Entertainment

Illuminarti event coming to the Historic Village

Bland walls and alleyways at Tauranga's Historic Village will soon be transformed thanks to a brand new interactive arts event. ‘Illuminarti' will be held... Read More

NZ Army Band to play Te Puna Hall

The world-famous New Zealand Army Band is touring this November. The New Zealand Army Band Live concert features the Army Band showcasing its signature style through... Read More

Six Kiwis inducted into the NZ Music Hall of Fame

The New Zealand Music Hall of Fame is this year inducting six of Aotearoa's pioneer artists, with their inductions acknowledged and celebrated at the Aotearoa... Read More

Tauranga’s chance to Wind Up

Kiwi actor Mark Hadlow despises reality TV and says it has hurt the acting profession. 'Reality TV is the cheapest and easiest way to make television. 'You... Read More

Hao exhibition showcases male māori weaving

Traditionally, raranga and whatu (weaving) as art forms are most often associated with women, and the skills and techniques that have been passed down maternal lines... Read More

Tauranga bridge player wins regional tournament

Tauranga Bridge Club player Graham Young has won the Judith Howard League for 2020. The seven nominated Howard League events were originally planned to run from... Read More

Winning return at speedway grand opening night

Former New Zealand Sprint Car champion Jamie McDonald made a winning return to the sport at the Baypark Speedway 2020-21 Grand Opening on Saturday night. The... Read More

Surfing on concrete

A surf and skate demo day with a difference is being held this afternoon in Papamoa. Shelley Jones from Switch Stance Surf and Skate is running the inaugural... Read More

What‘s on - markets, comedy, Rhodesian museum

Good morning and welcome to Sunday. Ko te ra tenei i hanga e te Ariki. Ka koa tatou. The day begins with a cloudy morning then fine spells and light northerlies. A... Read More

Emerging artists take on festival challenge

An exciting and new addition to this year's Bay of Plenty Garden & Art Festival in November is The Weekend Sun Emerging Artist Award. Fourteen artists were... Read More

One lucky Lotto player wins $1 million

It will be a Labour weekend to remember for one lucky Lotto player from Auckland after winning $1 million with Lotto First Division in Saturday night's live... Read More

Music takes Annabelle to the top

Solo cornet player Annabelle Stewart has won a place in the National Youth Brass Band of New Zealand which will be touring the country in late January 2021. ... Read More