Entertainment

Arataki Omanu Scouts receive prestigious award

Several members from the Arataki Omanu Scout Group have been awarded a prestigious award for their dedication to the scout group and their community. The... Read More

Songs from the great American Songbook

A celebrated Kiwi jazz singer and an internationally acclaimed Aussie theatre organist will breathe new life into songs from The Great American Songbook. Classic... Read More

‘Any-fin’ is possible these school holidays

If you've got a kid fascinated by fantastic fish or rocking reptiles, take them in to Animates these school holidays. Animates will be hosting free, educational... Read More

What’s On: school holiday fun

Good Morning, and if you have kids, welcome to the school holidays! Today's weather isn't looking too flash with rain developing as we speak and heavy rain expected... Read More

Scorching $1 million win for Mount Lotto player

Have you checked your Lotto ticket this morning? If you bought your ticket at Bayfair you might be waking up a wee bit richer. The stars have aligned for one... Read More

Skateboarding crusader wheels into town

After all the serious stuff - the chat about confidence, purpose and resilience - the kids cut loose and mobbed Blair Benefield. 'It's humbling mate, it's humbling.” About... Read More

Book characters come to life at Greenpark School

Greenpark School ended the school term this week with a book fair and book character dress up day. The school community was invited to the school's annual Scholastic... Read More

Wonders of the Lego world

Ever dreamt of visiting the Empire State Building, the Arc De Triomphe, Big Ben and other world famous landmarks? Well now you can, with the Brickman ‘Wonders... Read More

Helping Bay sports clubs

Commonwealth swimming record holder Moss Burmester is one of ten New Zealand sporting heroes leading the way helping local sports clubs save money and reduce their... Read More

Tooth pulled from Tauranga building

Tauranga's first public display of a tooth extraction has taken place on The Strand in the CBD. Only this tooth weighs more than 200kg and it's made entirely... Read More

Bill Bailey – a man who loves the wild

Sitting in the pools at Hot Water Beach in the Coromandel, seeing sea lions in Invercargill and horse riding in Piha, are some of the fondest memories Bill Bailey... Read More

Rap raises importance of talking about bullying

A rap song from two students at Tarawera High School in Kawerau has taken top honours in the performance category of the Bullying Free NZ week competition. The... Read More