Local News

Pāpāmoa Constable urges welfare checks on elders

As winter approaches, Pāpāmoa Community Constable Adrian Oldham is encouraging residents to keep a closer eye on their elderly or unwell neighbours - especially... Read More

One million cans for NZ foodbanks

Throughout June, Rotary clubs across New Zealand are uniting for a nationwide effort to collect one million cans of food in support of local food banks. The... Read More

Aims Games: Record 14,022 athletes to compete

If you think the 2024 Zespri Aims Games was big, best think again. Entries have just closed for the 2025 intermediate-aged tournament in Tauranga, from August... Read More

Stitches of satisfaction for Matua embroiderer

The greatest satisfaction Heather Hamm gets from embroidery is seeing beginners complete their first piece. 'It's so nice to see their progression. I guess... Read More

Mother praises life-changing Big Buddy bond

Welcome Bay's Danny Prior has been a Big Buddy for almost four years to Little Buddy Roman Healey. Their first introduction was difficult; Roman was 7 at... Read More

Katikati’s Matariki dawn service cuts into soul

Take Katikati's Long Park Rd as far as it can deliver you. To that beautiful place, the reserve, Te Whareorahi, just on dawn, at 5.30am on Friday, June 20. Then... Read More

Celebrating Africa Day in Tauranga

Tauranga Historic Village in 17th Ave will be come alive with a colourful celebration of vibrant music, dance, food, and culture as the city celebrates Africa... Read More

Tauranga residents protest 5G tower plan

Residents on Bethlehem Rd in Tauranga feel like 'guinea pigs”, as a 5G tower outside is set to go up outside their homes. 'We feel as if residents'... Read More

Emerging NZ artist debuts first single in Scotland

Former Weekend Sun journalist Georgia Minkhorst is keeping her passion of writing alive by making music in Scotland. The Tauranga-born woman, who goes... Read More

Pyes Pā Art Lovers exhibition blooms

The inaugural Pyes Pā Art Lovers Exhibition is next weekend at the Pyes Pā Hall. Dedicated to supporting the local artist community and young artists of... Read More

Irish Business Network expands to Bay of Plenty

The Irish Business Network has launched a branch in the Bay of Plenty to create a sense of community for Irish businesses around the region. The Irish Business... Read More

Classic Flyer's King's Birthday raffle

Mount Maunganui's iconic classic aircraft museum is celebrating 20 years by giving away prizes to the public this weekend. People who pay to enter the 20-year-old... Read More