Entertainment

Boxing Day barbecue weather likely

With Christmas presents open and stomachs likely full, the weather in the Bay of Plenty is mostly dry with a few damp patches in the afternoon, hitting a high... Read More

Tauranga attracts headline music all summer

This summer is shaping up to be one of the busiest yet with more acts than ever choosing to perform in Tauranga. Following the ongoing success of local, home-grown... Read More

Singer excited for girl hangs at Gin Wigmore gig

Singer Tami Neilson is thrilled to be a part of a powerhouse trio of women at her Mount Maunganui show in January. Tami and Hollie Smith are opening for headliner... Read More

Drink better and avoid the Christmas hangover

Responsible drinking champions are asking Kiwis to take it easy this festive season and avoid the Christmas hangover. Typically, Christmas and New Year marks... Read More

Plenty of fun in the Mount this summer

The countdown to summer is on and the Mount is once again going to be transformed into an epic music destination for locals and tourists alike. Fabulous shows... Read More

Christmas lights lighting up Tauranga communities

As Christmas time gets closer, it seems there is more and more magic in the air. Summer is on its way, school and work are on break, and there is something for... Read More

Hosting 250 for Christmas dinner

When the fine feast was laid out, any reservations or barriers were swept away by a tide of gravy, custard and goodwill and people sat down and celebrated Christmas... Read More

Te Puke‘s heart shines with Christmas in the Park

Hundreds from the Te Puke community came out to celebrate Christmas at Te Puke's Christmas in the Park last Saturday. The entertainment and fun started at 3pm... Read More

A Kiwi Christmas raises funds for Foodbank

Veteran broadcaster Tom Bradley's ‘A Kiwi Christmas' was certainly worth waiting for. I slipped into a seat at the back of the auditorium at the Holy Trinity... Read More

Toys in cars to go to children with cancer

Hot rodders from around New Zealand came together last week for the Tauranga Toy Run, raising funds and awareness for needy local charities. It's the toy... Read More

Pop up and traditional carol services

For those who love Christmas carol singing, there's something for everyone today, both indoors and outdoors, as churches across Tauranga city pull out all the... Read More

Five Lotto players win $200,000

Christmas has come early for five players from Auckland, Waikanae, Wellington, Christchurch, and Dunedin after taking home $200,000 with Lotto First Division in... Read More