Entertainment

Stunning botanical art in downtown Tauranga

Jenny Coker's first solo exhibition at The Art Lounge in Willow St opened on Friday night, with many enjoying the opportunity to be first to view Jenny's collection... Read More

It‘s a happy bird-day at the show, a-parrot-ly

The judging has been completed for the 2021 Tauranga Bird Club Animates Annual Show, with the doors open to the public this afternoon. Each year, the popular... Read More

What‘s on - bird show, markets and museums

Good morning and welcome to Sunday. Ko te ra tenei i hanga e te Ariki. Ka koa tatou, ka koa hoki ki reira. This morning's early rain which was heavy at times,... Read More

Tauranga student through to final six of Popstars

Tauranga girl Skye Hine has made it through to the final six on TVNZ 2's Popstars. The 16-year-old Mount Maunganui College student is in the running to win a... Read More

Powerball player wins $12.3 million

It will be a Mother's Day to remember for one lucky player from Auckland taking home $12.3 million with Powerball First Division in last night's live Lotto draw. ... Read More

What‘s on - home show, markets, acoustic blues

Good morning and welcome to Mother's Day. The MetService is forecasting a cloudy day with a possible morning shower or two, then rain later this afternoon, and... Read More

2021 Rotorua songwriting winner announced

In the lead up to New Zealand Music Month Rotorua locals have had the opportunity to enter Te Manu Tito Waiata Song Writing Competition, designed to recognise... Read More

A fabulous Mother’s Day week for care home mums

It's been a week of pampering, spoiling and indulging for the mums of Bupa Cedar Manor Care Home, says care home manager Jane Verry. The care home team scheduled... Read More

Tauranga Home Show inspires with huge 22nd show

Crowds are flocking to the Tauranga Home Show at Trustpower Arena Baypark this weekend for its huge 22nd show. With more than 325 exhibitors spread across... Read More

Flocking to the bird show

Rainbow colours abound amongst Martin Earles' finches. The Tauranga veterinarian is looking forward to helping run next weekend's Tauranga Bird Club Animates... Read More

What‘s on - brick show, home show, museum

Good morning and welcome to Saturday. Ko te ra tenei i hanga e te Ariki. Ka koa tatou, ka koa hoki ki reira. The MetService is forecasting a cloudy day... Read More

Sundog blues

NZ's Music Month is a good time to tune into local bands and musicians, staying ahead of the winter blues with a fresh dose of new as well as much-loved and nostalgic... Read More