Local News
11:17am Fri 14 Dec, 2018
A former Tauranga Boys' College student's dream of being a fitness instructor in the navy is now a reality. After college, Chief Petty Officer Marc Thomas studied... Read More
11:16am Fri 14 Dec, 2018
The bees may be the real winners from a proposed makeover of the rules governing dogs and other animals in Tauranga. Tauranga City Council's community and culture... Read More
11:15am Fri 14 Dec, 2018
Defending Mount Monster champion Hamish Miller reckons he's as fit as he's ever been. But don't take that as a guarantee he'll be able to back up in Saturday's... Read More
11:13am Fri 14 Dec, 2018
Her given name is ZK-GAU. The family name is Slingsby. This week, the 62-year-old lady came home - carted over the Kaimai Range in pieces to Tauranga, where she... Read More
11:11am Fri 14 Dec, 2018
I've flown several times in light aircrafts, but this particular flight was extra exciting. Recently I hopped aboard one of Island Air Charter's scenic flights,... Read More
11:09am Fri 14 Dec, 2018
Spectators are in for a treat this weekend with the spectacular TECT National Sevens set to illuminate Tauranga Domain. The two-day tournament kicks off on Saturday,... Read More
11:08am Fri 14 Dec, 2018
Four birthday parties and a wedding anniversary. That's how I spent my Christmas in 2015 - and all at the same event. My friend, who was celebrating her 21st... Read More
11:01am Fri 14 Dec, 2018
Kiwi kids can expect new twists on recent toy favourites and 'downright silliness” in their Christmas stockings this year, according to Trade Me. Trade... Read More
11:00am Fri 14 Dec, 2018
Yvonne Gibson is a feisty 70-something-year-old, and claims to be 'a voice” for the aggrieved of suburban Greerton. Having been told that Tauranga City... Read More
11:52am Fri 07 Dec, 2018
Housing Minister Phil Twyford has attacked the truthfulness of a Weekend Sun column written by National Party leader and Tauranga MP Simon Bridges. In his column... Read More
11:52am Fri 07 Dec, 2018
It's a gift with impact - food, delivered when and where it's needed most. Take the story of a woman who received a bag of groceries, but couldn't understand... Read More
11:51am Fri 07 Dec, 2018
To deny humanity of an unborn child is appalling. That's the opinion of pro-life advocates who are applauding the Bay of Plenty District Health Board for not providing... Read More