News

Sneak preview of Santa in the Bay

Christmas is almost upon us, and so too are the annual parades that offer a sneak preview of the man in red before he decides if we've been naughty or nice this... Read More

Tauranga restaurant best Indian in the country

Local Tauranga restaurant Own Masala, has taken out the top spot in the Indian category in this year's Menulog Restaurant Awards. The Indian cuisine restaurant... Read More

A man of many strengths

You don't need to twist Aron Innes' arm to pin someone else's to the table. The 26-year-old physiotherapist has a firm grip on the world of arm wrestling, and... Read More

Natalie Meredith wins designer of the year

Natalie Meredith has won the prestigious BOP Area Floral Art Designer of the Year competition. The competition, run by the Tauranga Floral Art Society during the... Read More

To market, to market

Summer is on its way, and so too are the multitude of markets the Western Bay has to offer. Art, craft, bric-a-brac, food, produce and plants are all on offer,... Read More

Eels insects and effluent make for a day of fun

More than one hundred students from ten Bay of Plenty schools have enjoyed a day out discovering how to monitor and care for their local waterways. The 8-12 year... Read More

Pukeko Kiwi and Hoiho take on new adventure

Pūkeko, Kiwi and Hoiho are back in another delightful story illustrated and written by Papamoa's Rebecca Larsen, after their last adventure in her debut bestseller... Read More

What’s on? Garden and art and smashing and bashing

Good morning SunLive readers and welcome back. We're kicking off your weekend with more beautiful weather and plenty of events which are bound to keep you busy... Read More

Checking in with festival guests

One of the Bay of Plenty's most prestigious events has kicked off with a bang. Crowds in the hundreds have flocked from throughout the region to get a taste of... Read More

All USA Day celebrates motoring icon

Ford Mustangs have lit up the silver screen since Steve McQueen's Bullitt in 1968, and this weekend enthusiasts can get up close to some of the most admired models... Read More

Debate regarding SH2 ongoing

Bay of Plenty MP Todd Muller has traded more blows with the Minister of Transport Phil Twyford over the campaign to fix the controversial stretch of State... Read More

Ardern plays down South China Sea criticism

The Prime Minister has had a taste of sweet and sour in her final meetings at a regional leaders' summit in Singapore. Jacinda Ardern held her two last meetings... Read More