Entertainment

Rocky Horror stamps celebrate iconic musical

'A great honour ... and just when they are going out of fashion.” That's noted satirist - and Katikati resident - Richard O'Brien's reaction to... Read More

What's on: comedy, half marathon, art

Good morning and welcome to Saturday. Ko te ra tenei i hanga e te Ariki. Ka koa tatou, ka koa hoki ki reira. MetService is forecasting a fine apart from some... Read More

'Popping off': Boondocks headline Tauranga show

A sasquatch could well be spotted in Tauranga when The Boondocks take to the stage at Palace Tavern, 217 Maunganui Rd, Mount Maunganui, on May 9. The Waiuku-based... Read More

Opinion: Farewell to a music icon

Roy Phillips, the singer and keyboard player who led organ trio The Peddlers to fame in the 60s and 70s, died at his home in Christchurch on April 24. For... Read More

Matariki drone show to return to Rotorua

A Matariki drone show that attracted tens of thousands of people to Rotorua lakefront last year is set to return in 2025. Aronui Arts Festival is preparing... Read More

Powerball and Strike roll over

Powerball and Strike have both rolled over on Saturday night, meaning there is a combined prize pool of $6.4 million up for grabs on Wednesday. Powerball... Read More

$966k Tauranga fund fuels 99 community events

The Tauranga Western Bay Community Event Fund supported 99 events in 2024 and 2025, boosting accessible, vibrant experiences for locals. The 2024 and 2025... Read More

Great K Valley Cycle Adventure cancelled

The Great K Valley Cycle Adventure has been cancelled today due to the weather forecast, organisers said. The popular event, exploring the trails of Kōpūrererua... Read More

Steamroller stars set for showdown

Members of the Waikato Chiefs rolled out against the Bay of Plenty Steamrollers at Mercury Bay Arena in a physical game of wheelchair rugby on Thursday. Chiefs... Read More

Family-friendly scavenger hunt on two wheels

The 2025 Great K Valley Cycle Adventure, taking place on Sunday, April 27, for the fifth time, is a unique scavenger hunt on two wheels organised by Tauranga... Read More

Fun First Football scoring big with kids

Over 60 kids are set to take part in the final day of a free football holiday programme run by Fun First Football at Oceandowns Reserve on Thursday, April 24. 'It's... Read More

Bluehaven/Pāpāmoa Rotary golf raises $45,000

The year has kicked off "splendidly" for the Pāpāmoa Rotary club with their 12th Annual Charity Golf Tournament exceeding expectations, club member Rod Keucke... Read More