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What‘s on - Everest, triathlon, hot pools and art

Good morning and welcome to Sunday. Ko te ra tenei i hanga e te Ariki. Ka koa tatou, ka koa hoki ki reira. MetService are forecasting some morning cloud, otherwise... Read More

Inside the Tauranga City Library’s move

With Tauranga City Library opening at He Puna Manawa this Monday, April 4, The Weekend Sun is completing its series on the iconic community facility by covering... Read More

Inflation hitting community organisations hard

Inflation and the effects of Covid are hitting community organisations and charities hard, according to research by SociaLink, the umbrella organisation for the... Read More

Honey company joins kiwi saving efforts

Comvita has partnered with conservation organisation, Save the Kiwi, in a significant sponsorship agreement that will ultimately provide more safe habitat for... Read More

Otumoetai Pool closure for facility improvements

From April 16, the Otumoetai Pool will be closing their door for five weeks to undertake scheduled maintenance and improvements to this fond community facility. During... Read More

Bay of Plenty state highway works for April

Road contractors are continuing to work hard across the Waikato and Bay of Plenty state highway network in the lead up to the Easter and Anzac Day holiday period. Waka... Read More

Changing tides for Coastguard Ōpōtiki

With significant changes already happening on and around the water in Ōpōtiki, the local Coastguard is looking ahead to the future with its own plans for a bigger,... Read More

A new sensory trail opens at Riding for Disabled

With a mission of further enriching lives and empowering those challenged with disability or who are at risk in our community, Tauranga Riding for Disabled has... Read More

Police still seeking missing man Michael Yewen

Taupō Police continue to seek information on the whereabouts of 50-year-old Michael Yewen, who has been missing since February 3. Police and his family hold... Read More

Both lanes open following crash on TEL

4pm update: Both southeast bound lanes are now open on the Tauranga Eastern Link after a previous accident. Motorists are advised that caution is required due... Read More

Everest challenge: can we make it to $80k?

The final countdown is on with only one day remaining for the More FM Mount Everest Challenge. Can we reach $80,000? This year's fundraiser is supporting... Read More

Covid-19: 23 deaths, 678 in hospital, 30 in ICU

The Ministry of Health is reporting 11,560 new community cases of Covid-19, 678 hospitalisations and 23 deaths. There are 30 people in ICU. There are 650 new... Read More