Entertainment

Festival of architecture

The countdown is on for the annual Festival of Architecture, with a series of engaging, insightful and enjoyable events running from September 20-26 at venues... Read More

International Space Station over Tauranga tonight

The Tauranga Astronomical Society has advised that weather permitting, the International Space Station - ISS - will be visible tonight. 'The ISS will be passing... Read More

What‘s on – tennis, Agatha Christie and hopewalk

Kia ora and welcome to Saturday. Today we are expecting some cloud early this morning, which will clear away, leaving a fine day ahead. It's a three-clothing... Read More

Tauranga Arts Festival seeks new director for 2020

Tauranga Arts Festival, which opens on October 24, has today announced that it is seeking a director for events from 2020 with the news that Jo Bond is stepping... Read More

It’s not all tight perms and tea trolleys

Francine Thomas grew up in a florist shop, so it is no surprise her passion for floral art has blossomed over the years. Francine's mother and grandmother worked... Read More

Even more funding for Opotiki’s creative projects

Applications open this week for even more funding for Opotiki's creative projects. Do you have a creative project that could use some assistance? Individuals... Read More

Hang on a minute, mate

People love what happens at Litt Park Theatre in Te Puke. In October, a couple of shows will be staged there as part of the Tauranga Arts Festival, and early... Read More

Wild food festival returns

Plant your garden, scope out your hunter-gatherer neighbour and pickle your winter bounty because the date is set for next year's Ōhope Local Wild Food Challenge. Returning... Read More

DANZ announces 2019 dance residencies in Rotorua

Dance Aotearoa New Zealand has announced two new dance residencies in October and November of this year. DNAZ will offer the Maori Dance Residency in partnership... Read More

Heads turning for Turban Day

Turban Day was celebrated in style on Saturday on the Tauranga waterfront. The event provided an opportunity for anyone keen to find out how to wear a turban... Read More

Entries open today for GODZone

Entries to Chapter 9 of GODZone, the world's largest expedition race, opened today and will be highly sought after by adventure racing teams around the globe. GODZone... Read More

Waihi Strike player wins $1 million

As Kiwi families come together to celebrate dads this weekend, a lucky Strike player from Waihi has an extra reason to celebrate after winning $1 million in Saturday... Read More