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Entertainment

Korero and Kai: A journey of culture and kai

Learning the history of kai (food) makes it taste a little bit sweeter, says Ōtāwhiwhi Marae chairman Reon Tuanau. Kai is steeped in tradition for Māori,... Read More

Tauranga Tablereads: Bringing stories to screen

Do you dream of seeing your stories come to life on screen? Tauranga Tablereads, a dynamic new initiative, is helping turn that vision into reality. Born... Read More

YouthFest 2025: Calling all emerging talent!

Tauranga, are you ready to shine? Last year, YouthFest 2024 was unforgettable. Nina kicked off the event with raw talent and pure energy. The Mochaccinos... Read More

Multicultural festival: a vibrant celebration

The Tauranga Multicultural Festival will return to the Tauranga Historic Village on Saturday, March 22, offering a vibrant celebration of the region's diverse... Read More

Musicians embrace adventure on NZSO tour

While the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra travels by bus to venues this week, two musicians will take to the open road on motorcycles for their performances. The... Read More

Rotorua actor, 12, lands first role on iconic show

Rotorua 12-year-old Madison Southall found it hard to keep her acting debut on one of New Zealand's most iconic TV shows a secret. Now that the episodes have... Read More

4x4 event draws its biggest crowd

The day might not have gone so well for local hopes Nathan Fogden and Mike Gibbons, but the Bay of Plenty round of the New Zealand 4x4 Trial on Rangiuru Rd on... Read More

Two Lotto players win $500,000

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

Stellar concert series

Baycourt Community & Arts Centre is set to come alive this Easter with a stunning concert series, part of sensational lineup of performances during the Port... Read More

Timeless Summer Tour cancelled and in liquidation

The Timeless Summer Tour has been cancelled and put into liquidation three months after being postponed. A Rotorua ticketholder feeling 'ripped off”... Read More

Young manu talent makes waves at manu champs

Twelve-year-old Kadyn Kanohi started doing manu dives in a mate's pool. Now he is doing 9.6m splashes wherever he can. The Mount Maunganui... Read More

Te Matatini: From festival to economic powerhouse

Carl Ross fixes a disarming stare when discussing Te Matatini's future. There is no hesitation, no doubt - just an unshakable belief that kapa haka is more... Read More