Entertainment

Invitation to tour Tauranga’s medical aid ship

Tauranga's very own medical aid ship welcomes locals on board for a free tour this weekend and next before it begins delivering desperately-needed health care... Read More

BOP musicians prepare for annual Bandquest

Young musicians are preparing their performances for the 10th annual Rockshop Bandquest, the nationwide music contest for intermediate and primary students. More... Read More

Fireworks tradition to end Baypark Speedway night

Baypark Speedway is gearing up to present one of its most popular attractions this Saturday night, with a Fireworks Spectacular as the end to another high-horsepower... Read More

What‘s on - Steamers, historical rally, Pepi Toot

Good morning and welcome to Sunday. Ko te ra tenei i hanga e te Ariki. Ka koa tatou, ka koa hoki ki reira. It's a fine day ahead with fresh southwesterlies. A... Read More

Lucky Lotto player wins $1 million

One lucky Lotto player will be celebrating after winning $1 million with Lotto First Division in Saturday night's live Lotto draw. The winning ticket was... Read More

Kidzone for garden and art festival

Bloom in the Bay, the festival hub for the four-day Bay of Plenty Garden & Art Festival in November will be bursting with activities, entertainment and art.... Read More

Tauranga book fair bigger than ever

The Harbour City Lions Book Fair is back for another year - and this time it's twice the size. Volunteers have been hard at work for the past few months... Read More

Western Bay pools to open with a party

Anyone for a free pool party? Western Bay of Plenty District Council is throwing open the pool gates in November to celebrate the start of summer and the... Read More

Fool’s Gold at Tauranga Art Gallery

A new exhibition by local artist, John Roy, was celebrated by Friends of the Tauranga Art Gallery members at an exclusive Friends event last night. The exhibition... Read More

Behind the scenes at Tauranga Business Awards

Toi Ohomai has teamed up with the Tauranga Chamber of Commerce to help Bay businesses gain quality insights into their progress and performance. James... Read More

Digital slice of ancient art

In what's believed to be a world first, the latest digital design techniques are being applied to an ancient Māori art. Sidney Thompson, a kaiako (tutor) at... Read More

New festival to launch in Tauranga

A boutique, multi-sensory food, wine, craft beer & music festival is set to launch in Tauranga. ‘First We Eat' is said to be the first of its kinds in Aotearoa. It... Read More