Entertainment

Tutus and pointe shoes

'It was always going to be ballet.” A musing from Katherine Skelton, who has dedicated most of her life to the centuries old art form. Katherine started... Read More

Fast Times in the Bay of Plenty

They say that absence makes the heart grow fonder. In their hit song ‘Fast Times In Tahoe', Elemeno P ‘really' doubted that old cliché. However,... Read More

Motofest revving up for another classic weekend

MotoFest is just around the corner and, as final preparations are made, the revs are already starting to build ahead of what will no doubt be another classic weekend... Read More

COVID-19 update here and around the globe

The Wiggles have been given a spot in managed isolation, while Kiwis are still struggling to get home. On the same day the children's entertainers were given... Read More

What‘s on - markets, festivals, barbecues and fun

Good morning and welcome to Saturday. Kia ora. Kia ngahau me o whanau me o hoa. The MetService is forecasting a fine day ahead with southeasterly breezes. It's... Read More

Awards for the young at art

Young artists across the Bay of Plenty now have cause to be excited with the announcement of a new art award specifically for them. Tauranga Art Gallery, in partnership... Read More

Boat safety advice for Taupo Summer Concert goers

Police are reminding boaties attending the Taupo Summer Concert to take care and avoid unsafe, off-limits areas. At the last event police were concerned by some... Read More

Meat and greet at Battle of the BBQs

Yabba Dabba Q, Smokeback Mountain and Backyard Banditos are just three of the teams coming to dazzle and sizzle this weekend, competing in the inaugural Battle... Read More

Easter Jazz returns to Tauranga

Live jazz music accompanied the launch of the 58th National Jazz Festival programme at the Mount Social Club Jazz Jam this week. The Tauranga Jazz Society has... Read More

Powerhouse Kiwi lineup to rock Whitianga

A silver lining of closed boarders is the cream of Kiwi talent heading to summer hotspots around New Zealand with the Summer Concert Tour 2021. This Sunday is... Read More

Doggy Day Out looking for best dressed pooch

Western Bay's biggest dog event of the year is has a fantastic line-up of demonstrations and family entertainment including a dress-up competition for the best... Read More

Family friendly wrestling event comes to Tauranga

New Zealand has a fine history of producing professional wrestling talent. The Bushwhackers, Butch Miller and Luke Williams, are WWE Hall of Famers, Dakota Kai... Read More