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‘Macbeth’ on stage in Tauranga

In a seven-night season of performances, 16th Ave Theatre's stage will come alive from Monday, April 15 with a haunting tale of power, prophecy, and the perils... Read More

Rugby player airlifted to hospital

A senior Mercury Bay rugby player was airlifted to hospital after sustaining injuries during a match in Whitianga on Saturday. Mercury Bay Rugby and Sports... Read More

Tidying up and testing ahead for Cameron Road

Tauranga City Council says that in the coming week, their team will be tidying up works along the Cameron Road corridor. These include small patches of asphalt... Read More

Tauranga's speed limit proposal met with warning

A proposal to permanently reduce the speed limit in Tauranga city centre is being met with a warning from the transport minister. Simeon Brown says Tauranga... Read More

BOP rugby premiere race kicks off

The BOPRU AR Plus 2024 competitions are in action following the opening round of the senior men's premier title race on Saturday, April 13, and the women's... Read More

Man's body found on Mount beach

A man's body has been found on a Mount Maunganui beach. Police say they have launched an investigation after a man was found dead on Monday morning. "At... Read More

The many gifts of bees

Nestled among orchards in the depths of Whakamarama, the bees hum, the honey flows in glistening gold, and mead warms the cockles of your heart. The Weekend Sun... Read More

Pottery poppies to mark Anzac Day

The residents of Arvida Bethlehem Views community have been working on a unique project to commemorate Anzac Day, by making pottery poppies. There's been lots... Read More

Mobility parking: ‘Change will happen’

Increased fines for misuse of mobility carparks are that much closer thanks to one determined Tauranga resident. In February 2022, Claire Dale presented a petition... Read More

Fears sick people will 'soldier on'

A leading epidemiologist is worried the return of pseudoephedrine to pharmacy shelves this winter could lead to a return of a culture of people "soldiering on"... Read More

Tauranga's July elections first time in four years

It has been four years since Tauranga had a council but the city will finally have local elections again in July. Then-local government minister Nanaia Mahuta... Read More

Mainly fine during first week of school holidays

The first week of the school holidays looks to have fairly fine weather for the week ahead with some cloudy days, and a few showers expected later in the week.... Read More