Police are appealing for witnesses after a pedestrian was seriously injured in a crash in Tauranga. Police were called to the crash, where a pedestrian has... Read More

A desperate search is underway after a person went missing in the water near Thames. Police were called to the scene off Thames Coast Rd at 9.45am after someone... Read More

More than 100 books were dropped at The Hub Te Puke.. They will be added to the Christmas parcels that are being distributed to needy families by The Hub... Read More

A cost-saving initiative is helping police make the most of its resources by reusing parts from written-off police vehicles to repair others in the fleet. Instead... Read More

After having had doors that were barred and bolted for more than three years, Te Puke's Capitol Theatre is enjoying a renaissance. Under the Experience Te Puke... Read More

Police were called to an incident on Dive Cr in Tauranga on Saturday following reports of disorder. Officers were called about 3.15pm after reports of a man... Read More

From library opening hours and rubbish collections to freedom camping, dog walking and cycle trails, Western Bay of Plenty District Council has put together... Read More

A judge has described the actions of a man who repeatedly hit his dog with a large square shovel, and later assaulted his daughter, as "callous and cruel... Read More

As summer heats up across the Bay of Plenty, harbourmaster staff are urging boaties and paddlers to brush up on the rules, after more than 100 safety breaches... Read More

A rare and prestigious honour was celebrated for four young Tauranga men who reached the pinnacle achievement in the Boys' Brigade. Joshua Brown, Elijah Keam,... Read More

Two locations, three expansions, and 21 years later, Cornerstone Bar has stood the test of time. The family-owned Tauranga institution celebrates its 21st... Read More

The Weekend Sun is celebrating the long, sunny days ahead with an Unstoppable Summer photo competition - so we want to see how you're enjoying it! Whether... Read More