Entertainment

The Kingdom of Bling comes to Tauranga

A new satirical musical by Tauranga's own Richard O'Brien, the creator of the Rocky Horror Show, is about to hit the stage. Seen by over 30 million people,... Read More

Black Stick back on home turf for worthy cause

Black Stick and Olympian Gemma McCaw is coming home for a night of glitz and glamour to support the Wish4Fish Charity. People interested in celebrating the... Read More

Last time: Sublime with Rome announce NZ shows

Californian ska-punk rockers Sublime with Rome are heading to New Zealand this summer for their last ever world tour. The band, who were forced to postpone... Read More

Take off to see a comedy in Tauranga!

Some take off on their big OE for the first time in their twenties, some do it in their sixties. For Frankie, Noeline, Jean and Ruth it's now or never - and... Read More

Opera singers to delight Tauranga ears

Two internationally acclaimed opera singers will be performing at the next concert of the Tauranga Opera Forum Trust on August 4. Chinese baritone Zhou Nan... Read More

Feathery family behind national bird show in town

In 2008 Sheryl Baron found herself unexpectedly taking on a significant responsibility when her son Hamish approached her with a unique request. She calls it... Read More

What's on Today? An evening of classical grace

People are being invited to an enchanting concert where whimsy and classical grace collide in Tauranga. The Opus Orchestra performance, conducted by Vincent... Read More

Tauranga rugby player needs support to get to US

Tauranga rugby player James Haua has scored a partial scholarship to Ohio, US, to play rugby. Dad Grant Haua, a well-known acoustic guitarist, is putting... Read More

BOP filmmakers in national film finals

The Bay of Plenty film community is humming with anticipation leading up to the national grand finals of the Vista Foundation 48Hours film competition, coming... Read More

Funding secured for community events

A mix of new and regular events are receiving funding from the Tauranga Western Bay Community Event Fund's second funding round for 2024/2025. The 23 funded... Read More

Opportunity for seniors to see champion birds

Tauranga's retirement village residents are being offered a unique opportunity on Friday, July 26, to view champion birds a day ahead of the national show opening. In... Read More

Four Lotto players win $250,000

Four lucky Lotto players from Auckland and Napier will be celebrating after each winning $250,000 with Lotto First Division in Saturday night's live Lotto draw. The... Read More