Entertainment

Nepalese celebrate Dashain with special event

This evening the Nepalese Association in the Bay of Plenty will be celebrating Dashain in Paengaroa. The Hindu celebration will include musical performances,... Read More

We all need a good dose of comedy gold

For those who haven't managed to laugh much this year, this weekend is the time to get your laughing box out, dust it off and head to downtown Tauranga to the... Read More

Ben Townley re-imagines motorsport with SX4

A new format of Motocross, SX4 will be launched by NZ star, Ben Townley at an inaugural event in January. The event, which will take place at Digger McKewan Park... Read More

The music and the message behind Marmalade Skies

Four-man band Marmalade Skies has a knack for turning everyday situations into catchy tunes. Sitting on the bus morphed into a song about breaking the back... Read More

Book festival for literature lovers in Tauranga

The first annual Tauranga Moana Book Festival launches this November, with a line-up of New Zealand authors that will make any book lover happy. A collaboration... Read More

What‘s on - garage sale, festival, rugby and art

Good morning and welcome to Saturday and a long weekend. Ko te ra tenei i hanga e te Ariki. Ka koa tatou, ka koa hoki ki reira. The day begins with some... Read More

Events are back this Labour Weekend

Tauranga locals and visitors can look forward to welcoming back some great public events this Labour Weekend. Tauranga City Council general manager of community... Read More

New overseas acts for Bay Dreams

Bay Dreams looks set to be the only summer 2020-21 music festival to feature overseas acts, but previously announced headliners Flume and Pendulum won't be playing. In... Read More

The Shows must Go On in Tauranga

A Bay of Plenty woman, who has gone on to become a musical theatre star throughout Australasia, returns home to the BOP this week to perform - and we have COVID-19... Read More

Shake a pink bucket to help save lives

Breast Cancer Foundation NZ is calling on the people of Bay of Plenty to give a little time to make a big difference for its upcoming Pink Ribbon Street Appeal. Collectors... Read More

Free water safety fun community day

It's time to splash around and learn some safety in and on the water ahead of summer. Tauranga Swim School in conjunction with Water Safety New Zealand is hosting... Read More

What’s on – cycles, fluro fest, water safety

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 light winds, and some... Read More