Family Works, part of Presbyterian Support Northern, continues to play an essential role in supporting children, whānau and wider communities across Tauranga... Read More

SPCA is calling on New Zealanders to give the ultimate Christmas present this year - the gift of safety, healing and a second chance for animals in need. Every... Read More

New Zealand Coastguard's free bar awareness roadshow will be in Te Puke next week. Focusing on the Maketū/Kaituna Cut, the seminar will provide information... Read More

Construction is set to begin on the Gate Pā Community Centre at 13-15 Anzac Rd, marking a major milestone for a project years in the making. Gate Pā Community... Read More

New Zealand Food Safety has issued a public health warning urging people not to collect or consume shellfish along the Bay of Plenty coastline, from just north... 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

A yachting version of The Amazing Race, the annual Coke Bottle Boat Race, dinghy relays, games on a sandbar - complete with a 'bar on the bar” - and the... Read More

Emergency services are responding to a vehicle crash in Te Puna, Western Bay of Plenty. 'At around 7.30am emergency services received reports of a single... Read More

Western Bay of Plenty District Council has officially adopted its Annual Report for 2024/2025, celebrating a year of major achievements and acknowledging the... Read More

Summer is here and Katikati's revamped Dave Hume Heated Pool is on track to reopen on December 17. 'As the kaitiaki [guardians] of this beloved community... Read More

Western Bay of Plenty District Council is helping residents make the most of the festive season with a summer guide covering everything from library hours and... Read More

Waikato Bay of Plenty Navy officer Kristen Kotuhi (Ngāti Raukawa) has won the 2025 New Zealand Defence Force Sailor of the Year Award. Royal New Zealand... Read More