Entertainment

Showcase of NZ country talent

Once again, country music artists from around New Zealand will be competing for prizes at the prestigious NZ Country Music Star Awards being held in Tauranga at... Read More

What’s On; Art in the Park

Morning Sunners, for those of you who didn't get up early to watch the All Blacks' semi-final match and are looking for something to do. Why not go and check out... Read More

ARTWaikino back on display

A highly anticipated art exhibition and competition make its return to Waikino's Victoria Hall this Labour Weekend. Now into its 15th year, the ARTWaikino exhibition... Read More

Magical Mercury Bay pics needed

Do you have a photograph that captures the beauty and splendour of Mercury Bay? Then Whitianga local Sue Collins wants to hear from you. She and Mercury Bay Museum... Read More

Te Puke rejects contest criticisms

The Te Puke Highway song contest is 'done and dusted” according to Mark Boyle, managing director of the Te Puke Economic Development Group. He's adamant. 'Robert... Read More

The ultimate fitness test

The fittest team in the country will be decided at a two-day mass CrossFit event this Labour Weekend, as more than 500 athletes push themselves to their physical... Read More

Miho's jazz to groove Whitianga

Feel good jazz that lifts the soul and gets the heart grooving will feature in Creative Mercury Bay's final event for 2015. The Whitianga-based charitable arts... Read More

Waiata opens Tauranga Arts Festival

There's no better way to start the day - or an arts festival - than with the sun on your face and a song in your heart. As the sun rose from the ocean this morning,... Read More

Nukes, ukes, & beauts this Saturday

Electric ukuleles, three-part harmonies, solid songwriting and having a laugh - these are the weapons of choice for New Zealand's ‘original ukulele trio' The... Read More

Ukuleles of mass enjoyment

Electric ukuleles, three-part harmonies, solid songwriting and having a laugh - these are the weapons of choice for New Zealand's ‘original ukulele trio' The... Read More

Mount festival "just the start"

If you're going to dream, then make sure you dream big. It may be New Zealand's newest summer music festival, but the man behind Bay Dreams, which hits the Mount... Read More

Dawn chorus to open festival

As the sun rises from the ocean and its rays strike Mauao this Thursday, in the dawn a chorus of voices united in song shall greet the new day. To celebrate the... Read More