Local News
10:10am Fri 03 Jul, 2020
Times are tense but one couple is rolling up their sleeves and turning relaxation into a recipe for success. Dave and Renee Agnew have literally got themselves... Read More
10:00am Fri 03 Jul, 2020
Sue MacDougall is sending a strong message about the importance of standing alone in her upcoming exhibition. The Tauranga artist's series of 17 of works... Read More
09:50am Fri 03 Jul, 2020
A homeless man says he is angry after his personal belongings were taken and dumped near a skip bin by council cleaners. The man, who wishes to remain... Read More
09:40am Fri 03 Jul, 2020
LegaSea are proposing an overhaul of New Zealand's fisheries system, which could see the end of 'no take' fishing zones. The proposal, called Rescue Fish,... Read More
08:00am Fri 03 Jul, 2020
For those who want to try their hand at radio-controlled model yacht racing, the place to be is behind Monterey Key in Papamoa, where Dusty Waddell and a seasoned... Read More
10:00am Fri 26 Jun, 2020
Given his bright eyes and bundles of energy, it is hard to believe Tauranga toddler Taika Macefield lives with a life-threatening heart defect. So far in... Read More
09:50am Fri 26 Jun, 2020
Mt Maunganui lifeguard Fergus Reiger is one of 15 surf lifeguards from around New Zealand who have been selected for the prestigious BP Leaders for Life leadership... Read More
09:40am Fri 26 Jun, 2020
Losing a job is 'terrifying' and 'exciting' at the same time, says Tauranga recruitment specialist Bernadette Ryan-Hopkins. The Weekend Sun caught up with... Read More
09:30am Fri 26 Jun, 2020
John Little still stands tall like the homes he has built around Tauranga. And like those buildings he will live past the 100-year milestone he has just reached. John... Read More
09:20am Fri 26 Jun, 2020
As I arrive at the door I'm greeted by a strange male mannequin with a camera lens for an eye, a hairy chest and homemade clothes. On the floor of the living... Read More
09:10am Fri 26 Jun, 2020
Tommy Kapai Wilson is on a mission to connect community members with homeless families through the 'Awhi Up' programme. The new initiative aims is now helping... Read More
09:00am Fri 26 Jun, 2020
The unveiling of a beautifully painted seven-metre long waka at the Historic Village on Saturday, June 27, marks the beginning of a creative response designed... Read More