Young performers will have the chance to shine at the sixth annual ‘The Night Is Young' showcase, held at Baycourt. On August 16, hundreds of talented students... Read More

Good morning, SunLive readers, and welcome to the first Sunday of August. It's less than four weeks until spring, and although it's still cold in the mornings,... Read More

Cheerleaders all over New Zealand are taking on a world record for the biggest cheerleading pyramid today. The Battle in the Bay event is in its second year running... Read More

A street art event will allow the public to get close up and personal with locals' original art in Mount Maunganui. Art in the Park is a regular event that allows... Read More

Always wanted to run away with the circus? Today could be your chance with the circus coming to the Bay. Cirque Grande is a brand new circus tour in New Zealand... Read More

A local artist is pushing the boundaries and challenging the idea of what art is in her latest exhibition at the Whakatane Gallery. Emerging local artist Jordan... Read More

Welcome Bay fireworks and a ‘space activation' on the former administration building site on Willow/Hamilton Streets corner are two of the new events to receive... Read More

Art-lovers will be able to view a range of art from amateur and professional artists at the Visual Expressions exhibition at the Whakatane Society of Arts and Crafts. This... Read More

There's the signature ‘tache', clinging white pants, glistening torso and little else. And he's belting out ‘We Will Rock you', as he does 150 times... Read More

It was the coldest night of the year last night, but it didn't stop entrants from diving into the ocean in this year's Papamoa Polar Plunge. Men, women, and children... Read More

Bay of Plenty artist Graham ‘Mr G' Hoete is usually known for transforming old barns and water tanks into beautiful pieces of art. But recently he's taken... Read More

A bonanza of events recapturing the momentous lure of gold in the Coromandel hills is planned to run throughout the year, starting August 1. The 150th anniversary... Read More