Local News

Another protest against SH2 barriers

Rain or shine, State Highway 2 residents are ready to protest once again for their right to turn into the side roads. Median barriers are being installed... Read More

Secret squirrel as AIMS stars line up

Mackenzie Wagstaff is sworn to secrecy. The Year 13 Mount Maunganui College student is helping to prepare a top secret orienteering course for this year's Zespri... Read More

GAF: Early-bird tickets closing soon

With only one week left to snap up early-bird tickets for the Bay of Plenty Garden & Art Festival on November 14-17, festival enthusiasts are activating their... Read More

Op shop gives $100,000 to Pāpāmoa youth

Pāpāmoa's Heavenly Gifts Op Shop is celebrating their second birthday, and their fundraising efforts to generously donate of $100,000 for Pāpāmoa youth. Shop... Read More

Merivale services still open at same site

Merivale Community Centre staff and volunteers are determined to keep their services running for those who need them - despite temporarily not having a building... Read More

NZTA pushes ahead with SH2 median barriers

Work on installing median barriers to prevent right-hand turns on State Highway 2, between Waihī and Ōmokoroa, is going ahead as planned. In response... Read More

Tauranga teen hosts kids’ film fest

A film festival aimed at primary school children - and directed by a Tauranga 13-year-old - is on in the city during the school holiday at a new venue. This... Read More

Tauranga netball swaps Blake Park for Baypark

Tauranga Netball Centre is on the move to Baypark after residing at Mount Maunganui's Blake Park for more than 40 years. The move was given the green light... Read More

Voting open for vacant Western BOP seats

Voting is now open to decide who will fill Western Bay of Plenty District Council's vacant Maketu-Te Puke councillor and Ōmokoroa Community Board seats. Candidates... Read More

‘It’s where I love to be’

She's had people gaping and guessing - who's the young horsewoman riding sidekick to Johnny, the city's famed horseman? Last week The Weekend Sun introduced... Read More

Tia takes up the reins

At Ōtūmoetai College she's 'very blended” - unobtrusive. But outside the classroom, beyond the school gates, 15-year-old Tia Tane has her 'different... Read More

A book sale to wriggle along to!

Te Puke Kiwicoast Lions Club members have been working tirelessly since January to collect and sort thousands of books - now it's time for the reading worms... Read More