Local News

Topp Twins’ tango in Tauranga

It's been nearly a decade since New Zealand's most famous sisters the Topp Twins last played Tauranga - but that will change next week. An intimate evening of comedy,... Read More

Holes in the roof! Scouts need help

According to their own law, boy scouts have courage in all difficulties. And a scout is also careful of possessions and property. But the keas, cubs and scout of... Read More

The ultimate fitness test

The fittest team in the country will be decided at a two-day mass CrossFit event this Labour Weekend, as more than 500 athletes push themselves to their physical... Read More

Debbie’s wonderful world of books

Debbie McCauley has a writer's conundrum. Two people are murdered, eaten and their heads rolled down the aisle at a church service. It's not the dark... Read More

Tall, trim and transformed

Hair in curlers and wearing her casual clothes, Megan Buyn walks into Sun Media's offices with a gentle smile, a shy persona and a small entourage. They step into... Read More

Home is anywhere in the world

I wanted to talk about that dubious penalty that kept a subpar Australia in the Rugby World Cup. But international Friendship Forces were against me. Anne Vaughan... Read More

Chairs with new legs

What happens when you task four students with differing career paths to create one project? One, very chaotic, colourful, and creative art block at Bay of Plenty... Read More

Fascinators in the field

There'll be sweepstakes and big bets being placed this Melbourne Cup, but the real winners of Tauranga's Melbourne Cup Rotary Charity Luncheon will be three non-profit... Read More

Opotiki to stage Irish performance

For the first time Opotiki is to be the venue for a Tauranga Arts Festival performance with Irish singer-songwriter Roesy on a double-bill with traditional Irish... Read More

Heels, headshots and hairspray

Creativity is in her blood. It stems from being the middle child. Mount Maunganui's Rachael Annear dabbles in photography, art, crafts and especially likes to bake. 'I'm... Read More

‘Wheelie’ challenging event

A new multi-day mountain biking event, starting on The Strand in Tauranga and travelling throughout the Bay of Plenty and Coromandel, is set to confirm the region's... Read More

Nikola’s teaching scholarship

Nikola Patrick was the top Maori pupil in her class at school, and her dad didn't approve. 'He was a very staunch European, Navy man,” says Nikola. But it... Read More