Entertainment

Play it safe this Guy Fawkes

Love them or hate them, fireworks are back for another year, and with them the steady stream of safety messages for you and your pets. Yesterday marked the start... Read More

Testing speed in trolleys

A few last-minute trolleys whipped up in people's garages overnight bumped the number of entries for Tauranga Blue Light's Trolley Derby up to 23 at the weekend. The... Read More

Super Narco Man release debut

It's 'better late than never” for Mount Maunganui band Super Narco Man who have released their self-titled debut album this month. Describing their sound... Read More

Volunteers sought for seaside carnival

Organisers of January's Mercury Bay Seaside Carnival are seeking volunteers to help set up the annual summer event that last year raised about $18,000 for Mercury... Read More

Bang set for firework sales

As Bay of Plenty skies crack, wiz and pop with a variety of colourfully lit fireworks come Guy Fawkes, one Tauranga charity is hoping their firework sales will change... Read More

Spooky ball raises $10K for pool

A Whitianga charity event's spooky approach to fundraising has raised more than $10,000 for Mercury Bay Community Pool Trust. Gothic Glam Ball organisers Rekha Percival... Read More

Rocky Horror star’s Halloween party

Rocky Horror creator Richard O'Brien is hosting a Halloween party in Katikati on Friday night, and everyone's invited. The former Crystal Maze presenter, who also... Read More

Waihi woman an X-Factor 'maybe'

Waihi woman Sarah Spicer walked out of her first X-Factor audition with a disappointing 'no” last year - but this time around she's earned a 'maybe”. Sarah... Read More

NZ artist's work displayed in city

A number of large scale works created by New Zealand artist Ian Scott is currently being displayed at the Tauranga Art Gallery. His paintings are held in public... Read More

Stranded Sundays return

Residents are enjoying being stranded today, as Downtown Tauranga's Stranded Sundays event returns this Labour Weekend. Carlos Del La Varis checks out some of the... Read More

Rosies rocking this Saturday

This Saturday Rosie O'Grady's in Mount Maunganui will be overflowing with musical goodness when three local acts take to the stage. For a measly $15 you can catch... Read More

Musical feast at the Mount

Next year Kiwi musicians will share the stage with legendary band The Original Wailers when the One Love festival plays Mount Maunganui on Waitangi Weekend in February.... Read More