Entertainment

A theme party like no other

Tauranga residents are invited to a three-day festival of music, arts and sustainability held on private farmland deep in the heart of the Waikino Valley in Waihi... Read More

What’s On? Tattoos & Psychics

It's another drizzly, morose-looking day today, although there could be moments of sunshine thrown into the mix. Fear not, though; for although the beach may not... Read More

Tattoo expo proves popular in Tauranga

Tauranga's Queen Elizabeth Youth Centre was jam packed with both ardent tattoo fanatics and the curious alike for the New Zealand International Tattoo and Art Expo.... Read More

What’s On? Tattoos & E-Bikes

Good morning Sunners and welcome to what is a rather wet start to the weekend in this wonderful city of ours. Don't let the showers and possible thunderstorms... Read More

Ride the Runway returns to Rotorua

Families are being encouraged to get amongst the action when the Rotorua Bike Festival's unique Ride the Runway event returns this Saturday. Proudly presented... Read More

Rotorua newbies wanted for TV show

Families and couples relocating to Rotorua are being sought by producers of a new TV show focusing on people leaving the big smoke in Auckland for a greater work/life... Read More

More than fantasy

Cosplay might seem weird to some people, fun for some, and scary for others. But for Otumoetai resident Courtney Smith cosplay is as much of a way of life as anything... Read More

Te Puna Quarry Park: 20 years on

It's one of the Western Bay's iconic destinations, and today it's celebrating its 20th anniversary. This afternoon a private gathering took place at Te Puna Quarry... Read More

Yarn bombing in Greerton

It was hot chips over balls of wool as keen knitters met to discuss the new developments for this year's Greerton Village yarn bombing. Bedecked with knitted zany... Read More

What’s On? Classic cars & Junior champs

Good morning dedicated SunLive readers, and welcome to what is, sadly, the final day of the weekend. After two long weekends in a row, it might be hard to face... Read More

Beating to the heart of Samba

Tauranga Samba group will be 10 years old this year. Begun in 2007 by Phillip Solomon, the 2017 version has members ranging in age from 20 to 80 years. Bringing... Read More

David, Chuck and TedE take on technology

'Is your last name really Tauranga? No it is not, c'mon! Well you know what's funny, my last name is the same as that ventriloquist guy from Los Angeles.” And... Read More