Entertainment
05:00pm Fri 09 Oct, 2026
A Bethlehem 12-year-old hopes her husky, distinctive voice will set her apart from seven fellow junior singers in tomorrow's New Zealand Entertainer of the Year... Read More
06:30am Fri 09 Oct, 2026
Louis Baker is back on stage in Mount Maunganui this month, bringing his new album Trouble as part of his first headline tour in five years. The Wellington... Read More
11:46am Sat 03 Oct, 2026
A six-member Ōtūmoetai College film team has gone from a Friday night genre draw to regional winners in 48 hours. The Bourgeoisie was the only New Zealand... Read More
11:45am Mon 28 Sep, 2026
A rock band playing in Tauranga next month has a line-up unlike any other: its bassist might be a mushroom, its synth player could be a houseplant, and only... Read More
11:00am Sun 13 Sep, 2026
For Tauranga performer Fletcher Oxford, coming home to star as Fiyero in Wicked is more than another acting job. It is a return to the community that helped... Read More
06:03am Fri 04 Sep, 2026
The music is pumping, the crowd is moving, and Jacob Lane is behind the decks, but unlike most DJs, he is not using his hands. The 23-year-old Whakatāne... Read More
11:00am Thu 03 Sep, 2026
Big riffs, nervous energy and hometown pride filled Tauranga venues as more than 20 young Bay of Plenty bands battled it out in Rockshop Bandquest 2026. Held... Read More
05:35pm Tue 01 Sep, 2026
Six60, Stan Walker, Maoli and Fat Freddy's Drop are set to take over Bay Oval for two days of music next summer. Kingston Calling is returning to Mount Maunganui... Read More
07:00pm Thu 13 Aug, 2026
A cult cabaret, interactive gaming experience, acrobatic troupe, bilingual theatre, renowned pianist and a host of musical performances are among the attractions... Read More
09:00am Sun 02 Aug, 2026
Katikati Concert Band's second concert of the year is next month - and invites the community to come along and enjoy music that will brighten up winter. Band... Read More
10:00am Thu 30 Jul, 2026
One of New Zealand's biggest rock acts is heading to Tauranga as part of a nationwide tour celebrating a milestone album that helped cement its place in the... Read More
09:00am Sat 25 Jul, 2026
The curtain is set to rise on one of the most ambitious productions staged at 16th Ave Theatre, with Shakespeare in Love running from August 7-22. Based on... Read More
15-Oct 18:18
Door-knocking MP stumbles across blaze
15-Oct 18:00
Cold snap and showers to linger across BOP
15-Oct 17:05
Domain LED upgrade hinges on $50k more funding
15-Oct 15:04
Police identify man who dies after SH2 crash
15-Oct 14:13
Travel challenge: Million journeys logged
15-Oct 12:39
Water main break disrupts supply in Welcome Bay
15-Oct 11:45
Sausage showdown: BOP butchers win national medals
15-Oct 11:00
Health NZ: Measles risk rises before NCEA exams
15-Oct 09:50
Bullet found in washing machine during raid
15-Oct 08:00
BOP urged to support Pink Ribbon street drive
15-Oct 07:00
Track reroute preferred to bypass landslide damage
15-Oct 06:30
Home detention for unprovoked assault
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