The University of Waikato has made significant property deals in Tauranga as it progresses 'ambitious plans” to grow its Durham St campus. The university... Read More

Hundreds of children and their whānau gathered at Waipuna Park on Saturday, January 31, for a lively carnival celebrating the completion of the Kia Kaha te... Read More

Two pupils have been removed from a Tauranga school after an incident allegedly involving a knife. In an email sent to parents and caregivers on Tuesday,... Read More

Māori sailors were among the first New Zealanders to see the world - long before organised colonisation, the Treaty of Waitangi, or even widespread European... Read More

Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology has marked its return to independence, as its new leader vows to connect local communities and employers. The Bay of Plenty... Read More

When Professor Dr Dr Jens Mueller arrived in New Zealand more than 30 years ago it was never meant to be permanent. Living in California, he had planned a... Read More

Hundreds of young voices will once again fill the Addison Theatre at Baycourt later this year - but the work behind Tauranga's much-loved Primary Schools Music... Read More

OPINION This week, secondary school students around New Zealand will be able to access their 2025 NCEA results across all three levels. Having completed... Read More

As people look forward to tomorrow's Avo Fest, eight Katikati College students will be working hard in a hot summer kitchen to prepare food to be served at the... 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

Te Puke Library's Summer Reading Programmes are just around the corner. The programmes are aimed at two age groups - for teen readers there's a creative book... Read More

A Tauranga primary student has been recognised on the national stage for his kindness, leadership and commitment to helping others. Ten-year-old Eason Shen,... Read More