Entertainment

Tauranga rugby player needs support to get to US

Tauranga rugby player James Haua has scored a partial scholarship to Ohio, US, to play rugby. Dad Grant Haua, a well-known acoustic guitarist, is putting... Read More

BOP filmmakers in national film finals

The Bay of Plenty film community is humming with anticipation leading up to the national grand finals of the Vista Foundation 48Hours film competition, coming... Read More

Funding secured for community events

A mix of new and regular events are receiving funding from the Tauranga Western Bay Community Event Fund's second funding round for 2024/2025. The 23 funded... Read More

Opportunity for seniors to see champion birds

Tauranga's retirement village residents are being offered a unique opportunity on Friday, July 26, to view champion birds a day ahead of the national show opening. In... Read More

Four Lotto players win $250,000

Four lucky Lotto players from Auckland and Napier will be celebrating after each winning $250,000 with Lotto First Division in Saturday night's live Lotto draw. The... Read More

What's on: music, markets 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 rain, possibly heavy... Read More

Experience musical magic

It's time to be transported back in time to the Baroque era in Europe when music was bursting with innovation and fresh musical forms such as a solo concerto. Audiences... Read More

Slam dunk: Tauranga basketballers shine

Tauranga's under-16 girls basketball team are right on target shoots their shot and have scored a place in the national finals. The team won their semi, meaning... Read More

New host announced for The Hits Tauranga

A fresh face is set to join The Hits Tauranga, with Sam Western starting at the station as its new day show host. Sam joins The Hits Tauranga after a successful... Read More

Bay Karts to close its doors amid rising costs

Bay Karts, a popular go-karting venue in Mount Maunganui, will close at the end of the school holidays on July 21 due to rising lease costs, according to owner... Read More

Local cheerleader joins NZ team and wins at worlds

Local cheerleader Parnell Davis from Aquinas College Tauranga looks back on her recent win at the Cheerleading World Championships where she represented New... Read More

Terminator fundraiser for ambulance service

In an event that promises to be both entertaining and meaningful, a special fundraiser will be held providing an opportunity for the Mercury Bay community to... Read More