Local News

Neighbours lead plea for less speed

Te Puke residents are calling for action to slow down speeding drivers on Boucher Ave following the third crash there this year. Early on Sunday morning,... Read More

Fireside chat with David Seymour

The Weekend Sun has a warm spot by the fire, at Number 1 The Strand, for politicians to stop by and share their ideas ahead of the upcoming election. First... Read More

‘Geddon’s gaming arena

A gaming arena using New Zealand's largest videogame trailer is coming to Tauranga Armageddon, which kicks off tomorrow. The Ping Zero trailer folds out... Read More

Motiti-inspired fishing show airs final season

The final season of Motiti-inspired fishing show, TradeZone Addicted to Fishing, starts tomorrow. Host and show creator Nicky Sinden found her love for... Read More

Business owners celebrate free Tauranga parking

After a 12 year fight a Tauranga business owner finally feels vindicated. Bill Campbell has been pushing for free parking in the Tauranga CBD since he and... Read More

Volunteers in short supply

Waipuna Hospice Papamoa Charity Shop is in desperate need of volunteers in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. The hospice needs to raise $4.25 million this year... Read More

Totara St says: ‘thank you’

Totara St survived the day the music died and has returned post-COVID with a busy line-up of gigs. The venue's successful reopening was supported by 226... Read More

Please help find Wilson

The public are being asked to help find 'Wilson -' a knitted rugby player who was ripped off a yarn bombed tree in Greerton Village last Thursday. 'We... Read More

Katikati‘s best shot

Nestled at the start of Katikati is a well-kept secret that has international recognition. The Shot Dart factory turns 50 this year and like many Kiwi businesses... Read More

Public meeting turns testy

Tauranga City Mayor Tenby Powell is defending his decision to walk out of a public meeting in Papamoa this week. The Papamoa Residents & Ratepayers Association... Read More

History behind special union

It's been more than 20 years since Manu Kuka died in a vehicle accident near Paeroa in 1998, but he is remembered every time the Arataki and Te Puna rugby clubs... Read More

Digging up gold in Te Puke

With lockdown upon them, Maureen and Colin Binns thought they would have no market for the hundreds of truffles ripening in their Te Puke truffiere. 'We had a... Read More