Local News

Taking care of business

A new Tauranga start-up is trying to match lonely suppliers with desperate demand. Paul Hewitt already has a sweet spot in the Bay of Plenty business scene... Read More

‘Two fins of the same taniwha’

Despite iwi on and off Motiti Island being divided about the Motiti Island fishing ban (The Weekend Sun, May 29), the decision has backing from Maori electoral... Read More

Gifting of 11 Mission Street a ‘sweet deal‘

The transfer of land at 11 Mission Street is being described 'momentous” occasion that will improve realtionships. Community members came together... Read More

Win for Good Neighbour

Food distribution charity Good Neighbour have taken out the Sustainable Future category at the TECT Community Awards - and the team of 12 staff and 500 volunteers... Read More

Greerton Yarn Bombers celebrate Aotearoa

'Aotearoa: What it Means to me' is the theme for this year's Greerton Village Yarn Bombing. Greerton Mainstreet Manager Sally Benning says it's an appropriate... Read More

Calling local artists to colour up cabinets

The urban landscape is getting more interesting. Otumoetai, Oropi, Mount Maunganui and downtown Tauranga are all going to experience Chorus Cabinet arty... Read More

Calling all young Kiwi filmmakers

Submissions for the 2020 filmmaking International Youth Silent Film Festival - IYSFF- NZ Nationals competition are now open. The IYSFF is a global competition... Read More

The music man’s last hoorah

The self-professed music man has one last show in him and it's really only stairs getting in his way. Brian Cotter has been an announcer for Village Radio... Read More

Therapy dog provides lifeline for Tara

A jovial girl leads a caramel labradoodle around the park, they run up the hill carefree like any other child and their pet. But there is one small clue... Read More

Keeping an eye on things

Papamoa has a strong claim to being the most neighbourly neighbourhood in the country. More than 60 per cent of households are members of Neighbourhood... Read More

Solo parents face rental struggles

Young single parents say they are struggling to secure rental properties in Tauranga because they don't fit the traditional family mould agents and landlords... Read More

Church to rise in Golden Sands

A church is aiming to be a community hub with a new $5 million building in one of Papmoa's newest suburbs. Golden Sands Baptist is taking a unique approach... Read More