An exhibition that told the stories of the creation of Tauranga city from a time of conflict and battle is to be auctioned off. The Battle of Gate Pa Exhibition... Read More

'My perfect day is an autumn day, with autumn leaves scrunching under my gumboots.” This was one young woman's deepest wish when The Weekend Sun sought independent... Read More

Two new walking groups are starting this month as part of Sport Bay of Plenty's City on its Feet initiative, creating more opportunities within the community for... Read More

'It would have been a long time in the planning; it probably would have cost a lot of money, but it would have been a very happy day.” And on the back of... Read More

Nature is conspiring against the little blue penguin like it hasn't done in many years. The birds are dying en masse and local wildlife workers have been left... Read More

Imagine a transport hub, information centre and accommodation provider all in one location in downtown Mount Maunganui. That's the vision local architect Mark Wassung... Read More

Do you live or own property in Papamoa? Then the Papamoa Residents and Ratepayers Association wants you. The group - previously the Papamoa Progressive Association... Read More

No more foggy, cracked mirrors, and no more dark and dingy cubicles that encourage unsightly graffiti. Otumoetai College students will be toileting in relative... Read More

Almost like lightning, Nicola Reeves' Multiple Sclerosis never hits the same place twice. Instead it's very active, striking different spots and leaving a permanent... Read More

Athenree retirees Margaret Clode and John Mickell have taken advantage of the micro-climate conditions on their 1.6-hectare orchard to grow more than 50 types of... Read More

Information packs went out to 477,000 Maori voters this week as the 2018 Maori Electoral Option gets underway. The option runs from April 3-August 2 and allows... Read More

It's a precursor to the 2018 duck shooting season. But be reassured - no mallards, shovelers or paradise ducks will be harmed in the running of this event. It's... Read More