Entertainment

New gallery manager announced

It's a new era for Tauranga Art Gallery, with the appointment of Mark Trufitt as interim gallery manager announced today. Mark takes over from outgoing gallery manager... Read More

Whitianga concert rocks 8,500 people

A crowd of 8,500 people sung and danced the afternoon away to classic rock music at the Whitianga Waterways Arena on Sunday. International music legends Heart,... Read More

From the Bay to the Louisiana swamps

'Surreal” is how Tauranga musician and Swamp Thing guitarist extraordinaire Grant Haua describes their upcoming tour to the United States this April. But... Read More

Comedian’s close call

He doesn't usually get to spend much time soaking up the sights and sounds when he's in Tauranga for a gig. Comedian Jeremy Elwood. Photo: file. In fact his during... Read More

Fun at the Winery Tour 2015

Dave Dobbyn was right. When I spoke to him before the show, he said the 2015 Winery Tour would be 'fun, of course!” Well Dave, it certainly was. Dave Dobbyn... Read More

The Leers come home tonight

Give three cheers to former Mount Maunganui band The Leers, who are throwing a free gig at Mount Brewing Co. Brew Bar tonight. The four-piece band are especially... Read More

Seafood treat at Maketu

Offerings of mouth-watering seafood accompanied with a variety of entertainment is what people have to look forward to next month. The Maketu Kaimoana Festival is... Read More

Thundercats to roar in the Bay

High-speed inflatable boats will roar across Bay waters this weekend as Thundercats return to the city, offering water-filled action as competitors jockey for position... Read More

Owen takes on renaissance work

Mount Maunganui artist Owen Dippie is at again, creating a new piece that will cover six storeys of Harrington House. It could be his last commission piece in Tauranga... Read More

Whitianga will rock this Sunday

Music lovers will scream ‘joy to the world' and know what love is when a trio of iconic classic rock artists play Whitianga this weekend. And there will be... Read More

Celebrated artist to open arts tour

The 2015 Mercury Bay Art Escape Open Studio Tour will be officially opened by preeminent artist Dr Carole Shepheard on March 6. The launch will take place at Hot... Read More

Into The East head north

If you love acoustic music that speaks directly to the heart, then make sure you catch Into The East when they play in Tauranga next week. Every inch of The Tauranga... Read More