The Bay of Plenty's vibrant screen community will come together on November 28 for Film Bay of Plenty's Christmas celebration to not only recognise the year's... Read More

Three childhood mates and former triathletes will be going the extra mile at this year's Tinman Triathlon, tackling all three distances to raise money for Starship... Read More

Police have a person in custody after an hours-long armed operation in the Bay of Plenty town of Katikati. Two schools, an early childhood centre and a medical... Read More

Tourists on a Rotorua scenic flight got more adventure than they bargained for when the float plane's engine failed mid-air. The Volcanic Air pilot successfully... Read More

Children at Ōtūmoetai Playcentre have been gripping paintbrushes and getting hands-on with colour as Tauranga artist Millie Pidwell has inspired them by demonstrating... Read More

The Weekend Sun is running a series of eight ‘Summer Smart' stories with our good friend Elfie the Circus Elf helping us out to keep safe and healthy these... Read More

Fishery officers will be stepping up pressure on recreational fishers who break rules for set nets during summer. Most recreational fishers follow the rules... Read More

The Pāpāmoa community is once again rallying for the 2025 Emergency Services Food Drive, taking place from 5.30pm next Tuesday, November 25. This annual... Read More

If you're looking for a spot of Christmas shopping away from the hustle and bustle of retail shops, mark your calendar for next Tuesday night. The Tauranga... Read More

Six dogs have been impounded after two people were attacked and bitten in Pāpāmoa last week. The owner of the dogs has spoken out, saying she was bitten... Read More

Rotorua Museum Te Whare Taonga o Te Arawa has announced the appointment of respected New Zealand art gallery director Julie Catchpole as judge for the 2026 Rotorua... Read More

By Giles Dexter of RNZ The Government is celebrating the end of emergency housing motels in Rotorua - but Labour says it has just shifted the problem elsewhere. Rotorua... Read More