11:37:54 Thursday 17 April 2025

Entertainment

11 men hang on cross for Easter exhibition

Over the Easter weekend, 11 men will hang on a cross for an hour each in an 'emotional journey” as part of the Easter exhibition at Bethlehem Baptist Church,... Read More

Tauranga Crossing: sparking kids’ imagination

Creative construction adventures are sparking imaginations these school holidays at Tauranga Crossing. Free hands-on construction workshops are activating... Read More

College boys highlight mens' mental health in film

Men's mental health is in the spotlight as Tauranga Boys' College screens a documentary to shed light on one of the commonly faced issues by students at... Read More

Motorised duck wins the Great Tauranga Duck Race

Sunshine, splashes, and a sea of yellow ducklings drew a record-breaking crowd to the Tauranga waterfront on Sunday for the 2025 Great Tauranga Duck Race —... Read More

Young jazz musicians shine at Tauranga competition

The Wright Family Foundation 47th National Youth Jazz Competition wrapped up on a high note at the Baycourt Community and Arts Centre in Tauranga. The competition,... Read More

Homeland pride celebrated in Katikati

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

Free exhibits in Katikati for school holiday

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

Lotto player wins $1 million

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

What's On: Asian festival, athletes and 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 mainly fine day,... Read More

Tauranga’s Space Studios aims for global title

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

Empowering young people living with disabilities

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

Future jazz stars at youth competition

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