City Life

Vaccinations underway in Bay of Plenty

The Te Moana a Toi vaccination programme kicked off this week, with 28 workers at the Port of Tauranga receiving the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine. Huge efforts... Read More

YWAM KOHA to tour NZ ports

The YWAM KOHA recently left Tauranga harbour for a two-week check-over in Lyttleton, before embarking on a port tour of New Zealand. 'After 14 months of... Read More

Growers to decide Zespri approach

It is now up to New Zealand growers to decide whether Zespri should progress with a trial partnership with unauthorised growers of G3 kiwifruit in China. ... Read More

All aces at Otumoetai Tennis

'Tennis never stops at Otumoetai.” This attitude has seen Otumoetai Tennis Club rewarded, with the club winning Tennis New Zealand Club of the Year... Read More

A shining star for youth

Plush carpets underfoot, a large modern kitchen with a fully stocked walk-in pantry, a map of the Tauranga Moana rohe on the dining room wall and a piano in... Read More

Neighbour disputes artwork claims

The man accused of defacing his neighbour's artwork claims the allegations are false. The Weekend Sun reported last week that Welcome Bay resident James... Read More

Community generosity results in seven prams

A letter that ran on The Weekend Sun's letters page last week has stirred up a flurry of kindness in the community. 'Avenues Sun Deliverer', who wishes... Read More

Lost and found

Memorial stained glass windows, thought to have been destroyed and lost forever in a fire that gutted Tauranga's Holy Trinity Anglican Church 20 years ago,... Read More

Epic weekend in store for Tauranga next month

The Silver Ferns, the Blackcaps and the White Ferns, as well as the Royal New Zealand Ballet, are all set to shine in Tauranga on March 6-7, providing a huge... Read More

Pie Awards back on the menu

After an unscheduled year off, the largest and longest running food competition in New Zealand is back. Pie lovers around New Zealand were devastated when the... Read More

Gear up for Bike Day

For those keen to explore the Te Puna to Omokoroa cycleway, an exciting family bike day is planned for March. 'We've run the Te Puna Quarry Fest over a... Read More

Controversial phosphate rock shipment arriving

The latest in a controversial shipment of phosphate rock from Western Sahara is set to arrive in Tauranga this weekend. The IVS Phoenix is scheduled to arrive... Read More