Entertainment

Robotic lawn mowers ready to race at fundraiser

Action Equipment Katikati are combining a community fundraiser with one of their best selling products - the Husqvarna Automower. Branch Manager Mel Smyth... Read More

Hoekstra’s lifelong trumpet journey and reunion

Brass instruments are in the genes, Matua trumpet player Garry Hoekstra, 65, says. He started at 13 in his native Holland and would have started younger,... Read More

Te Puke photo exhibition thrives

Despite persistent rain, the Picture Perfect Easter Trail - Photo Exhibition and Event proved to be a resounding success. The event, which was held on April... Read More

A little window into a Beethoven-era cadenza

This Mother's Day, Bay of Plenty Symphonia welcomes Lara Hall as soloist in Beethoven's Violin Concerto. Asked what inspired her to play, Hall replied: 'My... Read More

What's On: Sports, walking and daffodils

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 fine day with southeasterlies. It's... Read More

New indoor courts open with community fun day

Tauranga City's new indoor courts are about to open on Cameron Rd and the community can get ready to reap the benefits. This Saturday, May 10, from 10am-2pm,... Read More

An unlikely duo find creative harmony

Singer-songwriter and viral video sensation Sophie-Maude, 21, and Nic Martin, 29, drummer for New Zealand heavy metal band Devilskin, might seem like an... Read More

Top charting Kiwi artists announce tour

Three chart-topping homegrown talents are heading on tour. Hori Shaw and Shane Walker, with support from Te Wehi, are heading to 10 Kiwi towns and cities... Read More

Rocky Horror stamps celebrate iconic musical

'A great honour ... and just when they are going out of fashion.” That's noted satirist - and Katikati resident - Richard O'Brien's reaction to... Read More

What's on: comedy, half marathon, 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 fine apart from some... Read More

'Popping off': Boondocks headline Tauranga show

A sasquatch could well be spotted in Tauranga when The Boondocks take to the stage at Palace Tavern, 217 Maunganui Rd, Mount Maunganui, on May 9. The Waiuku-based... Read More

Opinion: Farewell to a music icon

Roy Phillips, the singer and keyboard player who led organ trio The Peddlers to fame in the 60s and 70s, died at his home in Christchurch on April 24. For... Read More