A new op shop has hit Papamoa - and one of the manager's wages are going towards raising funds for a local youth group. Co-manager Lynda Behrent says herself... Read More

Waipuna Hospice's annual Shorts 4 Hospice is back, and it's expected to be bigger, brighter, and better than ever. Fundraising executive Wayne Bloxham says this... Read More

Te Puke's second annual Matariki celebration is set to be a jam-packed, two days' worth of events filled with culture, music and kai on June 23-24. The kaupapa... Read More

Some of New Zealand's 'big kite flyers' will be attending this year's Matariki Kite Day at Matua on Sunday afternoon flying their spectacular world-class kites. ... Read More

With the Bayfair underpass - which runs under State Highway 2 - now open to the public for use, The Weekend Sun caught up with one group which worked hard work... Read More

Bay of Plenty may be home to the next speed climbing Olympian thanks, in part, to the community's support in constructing a brand new inside training wall. 'We've... Read More

Imagine having one dream. One dream that is on your mind every day and has been on your mind every day since you were six years old. For Zyleika Pratt-Smith,... Read More

Even before he speaks in his gravelly baritone, country singer Brendan Dugan is often recognised around Tauranga. 'Even when I'm wearing a mask,” he says.... Read More

When a cauliflower or a cabbage costs upwards of $5 each - and you've got mouths to feed for a whole seven days and money needed for other bills - how do you make... Read More

Two local artists are working together to bring their passion for art and their professional knowledge to help stroke survivors find a new creative outlet, create... Read More

Tauranga residents are invited to check-out Tauranga City Council's draft 30-year plan to support population growth in Ōtūmoetai, Matua, Brookfield, Bellevue... Read More

Bay of Plenty foodbanks are in need of extra grocery supplies after they have seen skyrocketing demand this year. According to Katikati Christian Foodbank public... Read More