Local News

Uniting against cancer on Daffodil Day

The Cancer Society needs your support this Daffodil Day to help beat cancer in New Zealand. On Friday, August 31 more than 12,000 volunteers will take to the... Read More

Are we barking up the right tree?

All dogs classified as menacing to be neutered, and no more than two beehives in a residential zone. They're just a couple of proposed changes to the rules governing... Read More

Fluttering and dancing in the breeze

Daffodils take Gael Blaymires on a magic carpet ride. 'I see a daffodil and I can still sense, still smell the daffodils and jonquils and snowdrops my grandfather... Read More

Greerton Village Cherry Blossom Festival

There is just over five weeks until Greerton Village's flag ship event - the Cherry Blossom Festival. This will take place on Saturday, September 22, on Chadwick... Read More

Learn with paint

Timo Rannali is helping kids at Tauranga Primary School create a mural depicting their school and local community. It will be installed on an external classroom... Read More

Synchronised strength

It's not just about pinched noses and a face full of makeup. These girls have incredible breathing control, and every movement requires great strength, endurance... Read More

Why should men get the vote?

It's 1893, and society is dominated by women who have been voting since New Zealand's first General Election was held in 1853. They are fully engaged in work,... Read More

Be careful what you wish for

It's an old adage - and it's become heart-breakingly true for Welcome Bay's Shirley Porter. Be careful what you wish for. Her daughter, Karolyn Timarkos, flew... Read More

There’s walking and there’s walking

Margaret Parker surprised herself. She was totting up how far she'd walked recently, and it came to more than 6000 kilometers in the last five years. 'That's... Read More

Tackling the mother of all adventures

Stolen passports and getting stuck on a ferry in the middle of the Caspian Sea for three days has failed to deter two Tauranga men from their mission to travel... Read More

Tauranga Domain needs urgent overhaul

While the Western Bay continues to grow at a rapid rate, the lack of sporting and cultural facilities is holding the city back. In April this year, Tauranga City... Read More

A pittance to pay for progress

The bus driver is venting in The Weekend Sun front office. To anyone who will listen really. 'Do they have any bloody idea?” He's been manoeuvring his... Read More