Entertainment

Troggs venture out of the cave

It was an interview with a rock star that was almost derailed by a pint of Alfred's, a pub quiz and a protective publicist. The Weekend Sun was about to call Troggs'... Read More

Good ol' country day out

The good old country tradition of having an agricultural day isn't dead in the Bay - this weekend Pyes Pa and Tauriko schools keep the tradition alive and well... Read More

D’Arcy meets Darcy

Anna D'Arcy wore the red dress the day she met Colin Firth - aka Mr Darcy - and no, the irony of the names wasn't lost on her. 'There were obviously a few jokes... Read More

Racing to find the best dress

One of the toughest parts of getting ready to go out is picking the perfect outfit - and the 2016 Melbourne Cup Charity Luncheon is no exception. The Melbourne... Read More

Mid-winter party going to the dogs

The Bloodhound Martini, Pomeranian, Salty Dog, or The Greyhound - it's what you get when you mix cocktails with canines. But this Saturday night will mix a cocktail... Read More

House about to face changes

It's been an ice-cream parlour, a burger and takeaways stop, a steak house, a bar with pokies and karaoke, an alternative music venue, and most recently a craft... Read More

From catwalk to beat cop

She's a beauty queen planning a career shift - a drastic one. Larissa Allen is setting aside the tiara, the red carpet catwalk, the glitz, judging panels and TV... Read More

All the glam of Gatsby

Ladies grab your feather boas, pearls and fringed frocks, gents pull on your pinstripes and suspenders - Tauranga's young professionals are invited to step back... Read More

Ten years of music for Lizzie

Two major international signings, two top 10 albums, European tours, performances throughout Asia and Australia, countless national anthems - songstress Lizzie... Read More

Squat, thrust, jump

'It's a gutbuster. It's bloody hard.” Mike Minnell's talking about his fourth annual Burpee Mile, two-and-a-half hours of self-imposed physical torment that... Read More

Silent music helps find voice

Tauranga music and silent film lovers are being given an opportunity to enjoy the award-winning talents of international organ composer Nathan Avakian this October. The... Read More

A thrilling fifth concert

Music enthusiast Barry Vercoe attended the fifth Tauranga Musica concert on Sunday. His review follows. Christchurch Symphony Orchestra was in town on Sunday to... Read More