Local News
07:18am Fri 01 May, 2020
The Weekend Sun and Tourism Bay of Plenty have teamed up for the 'No Place Like Home' campaign. We will be profiling some of our sensational little businesses... Read More
07:13am Fri 01 May, 2020
Space for back-fist strikes, axe kicks, internet and a device, is all that's needed to participate in The Martial Arts Academy's live online classes. 'We don't... Read More
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07:08am Fri 01 May, 2020
'I struggle to look at the photos, I get really emotional,” says Mount Maunganui photographer Cate Duff. She has taken numerous photographs of Mount beach... Read More
08:42am Wed 29 Apr, 2020
The move to Alert Level 3 is seeing a change of how Tauranga businesses are now operating. Many business that were forced to close during lockdown, have... Read More
12:49pm Fri 24 Apr, 2020
Anzac Day commemorations have probably never been easier, more interactive or more personal than they will be on Saturday. For starters many people in Tauranga... Read More
12:48pm Fri 24 Apr, 2020
Grandpa's House - a new song for ANZAC Day from Nigel Masters and the Kokomo team. Commemorating ANZAC Day 2020, Tauranga, New Zealand - Written and Performed... Read More
12:34pm Fri 24 Apr, 2020
Mount Maunganui RSA chaplain Rev Marie Gilpin would normally be very involved in Anzac Day Dawn and Civic Services. In fact she usually holds services all week... Read More
11:37am Fri 24 Apr, 2020
Three appointments were made to the board of the Tauranga Art Gallery Trust this week. Emma Gardiner, Rosemary Protheroe and Steven Farrant are the new trustees... Read More
06:59am Fri 24 Apr, 2020
During Alert Level 3, as in Alert Level 4, medical centres and hospitals are still open. You can access all the treatments, vaccinations and medicines that you... Read More
02:01pm Thu 23 Apr, 2020
Tauranga City Council will provide relief for small and medium sized businesses and community groups facing financial difficulties during the coronavirus pandemic. The... Read More
01:47pm Wed 22 Apr, 2020
A Tauranga man's afternoon walk along Wairoa River took an unexpected turn after he caught a 20kg kingfish with his hands. Logan Reid was walking his dog... Read More
12:06pm Wed 22 Apr, 2020
We are commemorating Anzac Day with reader-generated stories. Send your friend's or relative's story and photos to daniel@thesun.co.nz First up, former Tauranga... Read More