Entertainment

Six players strike it lucky in latest Lotto draw

Half a dozen Lotto players woke up richer this morning, with one lucky ticketholder winning $700,000 in last night's draw. That prize, the biggest of the... Read More

Pupils' day of laughter, learning and healthy fun

Paengaroa School pupils enjoyed a Fun Day prize this month to wrap up their involvement in 2025's five-week Zespri Young and Healthy Virtual Adventure. The... Read More

Meet Kirean – a balloon sculpting master!

From the A&P Show to Te Puke's Treat Trail, Kieran Groves is becoming a recognisable face around town. Kieran, 14, is known for his balloon sculpting and... Read More

Bold new work to debut at BOP Open Studios

A breakout multidisciplinary artist drawing increasing attention in the Bay of Plenty's contemporary art scene will feature at this weekend's BOP Open Studios... Read More

Celebrating a year of BoP film success

The Bay of Plenty's vibrant screen community will come together on November 28 for Film Bay of Plenty's Christmas celebration to not only recognise the year's... Read More

Tauranga race sends its winner to Tokyo

Racing Tauranga is continuing its trainers' incentive for the Group 2 Ultimate Mazda Japan Trophy, which will be staged as part of the Bayleys International... Read More

More than $10,000 prizes in fishing competition

It's time to cast your line for a great cause - and maybe reel in a big win - as Coastguard Tauranga hosts its annual fishing competition this weekend. With... Read More

New leadership joins Creative Bay of Plenty

Te Waka Auaha Toi | Creative Bay of Plenty has announced the appointment of three new trustees and a new chair, marking the beginning of a bold new chapter for... Read More

How to dispose of asbestos-tainted sand safely

The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment issued a public recall for rainbow play sand from Educational Colours and coloured sand from Creatistics... Read More

Asbestos scare: Recall closes BOP schools

Some Bay of Plenty kura are closed or partly closed after multiple brands of coloured play sand were found to contain asbestos. On Saturday, the Ministry... Read More

BoP artist’s work published in Christmas range

Bay of Plenty artist Kerrin Tilley, who paints by holding the brush in his mouth, has had three of his paintings published in an art calendar and Christmas card. The... Read More

Kawerau Lotto player wins $18.3million

Lotto has revealed where the three winning tickets from Saturday night's record-breaking 'must-win” Powerball draw were sold, each taking home a share... Read More