 18 and hasn't looked back since. He's... Read More

Does the CBD need another bottle shop?

A company which was refused a licence to open a retail bottle shop in the Tauranga CBD four years ago has again applied to open an off-licence at the top of... Read More

The women of chalk and baize

She's been in love with cue sports since she was a nipper and stood on a box to play eight ball. 'I have four brothers and a sister so there was always... Read More

Council considers quirky crossing

The fairytale of the Billy Goats Gruff is being played out in suburban Tauranga. In a real-life, but loose adaption, the mean 'who's that tripping over... Read More

Those mind-bending gender questions

The support groups run by Tauranga organisation Gender Dynamix have helped at least one mother to support her son be himself. Gender Dynamix runs support... Read More

When flying gets edgy

Squadrons of light aircraft, including between 150 and 160 pilots and their entourages will descend on Tauranga next week. And it will be quite an event. It's... Read More