Entertainment

Kereru crowned 2018 Bird of the Year

The kereru has swooped to glory for the first time in Forest and Bird's annual Bird of the Year competition. Amassing a total of 5833 votes, the kereru, or wood... Read More

A journey of visions

Elizabeth Grainger's natural flair for visionary art came to her in a lucid dream. At six-years-old, while hiding out in native bush in her home town of Katikati,... Read More

What’s on? Labour weekend celebrations and causes

Good morning SunLive readers, happy Saturday and better yet - happy long weekend! Even better news weather-wise is that it's looking like the good shine and... Read More

A blessing for our furry friends

If you're heading to St George's Anglican Church this Sunday, don't be surprised if you end up sharing a pew with a dog, a cat or even a budgie or two. The Tauranga... Read More

Celebrating the Sikh way of life

Hard work, and the leading of a peaceful life alongside others, regardless of caste and colour, are among the fundamental beliefs of Sikhism. These beliefs and... Read More

Bay of Plenty police win supreme award

A Bay of Plenty policing initiative centred on a model of evidence-based problem-oriented policing, has gained national accolades. Kua hīkina te kohu - raising... Read More

In, on and under the water

For three days next month it will be a magnet for anyone and everyone in awe of spending leisure time in, on or under the water - the great playground of the Bay... Read More

Hall of Fame rocker to play in Tauranga

The latest artist to announce a show in Tauranga is making rock fans' dreams come true. Slash is returning to New Zealand in January with Myles Kennedy & The... Read More

Alien Weaponry to make North American debut

It's hard to see how NZ thrash metal band Alien Weaponry could top their successes so far this year. The release of their debut album, Tu, to rave reviews internationally,... Read More

Psychoactive Substances Bill passes second reading

The Psychoactive Substances Bill has passed the second bill reading in parliament. MP for Pakuranga Simeon Brown says synthetic drugs are a blight on your society,... Read More

Indigenous film festival to launch in November

A film about Merata Mita, the pioneering Maori filmmaker and international champion of women in indigenous film will launch the inaugural Rotorua Indigenous Film... Read More

Donavon Frankenreiter to play in the Mount

American musician and surfer Donavon Frankenreiter is playing his way to the Mount. Playing an R18 concert on November 28 2018 at Totara Street in Mount Maunganui.... Read More