Local News
08:30am Fri 29 Oct, 2021
Creating magic this Halloween will be nothing new for Pāpāmoa Unlimited event organiser Julia Manktelow. Faced with the uncertainties of Covid-19 restrictions,... Read More
08:30am Fri 29 Oct, 2021
If doing ollies, kick flips and nose grabs are your thing, then Tauranga City Council wants to hear from you. Council is co-designing and identifying the... Read More
08:30am Fri 29 Oct, 2021
The interior design tastes of Mullet the little blue penguin are causing concern for those who provide guardianship and protection during the crucial penguin... Read More
08:30am Fri 22 Oct, 2021
Just over 10 years ago, Vision Media director Ross Brown was hanging out of a helicopter off the Tauranga coast. Wrapped in harnesses, with feet planted... Read More
08:30am Fri 22 Oct, 2021
The region's rugby clubs are in mourning this week following the loss of a proud Māori, role model, father, husband, son and brother in Sean Wainui. The... Read More
08:30am Fri 22 Oct, 2021
The weaving together of two cultures is being illustrated in a new way this month, with an outdoor installation at The Elms' Heritage Garden. Renowned artists... Read More
08:30am Fri 22 Oct, 2021
Like the rest of New Zealand, Mental health charity I Am Hope has had to adapt and overcome Covid lockdown challenges to launch its second Gumboot Friday virtually. ... Read More
08:30am Fri 22 Oct, 2021
Starting this weekend, Weekend Sun readers will receive the new Homed BOP real estate insert with their regular newspaper delivery. A partnership between Sun... Read More
08:30am Fri 22 Oct, 2021
Anyone looking for a trip with a difference should consider an expedition cruise of Fiordland's southern fiords. The trip, with Heritage Expeditions, caters... Read More
08:30am Fri 22 Oct, 2021
A 'liquorice allsorts” selection of art has come together for an intimate show at Gallery Te Puna. The TAG Team exhibition features the creations... Read More
08:30am Fri 22 Oct, 2021
When former Otūmoetai College student Dale Kutia joined the Air Force, women were segregated from men, hardly any trades were open to them and their male colleagues... Read More












