School's out for summer for many university students, but 21 will be trading lecture halls for real-world learning with summer internships and research projects... Read More

When I met Tauranga Community Foodbank general manager Nicki Goodwin for the first time, she told me a day working at the foodbank looked like 'a lot of fun,... Read More

A ridge of high pressure over New Zealand is expected to shift north throughout the day on Sunday, while a front will be approaching the lower South Island,... Read More

Michelle Clair has been named the winner of The Weekend Sun Emerging Artist Award for 2024, following a competitive selection process at the Bay of Plenty Garden... Read More

After 10 years of 'mother crafting”, the Bethlehem Birthing Centre will host an open-home celebration on Sunday, November 24, from 1pm to 4pm. The Chloe... Read More

Good morning and welcome to Saturday. Ko te ra tenei i hanga e te Ariki. Ka koa tatou, ka koa hoki ki reira. MetService is forecasting a fine day, but becoming... Read More

A man is due to appear in the Hamilton District Court today, facing a number of serious charges. He was taken into custody following a serious incident in... Read More

It's time to reach into the back of your pantry and gather some food tins and packages - and wait for the siren to wail! A string of Emergency Services Food... Read More

Health agencies have confirmed today that New Zealand is now in the early stages of a Whooping Cough epidemic, with a nationally coordinated response now in... Read More

The sale of Tauranga's marine precinct has been halted at the eleventh hour after current users filed an injunction. The $13.98 million sale of the Tauranga... Read More

A new Child Protection Investigation Unit is being established to ensure the safety and wellbeing of children in care, Minister for Children Karen Chhour said. 'The... Read More

A Lotto player from Whakatāne had luck on their side after winning $20,759 with Lotto Second Division in Wednesday night's live Lotto draw. They also won... Read More