Entertainment

Kokomo’s back with new album

Wafting through the speakers is Kokomo frontman Derek Jacombs' voice on the song ‘I'll Do Anything'. 'Though the road is long, I can carry on, still you keep... Read More

‘Bogan besties’ eliminated first

Tauranga home cooks June Lyall and Steph Usmar are the first team to be eliminated from New Zealand's version of My Kitchen Rules. Dubbed the ‘Bogan Besties'... Read More

Runners descending for festival

This Saturday runners and walkers from all over will descend upon Whangamata for the 2014 GJ Gardner Whangamata Run Walk Festival. Starting at the Whangamata School... Read More

Remembrance service this Sunday

Hospice Waikato and Rainbow Place invites anyone who has lost a loved one to their Annual Remembrance Service this Sunday. Family and whanau of those who have passed... Read More

Festival ready for launch

Thousands of NZ Garden & Art Festival programmes have rolled off the press in preparation for tonight's official launch. The launch is the culmination of months... Read More

Car lovers convoy for charity

More than 100 car enthusiasts are enjoying the sights of Mount Maunganui after driving their modified vehicles to Tauranga City in an on-road attempt to raise money... Read More

Leadfoot tickets to go on sale

Tickets for the 2015 Leadfoot Festival in Coromandel will go on sale to the public this Monday, September 1. The festival, which will be held between February 6-8... Read More

Football club kicks 50 years

The BaySportMed Bowl and Cup finals has kicked off this afternoon as the main drawcard of Otumoetai Football Club's 50th birthday celebrations today. People have... Read More

Te Puna takes JMC title

UPDATED 3.05PM: Te Puna has run away with the Under 13 Western Bay of Plenty JMC Junior Rugby title - remaining undefeated all season - after squaring off against... Read More

Home and trade show in Whitianga

Following on from last year's successful event, Whitianga is now gearing up to host its second Mercury Bay Home & Trade Show. The show will be held at the Whitianga... Read More

What's On Today? Rugby and footy

Good morning sunners, welcome to Saturday. Don't let the patchy weather get you down today - instead here's some events that might take your fancy and get you out... Read More

Charity dinner raises $14K

Four charities will be the recipients of $14,000 raised at the Soiree Four Charity fundraising dinner at Trinity Wharf. The dinner was a combined effort of four... Read More