Aviation displays from a mix of classic, sports and military aircraft and gliders are filling the skies above Tauranga on January 30, as the Classics of the Sky Tauranga City Air Show takes flight.   Flying...

(Closed: 10-01-2022)

    Dig out your inflatable Santa, your trees and your baubles and start untangling your strings of Christmas lights, because now is the time to plan for and enter The Weekend Sun Christmas...

(Closed: 07-12-2021)

    Golf – a game so annoying it was invented by God to punish people who retire early.   Ralph, Archie and George have been golf buddies for donkey's years and now they're retired,...

(Closed: 16-11-2021)

  A lot of the moisture in the home comes from shower steam causing foggy mirrors, wet walls and ceilings, and worn-out paint, which can add significant costs to house maintenance.   A warmer,...

(Closed: 12-10-2021)

  Whlie a global pet food shortage is affecting large numbers of supermarkets, and a combination of shipping delays and supply issues are preventing several brands from reaching us, there is a New...

(Closed: 06-10-2021)

  Bay of Plenty Symphonia will once again present its biennial Rising Stars finals concert this month, featuring talented secondary level musicians.   Five finalists from around the region...

(Closed: 10-08-2021)

  Since 2013, the first Saturday in August has officially become International Blues Music Day, thanks to the efforts of American blues musician Johnny Childs.   This year that day is August...

(Closed: 27-07-2021)

    Tauranga Trombone Collective is a quartet presented by Tauranga Musica and made up of some of the region's best trombonists.   The group has been put together by Joe Thomas, a local...

(Closed: 27-07-2021)

  Award-winning magician and illusionist André Vegas is bringing his spellbinding family show to Trustpower Arena during the school holidays for one day only!   You won't want to miss...

(Closed: 21-07-2021)

    It's hard travelling overseas presently, but Kiwis can still reach for the sky.   Skyline Rotorua is making that extra easy by offering two years for the price of one on all annual...

(Closed: 13-07-2021)

    The next 16th Ave Theatre production will run from July 9-24.   Neighbourhood Watch is playwright Alan Ayckbourn's 75th play and is directed by well-known 16th Ave director Denis...

(Closed: 06-07-2021)

  New Zealand born pianist Chris Greenslade was a student of Bruce Greenfield, completing his honours degree with Richard Mapp at the Wellington Conservatorium of Music and going on to do post-graduate...

(Closed: 30-06-2021)

  Do you know a local business still doing it tough due to Covid?   The Weekend Sun and Events Innovated are giving away a premium table of ten at The Tauranga Gala Dinner (worth almost $2000)...

(Closed: 29-06-2021)

  Heath Franklin had no intention of making a career out of impersonating one of Australia's most notorious criminals when he first did so in the early 2000s.   Some 20 years later, Heath's...

(Closed: 22-06-2021)

    There's funk, Latin, jazz and blues - and then there's jazz and blues meets The Beatles!   Jazz legend Rodger Fox blends the genres to create a distinctive sound at his upcoming...

(Closed: 22-06-2021)

  Are you ready for the tastiest weekend in Tauranga?   If you're super serious about food, this is the must-see event for foodies. The Seriously Good Food Show will be helping you support...

(Closed: 22-06-2021)

It's time for a party is the overriding message from Devilskin bassist Paul Martin ahead of the band's upcoming show in Mount Maunganui. The Axeman and the rest of the band, lead vocalist Jennie Skulander,...

(Closed: 16-06-2021)

  Bay of Plenty Symphonia is pleased to present their June concert, Beethoven and Brass.   Featuring a slightly smaller orchestra than normal to fit the Holy Trinity Church stage, the programme...

(Closed: 08-06-2021)

    This madcap comedy addresses an issue close to every woman's heart!   Does husband training sound impossible? Not when you have a legendary husband trainer living right next door....

(Closed: 08-06-2021)

    Nutritional biochemist Dr Libby Weaver is calling on Kiwis to take just one teaspoon of her plant based, nutrient dense supplement, Bio Blends Organic Daily Greens and Radiant Reds every...

(Closed: 01-06-2021)

  After the extraordinary performances of 2020, the Scholars Baroque Aotearoa return with a special clutch of NZBarok friends to express their shared delight and joy in the music of Handel and Bach.   Throwing...

(Closed: 01-06-2021)

    When I hear the words adventure tourism, I don't think: “Oh, that's me”.   So, if you'd told me that I'd be climbing stairs, zipping through treetops, and experiencing...

(Closed: 01-06-2021)

    They've gone modern, sleek and clean, and they've updated their look.   Robert Harris Café on Willow Street has recently had renovations and the café is now an inviting,...

(Closed: 01-06-2021)

The New Zealand Chamber Soloists was formed in 2006 by core members Katherine Austin, piano, Lara Hall, violin, and James Tennant, cello.   As one of New Zealand's premier chamber music ensembles...

(Closed: 25-05-2021)

The Tauranga Armageddon Expo will bring its signature brand of pop culture madness to the Bay region this June. #BAYOFGEDDON 2021 will showcase the latest and greatest in gaming and technology with console,...

(Closed: 25-05-2021)

The Weekend Sun has four double passes to attend the Business Women's Network Speaker Series 2021 (two double passes for day one on May 27, and two double passes for day two on July 8) for four lucky readers...

(Closed: 18-05-2021)

The Weekend Sun has a double pass to a Magic game up for grabs for the lucky reader who can tell us the name of the coach. Read the article here. Enter online at www.sunlive.co.nz under the competition...

(Closed: 18-05-2021)

    Tourism and conservation are starting to go hand-in-hand and this is a concept the team at Rotorua Canopy Tours knows better than most.   When you pay for your ziplining adventure...

(Closed: 18-05-2021)

The Weekend Sun has six double passes to attend the Tauranga Home Show for six lucky readers who can answer the following question:...

(Closed: 04-05-2021)

  Bay Venues have a range of fun and affordable activities to keep your kids entertained during the April School Holidays! With full day drop and run sports programmes, aquatic fun at your local...

(Closed: 20-04-2021)