Margaret Parker surprised herself. She was totting up how far she'd walked recently, and it came to more than 6000 kilometers in the last five years. 'That's... Read More

Stolen passports and getting stuck on a ferry in the middle of the Caspian Sea for three days has failed to deter two Tauranga men from their mission to travel... Read More

While the Western Bay continues to grow at a rapid rate, the lack of sporting and cultural facilities is holding the city back. In April this year, Tauranga City... Read More

The bus driver is venting in The Weekend Sun front office. To anyone who will listen really. 'Do they have any bloody idea?” He's been manoeuvring his... Read More

The Welcome Bay resident isn't even a cyclist, but he sensed a life-threatening hazard for those who are. And he called for action. 'When they have to stick up... Read More

They were all designed to kill, maim or injure. Now they're mounted like Christmas baubles in a red velvet-lined presentation case. But the case is labelled 'grenades',... Read More

'TGIF - thank God it's Friday”, the universal cry of relief in offices, factories and workplaces anywhere and everywhere, come Friday. The week and the work... Read More

When you meet 14-year-old Rico Nelson, your first reaction might well be 'someone could make a damn fine basketballer out of him.' But you'd be too late, because... Read More

Even with a sniff of spring in the air there are still hundreds, if not thousands, of homes in the Bay of Plenty that are cold, damp, and challenging to live in. That's... Read More

Thank goodness for the Mitre 10 Cup, which kicked off last night at North Harbour. There is a desperate need for the rugby competition that gives fans more than... Read More

To help connect local people with upcoming film career opportunities, Bay of Plenty Film will be delivering a series of free Film Industry Pathways Workshops Bay... Read More

Organisers of a community trail run will be doing their best to leave a minimal footprint on the environment by encouraging participants to carpool and bring their... Read More