Eastern region surf lifeguards rescue 25 people
Boat checks spark concerns for Lake Tarawera
Health NZ says systems unaffected by breach

Mother of killed teen calls for tougher laws

Sam Ruthe targets another record in 1000m race

LOCAL

Selwyn Ridge leads Wednesday Challenge push

Youth disorder sees officer struck in Whangamatā
Police investigate two deaths at BoP property

Police are investigating the deaths of two people found in...
Surf rescues soar as swimmers ignore flags

Surf lifeguard rescues in the Eastern region have surged...
Bay of Plenty road deaths 2025

Christmas was cancelled for one Bay of Plenty family who...
Two taken to hospital after city centre crash

Two people were taken to Rotorua Hospital yesterday after..

TRAFFIC & CRASHES

Mother of killed teen calls for tougher laws

Two taken to hospital after city centre crash
Bay of Plenty road deaths 2025

Christmas was cancelled for one Bay of Plenty family who...
Road deaths fall for third consecutive year

The number of people killed on New Zealand roads has fallen...

VIDEOS

Gun spotted in car turns out to be a toy

Watch: Reckless driving caught on dashcam

Restoration begins at historic Monmouth Redoubt

Large garage fire extinguished in central Tauranga

Sunday morning orca surfing encounter

Zac Green readies for D1NZ drifting grand finals

COUNCIL

Local leaders share hopes for 2026

Over 2000 wallabies controlled across BOP
Community New Year's Eve celebrations cancelled

Five community events planned for New Year's Eve in Tauranga...
Libraries set for blockbuster reading this season

Tauranga City Libraries is gearing up for another blockbuster...

BLOGS

Kinda nice fluffy Christmassy stuff

Roger Rabbits with Jim Bunny 'Finish '25 upbeat,”...
Take care and stay safe

A message from Mayor Mahé with Mahé Drysdale It's...
The Golden Turtle Awards 2025

Music Plus with Winston Watusi watusi@thesun.co.nz It's...
’Tis time to recharge and reconnect

Words from the Western Bay Mayor with James Denyer Kia...
Why darts has become must-watch Christmas sport on Kiwi mornings

Sports correspondent & historian with Sideline Sid While...
Carols, candy canes and Christmas trees

Roger Rabbits with Jim Bunny 'Come all ye faithful,...
Punjabi rap, Nordic roots, summertime blues

Music Plus with Winston Watusi watusi@thesun.co.nz December...
Go eco-friendly with your weed control

Grow With the Flow with Melissa Cox It's been a...

03-Jan 10:00

Eastern region surf lifeguards rescue 25 people

03-Jan 08:00

Boat checks spark concerns for Lake Tarawera

03-Jan 07:00

Health NZ says systems unaffected by breach

03-Jan 06:00

Mother of killed teen calls for tougher laws

02-Jan 15:00

Selwyn Ridge leads Wednesday Challenge push

02-Jan 14:00

Sam Ruthe targets another record in 1000m race

02-Jan 13:00

Youth disorder sees officer struck in Whangamatā

02-Jan 12:30

Two taken to hospital after city centre crash

02-Jan 11:00

Surf rescues soar as swimmers ignore flags

02-Jan 09:43

Police investigate two deaths at BoP property

02-Jan 08:30

Bay of Plenty road deaths 2025

02-Jan 08:00

Local leaders share hopes for 2026
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