Entertainment

10 April Fool’s pranks you may have fallen for

It's the first of the month, the first of April, so keep your wits about you. Today is April Fool's, the annual observation of the day that sees the world... Read More

It’s twilight gala time at Bethlehem!

Bethlehem School will be bulging with activities for young and old on Friday, April 4, when it hosts its Twilight Gala fundraiser from 4pm-7pm. PTA spokesperson... Read More

Hundreds expected at Rotorua’s third Sikh Parade

Picture a procession moving slowly down Fenton St - brightly dyed silk dresses with glitter trimming, turbaned men on motorbikes, warriors riding horseback bearing... Read More

'Game changer': Minecraft showcase for Rotorua

New Zealand has been featured as the first country Minecraft players can explore on a free downloadable map - and Rotorua plays a big part. It comes in... Read More

Two Lotto players share $1 million

Two lucky Lotto players from Auckland and Ōhope will be living the dream after each winning $500,000 with Lotto First Division in Saturday night's live Lotto... Read More

Digital art is thriving in Tauranga

A must-see art experience showcasing when humans and technology come together is on display for the next two weeks at Tauranga's Historic Village. PIXelated... Read More

Feathered friends' beauty captured on canvas

Artist John East has a signature style that reflects a deep connection to the natural world. With the use of bold acrylics, the Ōmokoroa artist is able to... Read More

Katikati set to swing with Jazz Street Festival

Katikati's Main Rd will come alive with the smooth sounds of jazz on Saturday, April 12, as the Katikati Jazz Street Festival brings a family-friendly celebration... Read More

It’s play time at Minikidi

Preschoolers are invited to attend a new regular playtime activity in Katikati, which has finally come to life inside the community's toy library facility. Katikati... Read More

Devilskin announces Re-Evolution Tour

Phenomenal multi-platinum rockers Devilskin are set to ignite stages across the Bay of Plenty and New Zealand as they embark on a massive winter tour. With... Read More

A show of cute and character-filled flowers

Not all orchids are large plants with big showy flowers. And it is the smaller varieties that are the domain of grower and enthusiast Wilma Fitzgibbons. Fitzgibbons... Read More

What's on: Penguin walk, stock cars and skating

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 day, but with... Read More