Local News

A useful gift idea

If you'd like to gift something to friends and family they'll definitely use while simultaneously helping other Bay families in their time of need - Waipuna Hospice... Read More

Community food support

Countdown is teaming up with Good Neighbour to collect food for families in need in the community. The collection began with frozen foods and meat on December 4,... Read More

Beggars not wanted

'Lazy bastards!” Old Les huffs is in disgust at the very thought of the beggars who've appeared recently on the streets of Mount Maunganui, his patch, his... Read More

Mr G back in town

Mr G's website describes him as a 'contemporary multi-disciplinary artist /designer'. He may not be as shy as Banksie about having his photo taken, but facts about... Read More

Gift grocery bags

They're a couple of Christmas food angels. Tauranga sisters Katie Milgate and Renee Hanna, who saw a desperate need and set out to fill it. First they came up with... Read More

70 year cold case

Over the next four weeks, The Weekend Sun follows the story of Brian Lissette's most rewarding investigative work, a personal cold case stretching back more than... Read More

Long-distance lingerie

They say education is like a bicycle...if you don't pedal you don't go forward. Well, most of the kids at Merivale Primary don't pedal because they don't have bikes;... Read More

Family's lack of support

A Tauranga father and husband is frustrated at the lack of support his family is being given after a home invasion left his wife and two-year-old daughter traumatised. Lee's... Read More

Walking through fires

Kiwi band LIFE Worship battled cancer, a botched vocal cord operation, a breakdown, and a car crash on the journey to record their award-winning album 'Through... Read More

Helping the hard of hearing

Have you ever gone out for dinner, only to find yourself yelling across the table to your companion? Or, you've planned a quiet catch-up with a friend, but quickly... Read More

Hot dogs! Contest 'mo' worries

American competitive eater Matthew Stonie can chug down 62 hot dogs in 10 minutes. The 23-year-old, who can also plug away 25 Big Macs in 22 minutes, is the champion... Read More

Disability seminars aid locals

If you live in the Eastern and Western Bay of Plenty, are already receiving Individualised Funding or thinking about Enhanced Individualised Funding, the Western... Read More