Summer is here and Katikati's revamped Dave Hume Heated Pool is on track to reopen on December 17. 'As the kaitiaki [guardians] of this beloved community... Read More

Western Bay of Plenty District Council has officially adopted its Annual Report for 2024/2025, celebrating a year of major achievements and acknowledging... Read More

A new art gallery celebrating creativity in people living with dementia has opened at Tauranga Hospital, marking the launch of a unique partnership with the... Read More

Surf lifeguards from Hot Water Beach through to Tairāwhiti Gisborne have been put through their paces this week at Mount Maunganui Main Beach as part of a two-day... Read More

A section of Cambridge Rd in Tauranga will be closed for close to a month next year. The northbound lane on Cambridge Rd, from the SH29 intersection to 579... Read More

The sound of Christmas is set to fill Haiku Reserve as the Katikati Concert Band hosts its second Carols at Haiku event. Carols at Haiku was introduced in... Read More

A 15-year-old volunteer lifeguard has played a key role in three separate rescues during a demanding weekend at Pāpāmoa Beach. Jayden Harris, a Pāpāmoa... Read More

Construction is set to begin on the Gate Pā Community Centre at 13-15 Anzac Rd, marking a major milestone for a project years in the making. Gate Pā Community... Read More

Paengaroa's George Crawford has taken a significant increase in horsepower in his stride. The speedway driver has stepped up from an entry-level racing class... Read More

A full day of festive entertainment is on tomorrow, December 6, from 10am-4pm as Tauranga's Christmas in the Park gets under way for 2025. The annual community-focused... Read More

SPCA is calling on New Zealanders to give the ultimate Christmas present this year - the gift of safety, healing and a second chance for animals in need. Every... Read More

The Weekend Sun is running a series of eight 'Summer Smart' stories with our good friend Elfie the Circus Elf helping us out to keep safe and healthy these Christmas... Read More