Bay of Plenty youth presented their talents at the NZCT Chamber Music Contest, making it difficult for the adjudicator to judge them. Bay of Plenty District... Read More

Bay of Plenty's fledging filmmaker Malachi Steel, age 13, is celebrating after taking out third place at the Global Awards for the International Youth Silent... Read More

The Bay of Plenty film community is buzzing following an exciting finals night of stand-out short films created by 20 local teams for the Vista Foundation 48Hours... Read More

Record numbers have attended Matariki events since it became a national holiday, according to festival organisers. Bay of Plenty Matariki Festival organiser... Read More

This week the Addison Theatre at Baycourt in Tauranga is coming alive with the enchanting magic of "CATS the Musical," produced by Toni Henderson and Stage Right... Read More

In an unexpected turn of events, Skylar the Scarlet Macaw, last seen in the Tauranga area in late February, has made a surprise appearance on Mount Maunganui... Read More

Four lucky Lotto players from Auckland, Wellington and Canterbury will be toasting an incredible win after each winning $250,000 with Lotto First Division in... Read More

CATS The Musical is already delighting Tauranga locals, with a unique performance staged for neurodiverse children ahead of tonight's opening show. Around... Read More

Waihi College is celebrating after one of their students took out the senior 'Star of the Night' award in the Student Wearable Art Programme Toi as part... Read More

This year's Matariki calendar of events in Ōpōtiki is chock-full of incredible opportunities to learn about, celebrate, and mark the annual rising of the Matariki... Read More

Nine more artists have been added to Juicy Fest 2025, making it the biggest since its inception. Jeremih, Bizzy Bone, Layzie Bone, Jay Sean, Twista, Baby... Read More

Two Bay of Plenty schools are celebrating their regional wins in the junior and open sections of this year's Showquest. The Bay of Plenty regional event... Read More