Entertainment
07:45am Sun 30 Jul, 2017
It's very cold this morning. That's the verdict from anyone who had to get up before sunrise. Even the MetService agrees, putting Tauranga's 7.30am temperature... Read More
01:56pm Sat 29 Jul, 2017
Get your pom poms out and get ready to cheer, because the Bay's cheerleading and dance competition is coming. Battle in the Bay will be held at ASB Arena at Baypark... Read More
10:34am Thu 27 Jul, 2017
The first line-up for Bay Dreams 2018 has been announced, with international artists such as DJ Snake and Foster the People set to perform at the January 2 festival. The... Read More
10:58am Wed 26 Jul, 2017
New Zealand thrash metal band Alien Weaponry have just entered their second week at the top of the Spotify NZ Viral 50 Music Chart with their song Ru Ana Te Whenua. Spotify... Read More
10:47am Tue 25 Jul, 2017
A group of up-and-coming young filmmakers have produced a short silent film, thanks to a four-day workshop provided by Baycourt Community & Arts Centre. The... Read More
06:46am Tue 25 Jul, 2017
Around 37 million people are expected to tune into an hour long show dedicated to New Zealand's most iconic tourist spots, one of which is White Island. Brazilian... Read More
09:20am Sun 23 Jul, 2017
Arts, Culture and Heritage Minister Maggie Barry says two cultural exchanges between New Zealand and Korea this year will have cultural and economic benefits for... Read More
07:40am Sun 23 Jul, 2017
It's Sunday, and you're looking for something to do, aren't you? The MetService is predicting a cloudy final day of the school holidays, with south-westerlies and... Read More
10:01am Sat 22 Jul, 2017
The hunt is on for New Zealand's next big YouTube stars. Aspiring storytellers from the Bay of Plenty can apply for a share of a new joint $300,000 Skip Ahead fund... Read More
11:15am Fri 21 Jul, 2017
Two residents took matters into their own hands and have organised a special screening of a new documentary in Tauranga. The film, Winter at Westbeth directed by... Read More
02:08pm Thu 20 Jul, 2017
A young Tauranga filmmaker has premiered her second short film, and has set her sights on completing a feature-length film in the near future. Rose McMahon's short... Read More
04:46pm Wed 19 Jul, 2017
A London-based pianist is coming to Tauranga to showcase her unique programme, which highlights music by New Zealand women composers. Pianist Xenia Pestova, who... Read More
02-Jan 15:00
Selwyn Ridge leads Wednesday Challenge push
02-Jan 14:00
Sam Ruthe targets another record in 1000m race
02-Jan 13:00
Youth disorder sees officer struck in Whangamatā
02-Jan 12:30
Two taken to hospital after city centre crash
02-Jan 11:00
Surf rescues soar as swimmers ignore flags
02-Jan 09:43
Police investigate two deaths at BoP property
02-Jan 08:30
Bay of Plenty road deaths 2025
02-Jan 08:00
Local leaders share hopes for 2026
02-Jan 07:00
Road deaths fall for third consecutive year
01-Jan 14:00
New Year's Eve arrests but quiet night overall
01-Jan 13:08
Call to stop drunken street fights this summer
01-Jan 11:00
One person dies after early morning crash on SH26
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