Entertainment

Caring, giving and gunpowder

The pungent smell of nitrocellulose, the explosive component of the modern-day bullet, after it's been fired, must be addictive. Allison Fursdon reckons so. She... Read More

Tauranga and Mount Lotto players win big

A lucky Mount Maunganui Lotto player has won $166,667 with Lotto First Division in Saturday night's live Lotto draw. The ticket was sold at Mt Maunganui New World. One... Read More

Sunday‘s street party in First Ave

There's only one more sleep to go until a massive street party in Tauranga's First Avenue. The weather's looking fantastic for a fun day out on Sunday which promises... Read More

Greerton Village’s fabulous festival of blossoms

It's been a gloriously sunny day, with blue skies and plenty of pink blossoms as thousands of people turned out for the annual Cherry Blossom Festival in Greerton... Read More

Rare opportunity for Bay filmmakers

Bay of Plenty filmmakers are being given a rare opportunity to sell their content to international industry executives attending this week's indigenous film festival. Top... Read More

Students shine in excellence awards

Outstanding students from around the Bay of Plenty were honoured at the Graeme Dingle Foundation Bay of Plenty Regional Excellence Awards on Wednesday night. Bay... Read More

Love of surfing helps tackle mental health issues

A Mount Maunganui man who battled mental health challenges for years has used his love of surfing to help others overcome their own struggles. Grant Trebilco,... Read More

What‘s on - wheelchair basketball and festivals

Kia ora and welcome to Saturday. Today we are expecting a fine day with light winds, perfect for running, rugby, and anything outdoors. It's a one-clothing... Read More

Waipuna shop wins window dressing award

The Waipuna Hospice Charity Shop has won first place in the the 2019 Greerton Village Cherry Blossom Window Dressing competition. 'The competition was judged... Read More

Backing Bay rugby today

Today, Saturday, is your final chance to watch our Bay of Plenty Under 18 Boys and Girls teams as both teams will be playing in the Blues vs Chiefs U18 Crossover... Read More

Greerton Village Cherry Blossom Festival

There was a moment of joy earlier this week when the cherry blossom trees in Greerton Village started to burst out puffs of pink. 'On Sunday, little blossoms... Read More

Steamers ready for Taniwha ambush in Whangarei

Steamers coach Clayton McMillan is preparing for a Taniwha ambush when his side plays Northland in Whangarei on Sunday. History has shown, battles between the... Read More