Local News

Caring for wildlife for 20 years

With nowhere for them to go, ARRC Wildlife Trust has been wrapping its wings of support around hurt and orphaned birds in the Bay of Plenty for 20 years. The charity... Read More

Mambas cutting a deadly path

It's more than a very successful basketball team. It's a culture. 'It's about growing boys into great young men,” says coach Makayla Daysh. 'And doing it through... Read More

Diwali bringing the brightness

As the 'Diya's' golden flames flicker into light this weekend, darkness will be ushered away and prosperity will be welcomed in! Tauranga Diwali Festival is set... Read More

Debbie’s wonderful world of books

Debbie McCauley has a writer's conundrum. Two people are murdered, eaten and their heads rolled down the aisle at a church service. It's not the dark... Read More

Olympic squash hopefuls to hit Tauranga courts

With squash just announced an Olympic sport for the games in Los Angeles in 2028, Tauranga will see some the world's best players on-court here in our city this... Read More

Kaimai tracks being assessed for possible re-openi

The Department of Conservation together with mana whenua are assessing closed tracks in Kaimai Mamaku Conservation Park this month with the aim to begin phased... Read More

‘New Zealand’s Abandoned City’

He's the curly mopped Brit that has become a fast favourite among us Kiwis, sharing his personal take on our people, places, pies, fish 'n' chips, and cheese prices... Read More

Buenos dias and Kia ora!

Have you been called by a Sun Media guy with a thick South American accent lately? Hwahn - that's his name. That's how it's pronounced. But Hwahn is actually... Read More

Teens collaborate for first ‘metal fusion’

Three metalcore bands from high schools in Tauranga - who all made it to 2023's Smokefree Rockquest finals - are collaborating in a 'first of its kind' concert... Read More

Reminder for boaties before hitting water

Boaties planning to hit Bay of Plenty waters this long weekend are encouraged to ensure they've serviced their engine and given their vessel a once-over to avoid... Read More

100 years of Shirley

She's Shirley from Shirley - and she's as sharp as a tack for a lady celebrating her 100th birthday today! It was the 20th of October 1923, exactly 100 years... Read More

Uncover the secret to ‘living in harmony’

Old and young alike - immerse yourself in the unique and diverse culture of China at 'Living in Harmony' this weekend and learn something new! Multicultural Tauranga... Read More