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Gang leader admits shooting plot, drug dealing

When a senior member of Black Power's Mangu Kaha sub-chapter died, a tangi was planned in the heart of Mongrel Mob territory. The Mob's East Bay Barbarians... Read More

Easter bonnet extravaganza calls Katikati creator

If Lioness Jo Hurne has her way, Katikati's memorial hall will become a sea of feathers, glitter and architectural headgear on Easter Saturday, April 4, as her... Read More

From Redwoods crash to message of hope

A Rotorua pastor who lost 92% of his bodily function in a split-second mountain bike crash is bringing a message of hope and 'resurrection living” to Tauranga... Read More

Te Puna Rugby Club upgrades its clubrooms

It's game on for Te Puna Rugby Club with upgraded clubrooms on the horizon. Te Puna Rugby Club is home to about 400 members from all walks of life. People... Read More

New liquefaction maps for Te Puke

Updated liquefaction maps are now available for Te Puke, showing how properties could be affected during a large earthquake. According to Western Bay of Plenty... Read More

Our Best Friends: Mural to celebrate service dogs

Four service dogs have been selected by artist Sam Allen to be featured in a mural at Memorial Park. The Weekend Sun is running a series of six ‘Service... Read More

Tauranga Girls’ College seeks Project K mentors

The Graeme Dingle Foundation is calling for volunteer mentors as it prepares to launch its youth development programme Project K at Tauranga Girls' College. 'We're... Read More

Repair challenge issued to Kiwis

As more Kiwis opt to fix all kinds of items instead replacing them, a popular rural lubricant brand is offering a repair challenge where they can win cash for... Read More

Fieldays volunteers wanted for June

While Fieldays is synonymous with the atmosphere of crowds and exhibitors, there's a vital force of volunteers who work closely behind the scenes with the wider... Read More

3D illusion painting and ceramic art in Katikati

Two exhibitions by local artists are on display at the Carlton Gallery inside The Arts Junction until March 22. Ōmokoroa painter John Wilson is displaying... Read More

BOP mayors back homelessness taskforce call

Rotorua Mayor Tania Tapsell has won support from fellow Bay of Plenty mayors for a proposed regional taskforce to address homelessness. Tapsell floated... Read More

Scholarship helps teen after mum’s cancer loss

A Mount Maunganui teenager who lost her mother to cancer has been awarded a $30,000 scholarship as she pursues a career inspired by her mother. Mount Maunganui... Read More