Katikati resident and first-term Western Bay of Plenty councillor James Denyer has joined the race to become the district's next mayor in October's Local Body... Read More

To combat the Bay of Plenty Regional Council's 'invisibility”, it is taking a multi-faceted approach ahead of the Local Body Election in October. Chairman... Read More

With 11 artworks illuminating Tauranga's urban landscape this week - to bring creativity vibrancy to the city - The Weekend Sun talks to two artists to shed some... Read More

Despite the Government announcing New Zealand's borders will open at the end of July, a Mount Maunganui gift and souvenir shop owner is still playing the waiting... Read More

Tauranga choir Everybody Sings has started up again after months of Covid closure - and it has a new name. The un-auditioned choir is now called All Together... Read More

Bay of Plenty get ready - the Port of Tauranga 59th National Jazz Festival is only one month away from showcasing performances of some Aotearoa's best jazz musicians,... Read More

If it's tranquility you seek, you'll find the perfect place to unwind in the Bay. This region is home to many geothermal hot pools including Mount Maunganui's... Read More

Queen's Birthday weekend is the time when, for the past 17 years, you can visit the iconic Waihi Beach Art & Craft Fair. 'This year will be exciting after all... Read More

A New Zealand-wide charitable organisation with a focus on lending new mums a helping hand are welcoming in the Tauranga community with their newest chapter. Loved... Read More

Bethlehem resident Tony Grayburn is no stranger to the workings of Rotary. And being a member of different Rotary clubs for 54 years he is well-versed in bestowing... Read More

With the colder weather creeping in over the ongoing impacts of Covid-19, Tauranga's food truck owners are struggling to make ends meet. 'Most trucks, sadly,... Read More

A family heirloom is a treasured item that can be passed down through generations. Tauranga Embroiderers' Guild member Cathleen Meichtry is blessed enough to... Read More