03:00pm Sat 07 Sep, 2019
A police officer with a passion for road safety; a life-saver; a walking encyclopedia; a caring supervisor; and a true gentleman who would put you right without... Read More
12:30pm Sat 07 Sep, 2019
The countdown is on for the annual Festival of Architecture, with a series of engaging, insightful and enjoyable events running from September 20-26 at venues... Read More
09:00am Sat 07 Sep, 2019
The Tauranga Astronomical Society has advised that weather permitting, the International Space Station - ISS - will be visible tonight. 'The ISS will be passing... Read More
08:30am Sat 07 Sep, 2019
She's just 16 years old, has notions of a career in law or business management, but in the meantime, she is trekking around and over mountains at the weekend learning... Read More
07:45am Sat 07 Sep, 2019
Kia ora and welcome to Saturday. Today we are expecting some cloud early this morning, which will clear away, leaving a fine day ahead. It's a three-clothing... Read More
07:00am Sat 07 Sep, 2019
Francine Thomas grew up in a florist shop, so it is no surprise her passion for floral art has blossomed over the years. Francine's mother and grandmother worked... Read More
02:22pm Tue 03 Sep, 2019
Children and teachers at Brookfield Primary are overjoyed by the announcement that they're receiving extra classrooms and a brand new school in two years time. Minister... Read More
11:38am Tue 03 Sep, 2019
The Government is building a new school and 50 new classrooms to provide around 1300 additional student places at 23 schools and kura across the Bay of Plenty... Read More
08:00pm Mon 02 Sep, 2019
Primary and intermediate school principals are telling the Ministry of Education they don't want children as young as 10 tested to new NCEA standards. The... Read More
08:00am Sun 01 Sep, 2019
It all began with a cheap shot at a sausage sizzle outside Mitre 10 last Saturday morning. 'Underwater hockey?” asked The Weekend Sun. 'We spend thousands... Read More
07:30am Sun 01 Sep, 2019
The Mountain Film Festival is making its way to the Bay of Plenty again this year, making it the fifth year running. Tauranga Mountain Film Festival organiser... Read More
07:15am Sun 01 Sep, 2019
Happy Father's Day! Today we are expecting a fine day with some high cloud and light winds. Keep warm if you're heading outdoors, as it's a three-layer-clothing... Read More