Entertainment

What's on: skatepark, live music, 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 day, but becoming... Read More

Lucky Whakatāne Lotto player wins $33,730

A Lotto player from Whakatāne had luck on their side after winning $20,759 with Lotto Second Division in Wednesday night's live Lotto draw. They also won... Read More

Dracula’s brings acrobatic comedy tour to NZ

Iconic Gold Coast cabaret Dracula's is touring New Zealand in 2025 with its new show Sanctuary - and it's visiting Rotorua. Sanctuary, a new production,... Read More

Tauranga’s Christmas in the Park returns

The festive season should be filled with friends, family, and food, but there are many who simply can't afford Christmas this year. That's why Tauranga's... Read More

11-year-old wins $10,000 in Taupō Hole in One

Eleven-year-old Elijah Ellis has made history as the youngest-ever winner of the Lake Taupō Hole in One Challenge's $10,000 grand prize. The Tauranga golfer's... Read More

Kiwi rock line-up for Tauranga Smoke

Get ready to rock at Tauranga Smoke with an all-Kiwi rock line-up that includes legendary bands such as Head Like A Hole and Tadpole. Soper Reserve is hosting... Read More

Fun-filled community ice cream day in Gate Pā

Saturday's Sirens and Services Koha Ice Cream Day in Gate Pā turned out to be a sunny celebration of community spirit, despite a rainy forecast the day before.... Read More

Judy Bailey to speak at Tauranga event

Judy Bailey is the guest speaker at Tauranga's White Ribbon Day Dinner & Auction for the city's Women's Refuge on November 21. White Ribbon campaign organiser... Read More

Pāpāmoa and Waihī Lotto players celebrate win

Two players from Pāpāmoa and a player from Waihī will be celebrating after each winning $13,632 with Lotto Second Division in Saturday night's live Lotto... Read More

Zimbabwean saxophonist amped for Totara Street

New Zealand-based saxophonist Thabani Gapara and his band are back on the road and will be in the Bay of Plenty this month to showcase his latest album, Dzindza. Meaning... Read More

Myriad of artists

The Bayleys-sponsored Bay of Plenty Garden and Art Festival being held from November 14-17 will showcase an exciting mix of local, national, and international... Read More

Village Radio ready to relocate rare record relics

After 40 years, Village Radio and its extensive music library, which includes 142,000 tracks, 55,000 titles from over 10,000 artists, is on the move. 'We... Read More