Entertainment

Alien Weaponry aimed at Europe

Kiwi thrash metal band Alien Weaponry is on target to achieve a goal set when its members were just 12 and 14 years old - playing major European festivals before... Read More

A place to belong

We all want somewhere to belong and the youth of Te Puke are no exception. After conducting a youth survey in Te Puke via their charitable trust, The Vector Group,... Read More

Mural brings kindy closer to the land

It started with a mat-time story about a whale and her baby, and turned into three elaborate murals for the Community Kindy in Welcome Bay. Community Kindy The... Read More

Topp Twins return with another show

Perennial Kiwi favourites the Topp Twins will be entertaining local audiences once more when they kick off their ‘Heading for the Hills' tour this October. The... Read More

No Fawlty Towers at Greenpark

Sometimes simple things done well work. And if that's the mantra of maitre d' Ben Brock at The Ruapehu, a new pop-up eatery out in Tauranga's burbs, then it is... Read More

Pyes Pa pupils auctioning art

A class of Pyes Pa School pupils is fundraising in a unique way by putting the kids' own artwork under the hammer. Room 7 teacher Brendon Oats says the plan is... Read More

Popular tribute bands coming to town

Fans of Nirvana and the Red Hot Chili Peppers won't want to miss a gig featuring the best hits of these bands at Totara Street. Lounge Apes and Funkadelic Monks... Read More

Young rockers take out band quest

Class Disruption from Chisnallwood Intermediate in Christchurch, has just earned $3000 worth of gear for their school music department. The group was announced... Read More

What’s On? Bikes big and small

Good morning, SunLive readers, and welcome to your post-election Sunday. Last night 46 per cent of New Zealand continued to back the incumbent National Party, while... Read More

Pedal power in Papamoa

Bicycles may outnumber cars in central Papamoa on Sunday as up to 500 cyclists come out for the annual Pedal Papamoa event. The free family-friendly ride leaves... Read More

The people vs Steamers

Tauranga Mitre 10 Mega are giving locals the chance to catch up with the Bay of Plenty Steamers ahead of their match against Counties Manukau. In support of the... Read More

Busting it out for a cause

Underwear will be centre stage at the Waihi Beach Community Centre on September 30 for the annual Arty Bra Show fundraiser. The event has been running for the past... Read More