Construction is set to begin on the Gate Pā Community Centre at 13-15 Anzac Rd, marking a major milestone for a project years in the making. Gate Pā Community... Read More

Paengaroa's George Crawford has taken a significant increase in horsepower in his stride. The speedway driver has stepped up from an entry-level racing class... Read More

A full day of festive entertainment is on tomorrow, December 6, from 10am-4pm as Tauranga's Christmas in the Park gets under way for 2025. The annual community-focused... Read More

SPCA is calling on New Zealanders to give the ultimate Christmas present this year - the gift of safety, healing and a second chance for animals in need. Every... Read More

The Weekend Sun is running a series of eight 'Summer Smart' stories with our good friend Elfie the Circus Elf helping us out to keep safe and healthy these Christmas... Read More

Two Bay Boardriders will battle the waves in Peru next month when representing New Zealand at the junior world surfing championships. Mount Maunganui surfers... Read More

Bethlehem College has expanded into Ōmokoroa by opening a preschool four months ago and has plans to build a primary school next door, with current schooling... Read More

Ōmokoroa conservation advocate Christina Cleaver has been honoured with the Bay Conservation Alliance Trophy for outstanding contribution to conservation in... Read More

Tauranga's annual celebration of inclusion and community spirit returns this coming week with Celebrate Together 2025 - a free circus-themed festival marking... Read More

A Wellington man is being hailed for his quick thinking and bravery after paddling into a dangerous rip to rescue a woman who was swept hundreds of metres offshore... Read More

Tauranga Women's Refuge is in the process of piloting a rangatahi programme, called Whakamoeariki, for teen boys focused on creating and strengthening a link... Read More

Tauranga and Western Bay of Plenty get ready - Santa's on his way to spread festive joy by parading through towns next month. Santa is first expected to surface... Read More