Entertainment

Things are getting steamy in Thames

Steampunks from all over New Zealand are descending on Thames to celebrate the town's unique blend of art, heritage and culture this month. The Steampunk Thames... Read More

Land wars commemoration date set

October 28 is the date decided upon for Raa Maumahara National Day of Commemoration of the New Zealand land wars. Māori Development Minister Te Ururoa Flavell... Read More

The classic Kiwi life on stage

Who knew Shane Cortese could sing? This is perhaps the most unexpected revelation from last Friday's performance of State Highway 48, 'a musical based on the journey... Read More

Collecting’s tipping point found

Some people collect teapots, or willow pattern plates, ball point pens, happy meal toys, beer cans - and every now and then they appear in the media with stories... Read More

Into Te Puke’s dragon’s den

There was something called a boom bed. There was a survival fishing rod. There were luminescent revision sheets for the anxiously insomniac exam candidates. Inventions,... Read More

Write to Santa with NZ Post

It's that time of year again when Santa's elves are gearing up to receive letters to Santa - with a little help from New Zealand Post. Every year New Zealand Post... Read More

Whakatane police dog wins

Senior Constables Dave Robison and Isaac from Whakatane won the individual patrol dog category at the Australasian police trials in Melbourne, with Senior Constable... Read More

Four bay Lotto winners

A My Lotto player from the Bay of Plenty and Rotorua, and two Taupo ticket buyers were the Bay of Plenty lotto players in the top divisions last night. They are... Read More

Whats On, Emergency services open day

Hello Sunners! The gales are gone but so has some of that the sun. It's a cooler Sunday, ideal for checking out the emergency services and armed forces open day... Read More

Get along to Buskathon 4 StarJam

There's a bit of a song and dance taking place outside the Rockshop in the Tauranga CBD this afternoon. Local musician and tutor Leah Carroll is performing a mix... Read More

What’s On? Races & busking

Good morning Sunners and welcome to Saturday - the first day of what will hopefully be a relaxing or invigorating weekend. And what a day it's likely to be, with... Read More

Tauranga Lotto player $333k richer

A Tauranga local is now $333,333 richer after winning a share of the First Division prize in Wednesday night's Lotto draw. The lucky ticket was purchased from AJ's... Read More