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Kaimai Range SH29 resurfacing work begins Sunday

Motorists are encouraged to plan their journey ahead over the next few days to allow time to drive through resurfacing work on SH29 in the Kaimai Range. The resurfacing... Read More

Lambasting Covid-19 cases is unhelpful

An Auckland National Party MP says it's 'unhelpful' and 'counterproductive' for people on social media to point fingers at the family caught... Read More

One child has died following BOP crash

Police have confirmed this morning that a child has died following a crash on State Highway 38, Rerewhakaaitu last night. Emergency services were called to a... Read More

Good times at love the Western Bay fun days

Having a say in the future of the Western Bay couldn't get more fun. Western Bay of Plenty District Council is hosting a line-up of free family fun days and... Read More

ACC invests in Robotics Plus

ACC's Impact Investment Fund has taken a share in Tauranga-based Robotics Plus to improve the wellbeing of those working in some of New Zealand's most dangerous... Read More

Gear up for Bike Day

For those keen to explore the Te Puna to Omokoroa cycleway, an exciting family bike day is planned for March. 'We've run the Te Puna Quarry Fest over a... Read More

Silver Ferns coming to Tauranga

The Silver Ferns are heading to Tauranga next weekend for a double header trans-Tasman netball clash. New Zealand's women will take on the Australian Diamonds... Read More

Controversial phosphate rock shipment arriving

The latest in a controversial shipment of phosphate rock from Western Sahara is set to arrive in Tauranga this weekend. The IVS Phoenix is scheduled to arrive... Read More

Pie Awards back on the menu

After an unscheduled year off, the largest and longest running food competition in New Zealand is back. Pie lovers around New Zealand were devastated when the... Read More

Brisbane 2032 Olympics promising for NZ sport

The IOC (International Olympic Committee) is in ‘targeted dialogue' with the Brisbane candidature to host the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games, confirming... Read More

Neighbour denies defacing artwork

The man accused of defacing his neighbour's artwork claims the allegations are false. The Weekend Sun reported last week that Welcome Bay resident James Parker... Read More

Community generosity results in seven prams

A letter that ran on The Weekend Sun's letters page last week has stirred up a flurry of kindness in the community. ‘Avenues Sun Deliverer', who wishes... Read More