Entertainment

Indigenous artists share craft at extravaganza

Indigenous tattoo artists from around the world have gathered to share their craft and traditions at the Tattoo and Art Extravaganza at TECT Arena. The Ta Atea... Read More

BOP event organisers keeping tabs on COVID-19

Event organisers in the Bay of Plenty are keeping a very close eye on the coronavirus situation. There are now six confirmed positive cases identified in NZ,... Read More

Firing up Ford mania

The opportunity to get up close and personal with all things Ford drew around 2000 people to the Tauranga Ford Muscle Car Club's annual show day at Wharepai Domain. There... Read More

A slash of lipstick

Janice Giles has titled her new solo exhibition at the Cottleston Gallery ‘Lipstick and other tropes'. This is intriguing to me, as tropes are not quite... Read More

What‘s on - death cafe, water fight, water cricket

Kia ora and welcome to Saturday. Morena koutou! Me koa te ra. Today we are expecting a mainly fine day with southeasterlies, gradually tending northerly, and... Read More

Greerton goes green for St Paddy’s Day today

It's nearly time to don your green, grab your ginger wigs and head into Greerton to celebrate the best of Ireland for St Patrick's Day. The Greerton St Paddy's... Read More

Going full circle

Repairs to the Mauao Base Track have officially been completed, allowing people to walk the full circuit without having to use stairs. The repaired section reopened... Read More

Khailana live at the Jam Factory

The soft psych-rock soundscapes from Khailana's world is a welcome escape from the pure acoustic rhythmic structure that often surrounds us. For me, it's pure... Read More

Tattoo art for everyone at Tauranga expo

It's not often kids and tattoos go hand in and but at this year's Tattoo and Art Extravaganza, youngsters can get tatted up alongside their parents. Under 12-year-olds... Read More

Boomers’ days are far from over

Although life for Alison Quigan is far from winding up, she is facing the realities of old age through her latest play. Alison plays Genevieve alongside... Read More

WBOP prepares to say hello to its future district

Swimming pools, boat ramps, local halls - even cemeteries - all are part of the conversation that has started in the Western Bay about long term planning for the... Read More

Jazz to take over Historic Village at Easter

The Historic Village at 17th Ave will turn into a New Orleans style jazz village at Easter. The Tauranga Jazz Society has collaborated with the Historic Village... Read More