Public reporting on key performance indicators for Oranga Tamariki show the Ministry is making strong progress on its most important goals, Minister for Children... Read More

If you think classical music and kids don't mix, think again. Opus Orchestra is about to prove they do with its high-energy, family-friendly concert Party Time... Read More

Action Equipment Katikati are combining a community fundraiser with one of their best selling products - the Husqvarna Automower. Branch Manager Mel Smyth... Read More

If you are ever near the Bay of Islands in Northland, there's only one way to explore it. And that is by sea. My family-of-four recently enjoyed a water-filled... Read More

As New Zealand enjoys autumn, many of us are preparing our homes and gardens for the colder months ahead. One important task that often goes overlooked is... Read More

Brass instruments are in the genes, Matua trumpet player Garry Hoekstra, 65, says. He started at 13 in his native Holland and would have started younger,... Read More

Despite persistent rain, the Picture Perfect Easter Trail - Photo Exhibition and Event proved to be a resounding success. The event, which was held on April... Read More

The Government will invest an extra $35 million over four years to strengthen New Zealand's borders and target transnational organised crime, Customs Minister... Read More

This is the second in a two-part series by The Weekend Sun reporter Hunter Wells on a quiet, giving, achieving man who's become a luminary around a suburban... Read More

This Mother's Day, Bay of Plenty Symphonia welcomes Lara Hall as soloist in Beethoven's Violin Concerto. Asked what inspired her to play, Hall replied: 'My... Read More

When Tauranga's Shaun Boucher picked up a skateboard at the age of 11, he had no idea what the future had in store. The national champion - in street and... Read More

Good morning and welcome to Saturday. Ko te ra tenei i hanga e te Ariki. Ka koa tatou, ka koa hoki ki reira. MetService is forecasting a fine day with southeasterlies. It's... Read More