Entertainment

Art fair’s second birthday

This weekend, Whakamarama's Atrium Art & Artisan Fair celebrates its second birthday. I attended the very first monthly fair in 2017 and love how much it's flourished... Read More

Going up the wall

Hopefully the Black Caps won't give reason to drive anyone up the wall at Bay Oval. But the wall will be there just in case. The new 16-metre climbing wall... Read More

Feelers’ shows a mix of old hits and new songs

The Feelers upcoming shows will be rollercoaster of songs from heavier rock to pop as well as their classic hits. Singer James Reid is working on a set list for... Read More

Wishing trees makes families’ Christmases complete

An annual appeal that helps hundreds of families throughout Tauranga has launched for Christmas. The Kmart Wishing Trees have been put up and waiting for presents... Read More

Whakatane primary wins national haka competition

Whakatane primary school Te Kura o te Paroa has taken out the top spot at the National Primary Schools Kapa Haka competition. Hundreds of tamariki from 62 schools... Read More

Starlink string of pearls crosses sky tonight

7pm update: There has been an updated time given for the Starlink train of satellites passing overhead tonight. The new time is just before 9.50pm. "There were... Read More

Cycling to celebrate overcoming brain injuries

The weather was perfect on Saturday for the inaugural Brain Injured Children Trust Pedal and Spokes Family Cycle Ride. It was a fun-packed time with children wearing... Read More

“Too bloody busy to grow old”

He was born on Black Tuesday. 'October 21, 1929. People started jumping out of windows that day.” Not because the world was aghast at the arrival of Brian... Read More

What‘s on - Historic Village market, guns and runs

Kia ora and welcome to Sunday. Morena koutou. He ra tino ataahua. Expect fine spells today with drizzle from this evening, with northerlies. It's a one-layer-clothing... Read More

Tauranga Lotto player wins $17,632

A Lotto player from Tauranga will be celebrating after winning $17,632 with Lotto Second Division in last night's live Lotto draw. The winning ticket was sold... Read More

Fuel for the mind and imagination

There's one bloke who enjoys jigsaws. He would; he's on home detention and he has plenty of time on his hands. Electronic monitoring means he can't be at the... Read More

It‘s Get Outdoors Week

Getting outdoors is easy if you know how. This is the message that the NZ Mountain Safety Council are bringing for the Get Outdoors Week which starts today.... Read More