Entertainment

Remembering Hurricane Katrina

It's been a decade since Hurricane Katrina ravaged New Orleans, killing thousands and leaving countless more people homeless with nowhere to go. To commemorate... Read More

Celebrate in Mercury Bay on Saturday

Celebrate Mercury Bay's talented performance artists of all ages and genres at the Bay's Best showcase this Saturday night at Whitianga Town Hall. Bands, soloists,... Read More

Scallop festival tickets selling fast

With the Whitianga Scallop Festival just around the corner, if you haven't got your ticket then you best get a wriggle on. Tickets are selling out fast and this... Read More

AHoriBuzz – Nation of the State

The mission was simple - to take the music to the people of Aotearoa. The man behind the mission? Aaron Tokona, with his band AHoriBuzz. Aaron Tokona will be playing... Read More

Hurricane Katrina: never forgotten

It's been a decade since Hurricane Katrina ravaged New Orleans, killing thousands and leaving countless more people homeless with nowhere to go. To commemorate... Read More

Tami Neilson: dynamite lady

She's the only lady on tour with three 'stinky boys”, but when she lets out a big laugh you know the one and only Tami Neilson wouldn't have it any other way.... Read More

American pianist draws large crowd

Youthful American-trained pianist Melanie Lina captivated a large audience in the fifth of Tauranga Musica series at Graham Young Auditorium recently. Pianist Melanie... Read More

Your thoughts on Falls festival

With January comes sun, fun and festivals. New to this year's summer festival line-up in the Bay of Plenty is the three-day McLaren Valley Music and Arts Festival... Read More

Warm fuzzies at SPCA Cupcake Day

Adorable kittens and puppies, games and competitions for the whole family, plus delicious cupcakes - what more could you want on a Saturday? The second ever Tauranga... Read More

Darryl cues up snooker challenge

It'll be like a scene from BBC television series ‘Pot Black' when Tauranga Citizens Club snooker members pick up their cues for the New Zealand Masters Snooker... Read More

Rally action returns to the Coromandel

The wait is nearly over for motorsport fanatics with the return of the Mahindra Gold Rush Rally of Coromandel this weekend. It will be the fifth round of the Brian... Read More

Nine days until The Bay’s Best

Prepare to have your socks blown off when an assortment of Mercury Bay's most talented performers take to the stage next week. In nine days' time Creative Mercury... Read More