City Life
10:20am Fri 27 Dec, 2024
The holiday season can be a particularly challenging time for those who are grieving. As the festivities draw closer, it's common to feel a rising sense of unease. 'The... Read More
11:00am Thu 26 Dec, 2024
There are plenty of spaces and places to enjoy in Tauranga during the warm months, and accessibility initiatives are aimed at improving this across the city. Tauranga... Read More
05:00am Thu 26 Dec, 2024
This Boxing Day marks the 20th anniversary of the catastrophic Indian Ocean tsunami, one of the deadliest natural disasters in modern history. On December... Read More
02:00pm Wed 25 Dec, 2024
Ham has edged out lamb to become the top choice for New Zealanders' festive tables this Christmas. A recent online survey reveals that 34.8% of Kiwis will... Read More
01:00pm Wed 25 Dec, 2024
Tauranga Women's Refuge is constantly busy throughout the year, but the festive holiday season is their busiest stretch. With few community support services... Read More
08:54am Wed 25 Dec, 2024
As we prepare to say ka kite rā or farewell to 2024, I want to take a moment to connect with you all. Looking back, 2024 has been filled with challenges... Read More
06:30am Wed 25 Dec, 2024
An elf named Kiwi has been showing Aussies around Santa's forest at the North Pole. Bay of Plenty teacher Virginija Werder moved to Lapland in northern... Read More
05:00pm Tue 24 Dec, 2024
Visitors and residents in the Bay of Plenty are being warned to watch where they tread on the beach this summer. While many people will be here to relax,... Read More
02:00pm Tue 24 Dec, 2024
Christmas and New Year often involve a fair amount of drinking for most adults, so here are some tools to help you make smarter choices about drinking alcohol. There... Read More
01:00pm Tue 24 Dec, 2024
Two siblings beat each other up so badly in a fight over Lego that their parents were too scared to take them to hospital for treatment, fearing Oranga... Read More
11:45am Tue 24 Dec, 2024
It is the most wonderful time of the year. And the busiest, as The Weekend Sun caught up with Tauranga's Big Smoke BBQ pitmaster Mike Jefferies. He sat down... Read More
11:00am Tue 24 Dec, 2024
Barbecues, bonfires, caravans, Christmas trees and days out on the boat are key for a classic Kiwi summer, so now is the time to refresh on some fire safety... Read More
27-Dec 11:35
Bay of Plenty summer music festival guide
27-Dec 10:29
One dead, four injured in Coromandel crash
27-Dec 10:20
How to tackle grief this holiday season
27-Dec 09:27
SH25 closed due to serious crash
27-Dec 08:30
Strong winds forecast to batter North Island
27-Dec 08:02
NZ shark attacks rare, swimmers urged to be wary
27-Dec 07:30
The most page turning titles sought in Tauranga
27-Dec 06:44
SH35 fatal crash brings road toll to three
27-Dec 06:38
Missing man: Rāhui on Ōhope Harbour
27-Dec 06:30
Top tips for safe summer travel
26-Dec 18:00
Fast Facts: Shellfish poisoning
26-Dec 17:00
BoP retailers report mixed results
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