Local News

Chess talent rises to national stage

Sun Live learned humility after meeting 11-year-old Alex Carter, who ranked fourth out of 97 in his division at the National Chess Championship in Wellington. After... Read More

Tauranga coastguard prepares for busy summer

With summer on the doorstep, Tauranga Volunteer Coastguard is preparing for its busiest time for saving lives at sea and helping watercraft operators in peril. But... Read More

New centre to improve children’s mental health

Improving healthcare for Bay of Plenty children with neurodevelopmental, behavioural, and mental health concerns is the impetus of a new wellness centre, which... Read More

Tauranga woman helps flood-ravaged homeland

A Spanish early childhood educator living in Tauranga is raising money for pre-schoolers affected by her home country's worst natural disaster in modern history. More... Read More

Proposed $122 million Memorial Park aquatic centre

Sports groups are divided over the size of a pool at the proposed $122 million Memorial Park aquatic centre. The aquatics centre - with bombing pools, splash... Read More

Gardens and Arts Festival: Tickets still available

Don't miss out on the Bay of Plenty Garden & Art Festival. Tickets are still available for this vibrant event, which includes the Palmers Bethlehem-sponsored... Read More

'In jeopardy': Liquor store's one-way street woes

A Tauranga business owner says sales have dropped because of a new road layout and she fears she'll have to shut her store. Lisa Parker owns Liquorland on... Read More

Repair Café launches in Katikati

The Katikati Community Baptist Church is set to launch its own repair café on November 9, telling locals: 'Don't ditch it, let's fix it!” This... Read More

Tauranga-born ice figure skater aims for Olympics

Tauranga-born Petra Lahti has set her sights on representing New Zealand in the next Winter Olympics for ice figure skating. Lahti, 16, is one of two figure... Read More

BoP locals do the locomotion

Enthusiasts will have a chance to see under the chassis, beyond the boiler and through the drive rods of miniature trains this weekend. Tauranga Model Marine... Read More

Tauranga couple set up YWAM base in Mexico

A Tauranga couple have set up a Youth With A Mission (YWAM) base in Mexico by following their dreams - quite literally. Former Mount Maunganui resident Wendy... Read More

No one has to cry alone

Are you grappling with the profound grief and isolation that comes with losing someone to suicide? Grief Support Services invites you to their Remembrance... Read More