As people take to the roads across Waikato, Bay of Plenty and Taranaki to embark on their summer holidays, Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency is encouraging motorists... Read More

If you or your children unwrapped an inflatable toy for Christmas, take note that the ocean isn't the place for them to be tested out. Surf Life Saving... Read More

It's that time of year again. The Mount Mauler leaves beachgoers hot, bothered and covered in itchy red welts. The Weekend Sun hears reports of mauling's... Read More

'Don't get just get a pet for Christmas, get a companion for life.” That was Siobhan Mikaere's message to people this Christmas, urging them to think... Read More

He promised The Weekend Sun when he was elected to office that the Mauao base track was a priority, that he would have it open by Christmas. And last week... Read More

When the fine feast was laid out, any reservations or barriers were swept away by a tide of gravy, custard and goodwill and people sat down and celebrated Christmas... Read More

Santa Claus was spotted this week on the grassy lawn in front of Tauranga's Mission House. It's no surprise, as he's heard about The Elms' new garden lunch... Read More

Caelan Potts has earned the opportunity every talented young Kiwi tennis player dreams about. The 18-year-old from Tauranga will soon start a four-year... Read More

They're social workers with the same qualifications, doing the same thing - but there's a pay gap of tens of thousands of dollars. What's the difference?... Read More

Zip at the back, knees at the front and don't put your legs through the arms. That's the first rule taught at Mount Surf Academy, according to owner... Read More

A variety of wildlife inhabiting the Pukehina shoreline, saltmarsh and estuary area are dangerously threatened by roaming dogs at this time of year as the local... Read More

He's standing staunch, hands on hips, legs spread, open shirt and trilby - looks like a gunslinger. But nothing so dramatic - he's a sulphur miner. His... Read More