Entertainment

Artist brushes aside fame

A Katikati artist is taking the world of celebrity portraits one painting at a time with his latest masterpiece landing him the chance to meet his childhood hero... Read More

Snow fun not just for children

It was supposed to excite the children, but four tonnes of ‘snow' dumped in Katikati last night even thrilled a bunch of 'big kids' who'd never been near the... Read More

What's On Today? Live talent

Morning all, after a particularly chilly week, we're welcoming Saturday and the start of the July school holidays with open arms. With occasional showers predicted... Read More

Wheelchair cinema seating ‘unfair'

A young wheelchair-bound woman tired of feeling isolated and embarrassed when she visits the cinema is appealing for action. Narissa Siemonek, 26, says there is... Read More

‘Beddie’ ready for roadie

A decked-out, bright blue, classic Bedford school bus is the driving force behind a Western Bay of Plenty District Council initiative to connect with the community. The... Read More

Ready, steady, Wiggle

Tauranga children got the first glimpse of The Wiggles' nationwide ‘Apples and Bananas Tour' at Baycourt this morning. The entertainers, along with friends... Read More

Wiggles tour hits town

Get the purple, blue or red teeshirts and yellow bows ready as The Wiggles hit town tomorrow. The children's entertainers are bringing the first showing of their... Read More

Show serious about food

A foodie's heaven is coming to Tauranga this weekend with the second annual Seriously Good Tauranga Food Show. This Saturday and Sunday, ASB Arena will play host... Read More

Bartender in world championships

Tauranga-born bartender Jason Clark will be jetting off to Great Britain to compete for the World Class Bartender of the Year title after winning the Diageo Reserve... Read More

Special line-up for Scallop Festival

Again this year there will be three separate music stages and the sounds will range from young singer-songwriter Coral Pitcher to the full-on attack of the Vegas... Read More

Trio of acts for Waterways

Three iconic classic rock artists will play three dates including in Whitianga and Taupo this Auckland Anniversary Weekend. Touring both the North and South Island... Read More

Bay film to premiere in Te Puke

The Te Puke-made, community-resourced feature film ‘The Z Nail Gang' is holding its world premiere in its home-town next month with a red carpet, black tie... Read More