Entertainment

Sulkies take over Tauranga racecourse

The Bay of Plenty Harness Racing Club is holding its 23rd annual family picnic meeting on the grass at Tauranga Racecourse on Sunday, January 28. There is a full,... Read More

What's On: Four major events

Good morning Sunners and welcome to a busy first day to the long weekend. If you are going away over the weekend or just staying in the Bay be aware Tauranga traffic... Read More

Baypark set to get wild

To a spectator of jetsprinting, the sport undoubtedly raises adrenal levels, but for one of the methanol-sucking monsters who races in the event, the experience... Read More

A busy long weekend in the city

Residents around the city can expect things to get a little busier this long weekend, as the region sets up for an impressive timetable of events. One of the more... Read More

Shaggy’s out, Katchafire’s in

Reggae favourite Mr Bombastic, Shaggy, has pulled out of One Love just two days out from the event. The cancellation comes as excitement builds ahead of the famed... Read More

No weed campaigning at One Love

Campaigners planning to pledge the legalisation of marijuana at this weekend's One Love Festival have been told they will be evicted, if they are found promoting... Read More

International banjo player coming

Clawhammer banjo player Dan Walsh is returning to New Zealand for his third tour in February/March, kicking it off at Tauranga's The Barrel Room on February 4. The... Read More

Opotiki gets all jazzed up

An inaugural three-day jazz and blues festival is soon to be a reality for Opotiki. Island View Jazz and Blues is the name of the all new musical extravaganza... Read More

The Art of New Zealand in 3D

An Eastern Bay of Plenty three dimensional art competition is positioning Whakatane as a core focus of the New Zealand contemporary art world. Coordinated by Arts... Read More

Jetsprinters back water saving efforts

Since the V8 Jetsprints first arrived in the Bay of Plenty back in 2014, organisers have sought to identify opportunities which keep the award-winning, action-packed... Read More

One Love crowds ready for magic

Canadian funk fusion band MAGIC! is about to receive a whole lot of love from reggae fans around the nation as they gear up for the coveted One Love festival, this... Read More

The Wizard of Oz – stunning and polished

Tauranga Musical Theatre Youth set the bar very high with a distinctly polished start to the year ahead with their performance of ‘The Wizard of Oz - Young... Read More