The Weekend Sun tried to trip Santa with some Christmas trivia and he gazumped us, came straight back with some of his own. 'Santa, were you aware of, and... Read More

Darrell Hellier, commonly known as Mr D, truly does put the word 'care' into his role of caretaker at Bethlehem School. He has gone above and beyond his... Read More

Dune restoration specialist Greg Jenks says healthy dunes play a crucial role in preventing erosion of Tauranga beaches. Forest and Bird Tauranga is hosting... Read More

Disney's Moana, fire breathing dragons and pirates will be joining Elsa and Ana on their new Frozen float, Batman in his Bat Mobile, Snow White, Sleeping Beauty,... Read More

Brenna Roband has spent the past four years running beach clean-ups in Tauranga and in that time has collected about 284 kilograms of waste. The Tauranga... Read More

A campers service hub planned for Waihi Beach will be up and operating by Christmas - but seven kilometres and eight minutes driving time down the road at Bowentown. ... Read More

The Government has cleared the way for the Bay of Plenty Regional Council to divest itself of the problematic Tauranga city bus services and for Tauranga City... Read More

A lifesize advent calendar is set to open this Sunday in Tauranga's Red Square. The Downtown Tauranga initiative showcases 24 local charities and artists... Read More

It was a family acknowledging the selfless service by one of their own. Glenn Williams, fire chief to the volunteers in Te Puke, had given 40 years to the... Read More

The crown prosecutor turned politician says prosecute the beggars. Simon Bridges, leader of the opposition and MP for Tauranga has 'respectfully suggested”... Read More

The doing is the pleasure for Phil Hansen. 'I don't do it for the completed object, rather it's getting there, the conceiving and taking it all the way... Read More

The Chase's 'Dark Destroyer' is using his sharp mind and his profile to help out the homeless in Tauranga this week. Shaun Wallace is one of the stars of... Read More