17:54:50 Wednesday 17 September 2025

Entertainment

Bay of Plenty filmmakers rise to 48Hours challenge

New Zealand's biggest and boldest guerrilla filmmaking competition's Bay of Plenty heats are being held today. This year, the numbers tell an incredible story... Read More

Ginger’s Pop-Ups wins national diversity award

Mount Maunganui-based event series Ginger's Pop-Ups has been awarded the Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Award at the prestigious 2025 New Zealand Event Awards,... Read More

Bay Venues to run Western Bay pools

The Te Puke Memorial Pool and Dave Hume Pool in Katikati will offer an expanded range of activities and swimming programmes when they open for the summer season,... Read More

International visitor numbers and spend on rise

Fresh data released today shows international visitor arrivals and spending are continuing to climb, giving a boost to our tourism sector and economy, Tourism... Read More

BoP Powerball player wins $12.5 million

It will be a night to remember for a lucky Powerball player from Ōpōtiki after winning $12.5 million with Powerball First Division in Saturday night's live... Read More

Beethoven’s unique and distinctive style

Sponsored Content Scholars Baroque Aotearoa chamber choir will perform their second concert of the 2025 season, which champions much-loved composer Ludwig... Read More

Sisters in Country back in Tauranga

Sponsored Content This Sunday, August 31, Bay of Plenty music lovers are in for a treat as the Sisters in Country, a dynamic trio of New Zealand country music... Read More

Ōhope Beach FC gets $13k grant for new kits

New Zealand Community Trust (NZCT) has awarded Ōhope Beach Football Club a grant of $13,390 to purchase new playing uniforms and extra equipment for its growing... Read More

Comedian brings ‘The Baroness’ to Tauranga

Tauranga folk are lapping up the opportunity to see one of New Zealand's top comedians in action. As revealed at the recent Tauranga Arts Festival launch,... Read More

Three Lotto players share $1 million

Three lucky Lotto players from Kerikeri, Whakatāne and New Plymouth will be living the dream after each winning $333,333 with Lotto First Division in Saturday... Read More

Kevin Bloody Wilson returns to Tauranga

Much-loved and outrageously funny comedian Kevin Bloody Wilson returns to Tauranga next month for two shows packed with his long-loved original gems, his daughter... Read More

Rudimental to headline in Mount Maunganui festival

A Mount Maunganui New Year's Eve festival is set to return for its 'biggest rendition yet” after three years of sold-out shows. Backed by big names... Read More