Entertainment
05:14pm Fri 13 Feb, 2015
A salute to Gallipoli shall echo through the Whitianga Town Hall with the return of the Auckland Youth Orchetsra this Sunday. Interested lovers of orchestral music... Read More
12:36pm Fri 13 Feb, 2015
Let me begin with a quote taken from Shakespeare's ‘A Midsummer Night's Dream', as spoken by the character Nick Bottom: 'I have had a most rare vision. I... Read More
09:43am Fri 13 Feb, 2015
Whitianga's bathtub racing fraternity are making their way to Waihi Beach today to race their tubs tomorrow in 15th annual Bathtub Regatta at Bowentown. Among bathtubs... Read More
08:04am Fri 13 Feb, 2015
Young fishermen and women are encouraged to throw their line into the water this coming Sunday, February 15, for the PlaceMakers and The Hits Kids Fishing Competition. And... Read More
04:01pm Thu 12 Feb, 2015
Tauranga musician Phil Rudd has been dumped by AC/DC and replaced by Welsh drummer Chris Slade. Slade will play in the band for the upcoming Rock or Bust Tour, which... Read More
11:41am Mon 09 Feb, 2015
We all get knocked down by life, it's unavoidable. But the measure of a real champion is someone who can smile, dust themselves off and get back up again. In Brad... Read More
09:21am Sun 08 Feb, 2015
While Shakespeare may have believed the course of true love 'never does run smooth”, it can make for a hilarious, wondrous and magical tale. From next week... Read More
09:00am Sun 08 Feb, 2015
Are you a young Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Franz Listz or Yo Yo Ma who's waiting in the wings for your opportunity to take centre stage? If you answered yes, then... Read More
10:47am Wed 04 Feb, 2015
An illusionist, ventriloquist, shadow puppeteer, mime artist and comedian walk into a pub one day, the barman turns around and says 'G'day Raymond, what'll it be?” Australian... Read More
09:39am Wed 04 Feb, 2015
The Thames-Coromandel District Council has a big, bright and beautiful mystery on their hands and needs your help to solve the case. Under the cover of night a... Read More
01:21pm Sun 01 Feb, 2015
An exhibition showcasing Maori artwork is attracting many visitors to the Cargo Shed, according to manager Kathy Sass. Artists Jason Porter, Pete Smith, Whare Heke,... Read More
11:46am Fri 30 Jan, 2015
The Sundaise Festival organisers keep rolling out the good news, with 13 more additions to the line-up being announced this month. Overflowing with music, arts,... Read More
05-Nov 18:00
Western Bay weighs charges for granny flats
05-Nov 17:00
Man suffers life-altering injuries in Mount attack
05-Nov 15:00
BoP set for summer-like heat as temperatures soar
05-Nov 11:55
Man charged with arson after car fire
05-Nov 11:41
Bay of Plenty Lotto player wins nearly $34k
05-Nov 10:49
Voter access concerns after ramp door locked
05-Nov 08:48
Car ends up off road in Ōhauiti, house undamaged
05-Nov 08:30
Heavy traffic snarls Hewletts Rd commuters
05-Nov 08:00
Bay homes offer a retirement alternative
05-Nov 07:00
Resident says shelterbelt is reducing visibility
05-Nov 06:00
SPCA renews fireworks ban call as Guy Fawkes nears
04-Nov 18:00
BOP fisherman receives international recognition
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