Entertainment

GTA gets Kiwi makeover

Gamers cruising the mean streets of Los Angeles in Grand Theft Auto V could soon stumble across a Pak'n Save or a patched Mongrel Mob member. A Hawke's Bay man has... Read More

REVIEW: Six60 a hit at ASB Arena

Standing there in my high-heeled boots in the middle of a raging crowd, I knew I'd made a rookie mistake. FYI, heels and Six60 concerts do not mix. But the heels... Read More

A day of self-indulgence

It's said that diamonds are a girl's best friend, and thanks to Hammon Diamond Jeweller, one lucky lady has the chance to win a magnificent $15,000 diamond ring... Read More

Learn about Maori in WWI

An exhibition exploring the role of Maori in World War I is on display at Art + Body Studio in Mount Maunganui. Created by artist Tawhai Rickard, the mixed-medium... Read More

Round 2 of Mindsports this weekend

Good times and great times are set to continue during the final weekend of the NZ Festival of MindSports this Saturday and Sunday. Organiser Marlene Perry says... Read More

REVIEW: Indian Ink’s 'Kiss the Fish'

Given how cruddy the weather has been of late, I would highly recommend you escape to the sleepy, sunbathed island of Karukam this weekend. On Thursday night, Indian... Read More

REVIEW: Meeting Karpovsky

Sylvia Morton does not dance - no - she soars through the night thanks to Alexander Karpovsky. In a special one-off performance the acclaimed Meeting Karpovsky... Read More

Gallery to host Matariki fashion show

Celebrate Matariki and contemporary Maori art with a night of spectacular fashion and performances at the Tauranga Art Gallery. Street wear, avant-garde and harakeke... Read More

Trinity Roots to play the Bay

Much-loved Wellington band Trinity Roots are hitting the road and heading to the Bay of Plenty to celebrate the release of their third studio album, Citizen. They... Read More

Mount disaster makes tv tonight

The wreck of the launch Ranui in Tauranga Harbour entrance in 1950 will be covered on the TV tonight on TV1 (8.30pm). Descent from Disaster will retrace the story... Read More

Tauranga chef is in the mix

A Tauranga chef has been selected as a finalist in the New Zealand Vegetarian Dish Challenge 2015. Trinity Wharf's executive chef, Simon Green, has been hand-picked... Read More

Chamber music contest returns

More than 60 young Bay of Plenty musicians are tuning up to compete in the annual New Zealand Community Trust Chamber Music Contest. Run by Chamber Music New Zealand,... Read More