Entertainment

Holidaying at home boosting economy

Kiwis enjoying a holiday at home are one of the key engines driving the growing Thames-Coromandel economy, new data reveals. Economics consultancy Infometrics... Read More

What’s on – Armageddon, Lego and wrestling

Kia ora and welcome to Saturday! We have a chilly evening ahead, so it's time to start thinking about donning those winter jerseys, jackets and socks. The... Read More

Local authors shortlisted for awards

Several local authors and illustrators have been shortlisted for the New Zealand Book Awards for Children and Young Adults. The awards celebrate the contribution... Read More

Dogs dare to be different

Dogs will be darting about at their day out this weekend in a fundraising event organised by the recently established Pyes Pa/Tauriko Lions Branch Club. Doggy... Read More

Armageddon back with a vengeance in Tauranga

Armageddon is back and ready to take over the Bay of Plenty this weekend, filling Trustpower Baypark Arena with all things comics, cosplay, anime, gaming movies... Read More

The Incubator hosting Matariki exhibitions

The Incubator Creative Hub is hosting multiple Matariki events from Friday, June 7 at 5.30pm. The team at the creative hub are continuing their commitment to... Read More

Large prize pool for art competition

Rotorua Museum has announced the return of the biennial Art Awards for 2019 and is calling on all Bay of Plenty artists to enter. Entries are invited from artists,... Read More

What’s on – Spiderman, cars and Ash Laforteza

Kia ora and welcome to Sunday. Despite the chillier temperatures, today's weather forecast is looking good as the day fines up. There will be some cold southwesterlies,... Read More

Mount Runners and Walkers Half Marathon today

This morning, over 1400 runners and walkers will set off on the 33rd Annual Mount Runners and Walkers Half Marathon. The popular event gives participants the... Read More

Duo Col Legno impress at Tauranga Musica

A fascinated audience were suitably intrigued when Duo Col Legno teamed up to celebrate a sense of place at Pyes Pa Auditorium. Demonstrating an enthralling,... Read More

Mount RSA start kids club

The Mount Maunganui RSA is throwing its doors open to children. Vice president Arthur King and executive committee member Norm Harvey have created a Kids' Club... Read More

$500,000 win for two Lotto players

It may be Queen's Birthday Weekend, but two Lotto players from Whangarei and Papakura will be the ones living like royalty after each winning $500,000 with Lotto... Read More