Thousands came to celebrate all the cultures of the Western Bay of Plenty. Katikati Festival of Cultures was a vibrant celebration of diverse cultural backgrounds... Read More

You can't do much for free these days, so keep in mind a visit to Western Bay Museum in Katikati. Museum manager Paula Gaelic said there was lots to see and... Read More

One lucky Lotto player from Whangārei will be over the moon after winning $1 million with Lotto First Division in Saturday night's live Lotto draw. The winning... Read More

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 mainly fine day,... Read More

Tunnel vision is one way to describe the crew at Space Studios in Tauranga as they prepare for the World Dance Crew Championships. A team of 33 dancers... Read More

White-water rafting, karaoke nights, cooking classes and bach getaways. These are some of the opportunities young people with intellectual disabilities... Read More

As hundreds of secondary students visit Tauranga next week for 2025's National Youth Jazz Competition, 18 youngsters will enjoy an 'unforgettable” new... Read More

One lucky player from Mangawhai will be in for a treat after winning $1 million with Strike Four in Saturday night's live Lotto draw. The winning ticket was... Read More

Six original plays are being proudly presented by Te Puke Repertory at the third biennial Simply Short Play Festival in Te Puke this month. Festival selection... Read More

Ōtūmoetai residents are encouraged to come together and celebrate nature at Ōtūmoetai Primary School on Sunday, April 6. The Envirohub-run event, running... Read More

He poked fun at New Plymouth and called Central Hawke's Bay folk inbred last time he was here, and now controversial British comedian Jimmy Carr has announced... Read More

A new TV series, described as a 'love letter to Tauranga”, is set to bring comedy, drama and music to screens around the country. Happiness is the newest... Read More