Entertainment

Painting a moving picture

She's a local artist who paints still life, but Jenny Coker is swapping the medium for moving pictures on the international stage soon. The Tauranga watercolour... Read More

A fun filled weekend in the Coromandel

With heaps of events taking place in the Coromandel this weekend it's not a question of what to do - but how to fit it all in. There's fun under the seas at the... Read More

Replacement festival also cancelled

The event organised to replace the cancelled McLaren Valley Music and Arts Festival has also been pulled by the organisers. The new version of the festival, that... Read More

Ticketing decision explained

Lack of space, time commitment and income are the reasons behind Creative Tauranga's decision to end its relationships with ticketing agencies iTicket and Eventfinda.... Read More

First time exhibit of iwi treasure

Eastern Bay residents will get the chance to view rare Whakatohea taonga (treasure) when the Whakatane Library and Exhibition Centre opens its latest exhibition... Read More

‘Love Life, Love My Library’ winners

Designs created by talented Coromandel locals Helena Mayer, Joseph Morcom and Bev Lindsay will appear on the Thames-Coromandel District Libraries new library cards. The... Read More

Powerball jackpots to $9M

Lotto players have the chance of winning $9 million in tomorrow night's Powerball draw. No one struck Powerball on Saturday night, meaning it has jackpotted to $9... Read More

Counting down to Christmas

Acclaimed singer Anna Hawkins is giving the gift of music and song to Bethlehem Baptist Church's family-friendly, annual A Night Before Christmas event this year,... Read More

How many hot dogs can you eat?

American competitive eater Matthew Stonie can chug down 62 hot dogs in 10 minutes. The 23-year-old, who can also put away 25 Big Macs in 22 minutes, is the champion... Read More

Large turnout for Santa Parade

Pak'n Save Papamoa Santa Parade organiser Kate Percy says Papamoa really showed their Christmas and community spirit today with the annual event attended by more... Read More

Show your love for One Love

This summer New Zealand's leading reggae festival One Love is returning to Tauranga bigger, brighter and bolder than ever before. Presented by Pato Entertainment,... Read More

Jamie’s ocean of imagination

With just a stick and a bit of string, local artist Jamie Harkins can transform an empty beach into a work of art. He's the man behind an array of thought-provoking... Read More