Local News
07:29am Fri 12 Jan, 2024
Western Bay of Plenty District Council is on the hunt for some stunning pics to be included in its documents and website - so it has made a photo competition... Read More
07:00am Fri 12 Jan, 2024
Some of New Zealand's top shearers will have their hand piece ready to race this Saturday, January 13, as the 22nd Te Puna Speed Shear gets underway 5.30pm. Spokesperson... Read More
06:00am Fri 12 Jan, 2024
Tauranga's Flynn Weatherall has just become one of the youngest club captains in the country, assuming duties at his Omanu club last month after the position... Read More
11:03am Fri 22 Dec, 2023
In a maritime milestone, the new Coastguard boat for Tauranga Volunteer Coastguard has made its grand arrival into Tauranga harbour. The new TECT Rescue vessel,... Read More
10:58am Fri 22 Dec, 2023
After taking the limelight last year, the 'Shapes of Summer' exhibition is once again set to light up Tauranga waterfront as the city centre switches on for summer. This... Read More
10:48am Fri 22 Dec, 2023
As most families celebrate the festive season, for some it can be a crisis point. A time when things boil over, unexpectedly go awry, go very wrong, get worse,... Read More
10:39am Fri 22 Dec, 2023
Get ready for an epic New Year's Eve in Tauranga! Tauranga City Council is hosting five free family-friendly community celebrations in the CBD, Greerton, Pāpāmoa,... Read More
10:33am Fri 22 Dec, 2023
As The Sun hits the letterbox today, a swathe of volunteers will be rolling up their sleeves to help host St Peter's in the City's free annual Christmas dinner for... Read More
10:20am Fri 22 Dec, 2023
Christmas can be a really hard time of year. There can be a lot of pressure that can build up and it can be hard to cope. But don't think that there's nowhere... Read More
10:03am Fri 22 Dec, 2023
All aboard! A familiar whistle has been echoing through the air at Mount Maunganui, as the popular Pepi Toot train once again takes to the streets of the town, much... Read More
09:44am Fri 22 Dec, 2023
A pool facility that's served a Tauranga community for more than 50 years is to be replaced by a new aquatic centre over the other side of town. The move by... Read More
09:30am Fri 22 Dec, 2023
A veteran of Mount Maunganui Lifeguard Service is reminding beach-goers to stay safe in the surf this summer after he pulled two people from the water at Mount Main... Read More