The world's biggest literary event for children is coming to the Bay of Plenty, as local super-readers join more than 8000 children worldwide to compete for the... Read More

Heads are down, fingers are tapping on the keyboard, small groups are conversing and the invigorating aroma of coffee wafts in from the front door. Welcome to... Read More

Welcome Bay's Bex Tereu is a woman constantly on the go, working at the Parenting Place, writing a blog and business column, and being mum to two children. When... Read More

With Matariki approaching, the gap in the line-up of the Matariki carvings on The Strand is being noticed. The carvings represent a Maori interpretation of the... Read More

'After 27 years in Tauranga we have decided to move on.” That's the thrust of a message to The Weekend Sun this week. It's both a message and an indictment... Read More

If you grew up in the last two decades, you may remember buzzing with excitement as you lined up in front of a bus ready to meet the famous man in yellow -... Read More

Imagine struggling both mentally and physically to do simple tasks such as washing the dishes or hanging out the washing. Chronic fatigue syndrome is not simply... Read More

Local youth workers will be serving up sausages with a side of inspiration to Tauranga students this month to mark Youth Week 2018. The week is held every... Read More

'I lost a job about four years ago that was a direct result of having endometriosis.” Laura, who doesn't want to use her real name out of fear of... Read More

The blessing of a new boat for Sailability Tauranga's small fleet marked a recent milestone in the charity that has become established in the city over the... Read More

Coming across the finish line with a personal best is this year's goal at the Mount Maunganui Runners & Walkers Half Marathon. Going strong for 32 years,... Read More

A poll is currently underway to determine whether the Western Bay of Plenty District Council should introduce Maori wards - but are they necessary? A WBOPDC... Read More