Music
06:03am Fri 30 Jun, 2023
Yes. From the headline I suspect you've guessed that this week's column will contain a certain amount of self-reflection; I'll try not to be too indulgent. It's... Read More
06:00am Fri 23 Jun, 2023
Little in the world right now seems to bring unadulterated joy; so we must rejoice when something does. I felt that way last week as I watched YouTube, which... Read More
06:00am Fri 16 Jun, 2023
Here at the Watusi Country Club we tend to avoid politics; but sometimes, all you can say is ‘Wow!' It has been possibly the weirdest 10 days I can remember... Read More
06:00am Fri 09 Jun, 2023
Everyone seems to be talking about AI these days. Should we be afraid - very afraid - or is it just the focus du jour for the latest round of media hysteria? As... Read More
06:00am Fri 02 Jun, 2023
I've got some new local music for you today, but, first, a belated anniversary. I'm really kicking myself over this one. Of all the absolutely perfect things... Read More
08:39am Fri 26 May, 2023
Nearly June already, and it starts with a public holiday: a new public holiday. For the first time in my life we're celebrating King's Birthday Weekend. Hooray!... Read More
06:00am Fri 19 May, 2023
There's a new music video from Tauranga. But first, a gig. And not just any gig. An international act, here from Japan for the fourth time; they're wild. King... Read More
06:00am Fri 12 May, 2023
If there are indeed eight million stories in the naked city then there are at least a few hundred in Tauranga. These are two-and-a-half of them... Craig Jamieson... Read More
06:00am Fri 05 May, 2023
Recently I've been wondering about this whole ‘Americana' thing. Last week I mentioned a couple of Americana duos coming through town. There are many more.... Read More
06:00am Fri 28 Apr, 2023
I have a long list of things I'd like to write about; but time-dependant stuff keeps getting in the way. Case in point: there's a new local album from singer/songwriter... Read More
06:00am Fri 21 Apr, 2023
Consider this week something of a smorgasbord: the regular gigs, with a couple of slightly unusual treats on the side. We'll start with ANZAC Day, since it's... Read More
06:00am Fri 14 Apr, 2023
Easter is over. The Jazz Fest is done. But there's always more music around the corner... First of all though, hats off to the organisers of the Jazz Festival.... Read More
10-Nov 14:30
Two people found dead at Tauranga address
10-Nov 14:00
Tauranga waterfront project wins steel award
10-Nov 11:45
SPCA seeks foster homes as kitten season arrives
10-Nov 10:00
Wild venison reaches 120 food banks
10-Nov 08:16
Thunderstorm threat looms over upper North
10-Nov 07:36
Kawerau homicide victim named
10-Nov 07:00
India ODIs close to selling out at Bay Oval
10-Nov 06:00
Iconic Kiwi brand to stop production
09-Nov 18:00
Man denies Pāpāmoa election sign charge
09-Nov 17:00
Volunteers join Coromandel bush clean-up
09-Nov 16:11
Three held after alleged Tauranga car theft
09-Nov 11:50
Triathlon course to showcase Mount on world stage
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