Entertainment

Full muster for National Youth Jazz Competition

Liam Ryan is very happy with the number of schools registered for this year's National Youth Jazz Competition. 'We took the risk of running the National Youth... Read More

Powerball jackpots to $10 million

Powerball and Strike have both rolled over, meaning there is a combined prize pool of $11.3 million up for grabs on Wednesday. In a statement by Lotto NZ, it... Read More

Free breakfast for UoW students

University of Waikato students are invited to a free breakfast on Tuesday, March 12 on the Tauranga waterfront from 7.30am-9am. Downtown Tauranga and Priority... Read More

What’s on? Sign bombing, pianos and surf!

Kia ora and morena Sunners, and welcome to your Saturday, where there's lots of great activities to participate in or be entertained by. It's a ‘two-cruiseship'... Read More

Robinson becomes first-ever Māori Barbie doll

Sports presenter and journalist Melodie Robinson has become the first New Zealander to have a Barbie doll made in her likeness. The Mattel brand is celebrating... Read More

Bringing burlesque to the BOP

A Mount Maunganui instructor is aiming for burlesque performers around the Bay of Plenty to have regular paid opportunities. Kirsty Carter of The Studio... Read More

Big Bike Film night pedalling its way to Tauranga

The Big Bike Film Night is riding into Tauranga later this month. Described as a feast of short films devoted to the bicycle and all who ride it, the Big Bike... Read More

Tauranga hosting national awards

The Trustpower National Community Awards are being held in Tauranga from 29-31 March. The event is one of New Zealand's biggest celebrations of volunteers, with... Read More

Paeroa Lotto winner dreams of paying it forward

A Paeroa man who has always wanted to give something back to the community says he can now realise his dream. Despite winning $333,333 with Lotto First Division... Read More

Government calls time on ticket scalpers

The Government plans to stop the practice of ticket scalping. 'Measures planned include a price cap on resale tickets, enforcing rules around information that... Read More

Classical and jazz music worlds collide

Musical worlds will collide when Rodger Fox recreates recordings by jazz saxophonist Charlie Parker in his North Island tour. The tour, Charlie Parker With Strings,... Read More

Rotorua sailors join Papamoa dragons

Across a small Papamoa lake came the shout: 'Go Alinghi!” Next to me on the bank, the return call bellows back: 'Traitor!” I'm amongst a group of... Read More