Entertainment

Kevin Bloody Wilson returns to Tauranga

Much-loved and outrageously funny comedian Kevin Bloody Wilson returns to Tauranga next month for two shows packed with his long-loved original gems, his daughter... Read More

Rudimental to headline in Mount Maunganui festival

A Mount Maunganui New Year's Eve festival is set to return for its 'biggest rendition yet” after three years of sold-out shows. Backed by big names... Read More

Rotorua-trained chefs win People’s Choice Award

Former Rotorua hospitality professionals and Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology alumni, Aman Deep and Veena Devi, have won the People's Choice Award at the 2025... Read More

NZIFF brings Cannes hits to Tauranga

The New Zealand International Film Festival (NZIFF) returns to Tauranga from August 28 to September 7 with a packed programme including a hotly anticipated Jacinda... Read More

Two Lotto players win $500,000

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

BoP acts named in Smokefreerockquest finals

Two Bay of Plenty acts are among the top 15 finalists of the Smokefreerockquest nationals. Aisha and Bebe (Aisha Scott and Bebe Campbell), from Otumoetai... Read More

Powerball player wins $20.25 million

A lucky Powerball player from Christchurch will be living the dream after winning $20.25 million with Powerball First Division in Saturday night's live Lotto... Read More

A witty delicious cocktail of whodunit

Massive twists and turns amongst humour and cleverly-written lines is what Tauranga's newest comedy-thriller oozes. This month 16th Ave Theatre presents the... Read More

Tauranga girl's rhythm for life

She's a reluctant star. 'Cos I'm not that special,” insists 8-year-old drummer Maia Roddick of Welcome Bay. Even the humility is delightful. 'Lots of girls... Read More

Bay Oval to host first ever musical festival

Bay Oval is the place to be next Waitangi weekend as the Mount Maunganui venue hosts Kingston Calling 2026 - with headline act UB40 featuring Ali Campbell -... Read More

Hip-hop legend set for Rotorua halftime show

Award-winning hip-hop legend King Kapisi has been announced as the official halftime performer for the Manu Samoa v Flying Fijians rugby test match at Rotorua... Read More

Tauranga and Taupō Lotto players amongst winners

Two lucky Lotto players from Tauranga and Taupō are amongst 26 players who each won $12,672 with Lotto Second Division in Saturday night's live Lotto draw. Both... Read More