Local News
06:00am Fri 20 Jan, 2023
Young burn survivors find their second family and a place to grow confidence, self-esteem and friendships at Camp Awhi. During the weekend and start of this... Read More
06:00am Fri 20 Jan, 2023
If you're going to hold a garage sale, why not rope in more than two dozen neighbours and make a big day of it? That's the thinking behind Saturday morning's... Read More
06:00am Fri 20 Jan, 2023
The Mount Everest Challenge is back for 2023. The mission of the charity fundraiser is simple - walk, run or crawl up Mauao 38 times in 50 days; which is the... Read More
06:00am Fri 20 Jan, 2023
A phenomenal 40 years' worth of reading has been achieved by local kids taking part in Tauranga City Library's summer reading challenge, Kia Kaha te Pānui. The... Read More
06:00am Fri 20 Jan, 2023
A free series of three public history lectures is being held starting on Sunday, January 22, that will provide an opportunity to learn about how Tauranga City... Read More
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06:00am Fri 20 Jan, 2023
Latin dancers around the country have thrown their support behind a Tauranga resident who's working towards making partner dancing more inclusive. Kazel Law... Read More
06:00am Fri 20 Jan, 2023
Diabetes NZ's Bay of Plenty Family Camp 2023 has got the green light - a boon for families and friends of diabetics in the region - with NZCT awarding the event... Read More
06:00am Fri 20 Jan, 2023
Tauranga's Chris Duggan has been interviewed for many stories in The Weekend Sun over the years - all to promote The House of Science, its work, goals and funding... Read More
06:00am Fri 13 Jan, 2023
Tauranga's own Elvis is rocking over to Australia this weekend to see if he can bring home the top prize and some Aussie money from the Penrith Panthers Elvis... Read More
06:00am Fri 13 Jan, 2023
Katikati is further securing its seat as the avocado capital of New Zealand - literally! Two creative projects are being fundraised for this year by local groups... Read More
06:00am Fri 13 Jan, 2023
The Aongatete Forest Project and its volunteers are starting 2023 on a high, with the recent opening of their newly expanded kōhanga. Trustee David Peters says... Read More
06:00am Fri 13 Jan, 2023
Brad Fleming has joined the Big Buddy team and believes that having a good male role model is what can make the difference in young boys' lives. The retired... Read More