The annual Te Puna Speed Shear will take place this Saturday at the Point Ale House in Whakamārama, marking the event's 24th year. It cements its status... Read More

A community garden open day is one of the latest additions to Sustainable Backyards, run by Envirohub, which gets under way on March 1. This year's events... Read More

She may have performed on New Zealand's biggest stage with one of the world's biggest bands, but Frankie Venter's hometown headline show is what really changed things... Read More

A Bay of Plenty music festival that is a fundraiser for mental health is happening for the final time, due to sponsorship drying up. River Sounds festival... Read More

'An incredible band to be able to witness.” That's Tauranga singer-songwriter Hollie Smith's review after legendary US band The Roots headlined the... Read More

Alcohol doesn't come with an instruction manual, so our guidance usually comes from things we've learnt from family, friends or experiences. To make things... Read More

One of the Bay of Plenty's favourite summer events, the Katikati Avocado Food & Wine Festival, returns on Saturday, January 11, 2025, at the Uretara Domain. From... Read More

Rhythm and Vines organisers say they are investing 'significant resources” to look after the venue and surrounding native bush area following concerns... Read More

The 2025 Opera in the Pā will hold steadfast to the early traditions of the event - celebrating and showcasing Māori, Pasifika and rangatahi voices, alongside... Read More

Waihī Beach's Ben O'Leary has revealed the 'ridiculous” ritual Kiwi pop band Drax Project do before every gig. The band members phone his best... Read More

Christmas and New Year often involve a fair amount of drinking for most adults, so here are some tools to help you make smarter choices about drinking alcohol. There... Read More

A 'sanctuary” for dance students in Tauranga has closed its doors after decades of teaching. The Dance Education Centre in Matua closed at the end of... Read More