Ask yourself this: When was the last time you spoke with your neighbour? Do you know your local community support groups? Are you aware of what challenges face... Read More

Working as an early childhood teacher is not only a satisfying job but an important one too, says Phillip Ozzane. The teacher educator who specialises in early... Read More

More mail madness. It involves mail going missing, mail being found but delivered to the wrong address, mail disappearing and postage stamps offered up as compensation. It... Read More

The family photograph isn't complete. There's new mum Wendy holding newly arrived 8lb 9oz (6.3kg) Indigo, or Indie for short, and there's a proud new dad Alex.... Read More

When the Smiths travel to Fiji, packed in their luggage - as well as the usual togs and sunblock - is more than 50kg of rugby balls and sporting gear. The Smiths... Read More

Melanie Stone shoves the gear box into first gear, puts her foot down, and the engine roars into life. 'Yeah baby, bring it on,” the SunMedia finance manager... Read More

Waipuna Park will fill with colour as the Colour Dash comes back to its roots in Tauranga on Sunday, April 10. This year, participants can walk, jog, or run a 3km... Read More

The job may be done, but it's not necessarily dusted. The Tauranga City Council has decided the new Greerton Library will remain just that - Greerton Library and... Read More

Esther Richards was doomed to be 49 forever. That was her age when she was diagnosed with terminal brain cancer and she wasn't expected to live beyond that. 'But... Read More

Sarah Skousgaard's dog Pippy. Pet Perfect is a monthly feature in The Weekend Sun and we want to see your pets. Send your cute animal snaps to editorials@thesun.co.nz... Read More

Every hour, 52 New Zealanders call 111 for an ambulance. This highlights the need for St John during their annual appeal week, from April 4-10. Karla and Scott... Read More

Tauranga City United AFC's premier team is looking forward to their first home game this Sunday against Birkenhead United. Their new season is off to a great start... Read More