Local News

If you’ve got it, haunt it

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

Have your say on how you want to skate in Tauranga

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

Saving penguin city

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

Shot bro

A series of large electronic billboards around Tauranga are carrying a simple yet powerful message encouraging people to get vaccinated against Covid-19. ... Read More

Rena exhibition hits The Strand

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

Region mourns loss of ‘role model’ rugby star

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

Weaving kete whakairo

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

Gumboot Friday II goes virtual

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

Real estate pages arrive in your Weekend Sun

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

Southern Fiords Trip

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

A team effort

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

Historic milestone for former Bay student

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