Entertainment

Willy Wonka star dies

'Too old for twitter, too young to die! Actor turned writer.” This is the message posted on Gene Wilder's Twitter account. Sadly, the star known for his roles... Read More

Call to microchip all cats

Wellington is doing it - Tauranga should be doing it too. Dr Liza Schneider of Holistic Vets is talking about compulsory microchipping of cats. 'It's not a magic... Read More

Grant’s rocking art in Te Puna tonight

If you love your music and art then make sure you shimmy on down to Te Puna Hall for a fabulous event combing the two tonight. Local musician, artist extraordinaire,... Read More

Rocking out at Bay schools

Five high schools from around the Bay are set to have their lunch breaks rocked when students from Waiariki/Bay of Plenty Polytechnic's music programme visit at... Read More

Carnage ensues at 16th Ave Theatre

The latest show out of 16th Ave Theatre is a ‘comedy of manner, without the manners' that's guaranteed to leave you in stitches. The theatre company presents... Read More

Ticket scalping warning

People buying online tickets for local events are being advised to check they are paying through authorised agencies. Baycourt manager Megan Peacock-Coyle says tickets... Read More

BTN bringing the noize Saturday

The Bay's premier event for 14-18-year-olds returns this weekend bigger, bolder and badder than anything you've seen before. Bring The Noize will be blasting away... Read More

Concerbition time with Grant Bullot

Take one part exhibition, one part concert, mix vigorously and what you get is one fabulous evening of art and music in Te Puna this weekend. Musician and artist... Read More

What's on today - markets

Fine spells with a chance of an evening shower is today's forecast meaning it may be better to begin with the outdoor activities for the morning like the markets... Read More

Fans in Town kicking off in CBD

There'll be plenty of action both on and off the field when the mighty Bay of Plenty Steamers' take on Taranaki in their Mitre 10 Cup match at Tauranga Domain today. After... Read More

‘One Man, Two Guvnors’ auditions

Auditions will be taking place this weekend for 16th Ave Theatre's upcoming production of One Man, Two Guvnors. Written by English playwright Richard Bean, the... Read More

Arson attacks in the Bay

Police are appealing for information following three suspicious fires in recent months in the Te Kaha and Waihau Bay areas. Detective Sergeant Darren Thomas says... Read More