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

Trevelyan's Tauranga Twilight returns to Tauranga Domain on Saturday, January 3, 2026, promising a full day of athletics featuring elite competition, rising... 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

Cyclists have logged more than half a million trips in the last 12 months on Tauranga's most popular off-road trails, according to Tourism Bay of Plenty. Daily... Read More

As the year draws to a close, Grief Support Services is inviting the community to take part in its annual Give the Gift of Counselling appeal. The campaign... Read More

An Ōtūmoetai College student has combined advanced design thinking, sustainability and a strong sense of community to create a custom-built outdoor seat for... Read More

Matua Scouts are planning a Christmas tree collection in January as part of a major fundraising drive to get their young members to the 24th Aotearoa New Zealand... Read More

More than 10,000 households a month have their power disconnected, new data shows. The Electricity Authority has published a new disconnections for non-payment... Read More

The NZ Transport Agency is urging holiday motorists to plan for delays as major state highway works and temporary lane closures roll out across Waikato and the... Read More