Entertainment

What's on: Steamers, hobbies and art

Good morning to Bay of Plenty Steamers fans, and welcome to Saturday! Ko te ra tenei i hanga e te Ariki. Ka koa tatou, ka koa hoki ki reira. MetService is... Read More

New season of true-crime podcast, Chasing Ghosts

The NZ Herald's popular true crime podcast Chasing Ghosts is back for a thrilling new season with The Puppeteer, focusing on serial catfisher and online predator... Read More

History-making Steamers immort in doco

Bay of Plenty's greatest rugby triumph is to be commemorated in film - once again - as part of ongoing events celebrating 20 years since the province won the... Read More

Strike player wins $200,000

A lucky Strike player from Northland will be celebrating in style after winning $200,000 with Strike Four in Saturday night's live Lotto draw. The winning Strike... Read More

Community embraces Sikh culture at Turban Day

A cultural showcase held on the Jordan Field at Memorial Park saw over 200 people participate in Turban Day by donning traditional headwear. 'We're showing... Read More

Ōtūmoetai College hits high note

Two bands from Ōtūmoetai College were among the final 10 to perform in the Smokefree Rockquest finals, promising a bright future for Tauranga music. 'It... Read More

What's on: art, turbans, rally cars and horses

Good morning and welcome to Saturday. Ko te ra tenei i hanga e te Ariki. Ka koa tatou, ka koa hoki ki reira. Showers are expected to develop late this morning,... Read More

Hip hop artist JKING announces first NZ Tour

Australian hip-hop artist JKING has dominated playlists and airwaves with his massive hits, including Cinderella, Unconditionally, Energy and Higher - and now... Read More

Visitors eye Rotorua and BOP for school holidays

Rotorua is in the top three places Kiwis want to visit this school holidays, a Booking.com survey has revealed. And Mount Maunganui is fourth on the online... Read More

NZ fishing season opens October 1

With the 2024/25 fishing season officially starting on Tuesday, October 1, anglers across New Zealand are gearing up for what promises to be a spectacular start. Fish... Read More

Powerball and Strike roll over

Powerball and Strike rolled over on Saturday night, meaning there is a combined prize pool of $13.5 million up for grabs on Wednesday. The Powerball jackpot... Read More

Japanese choir to perform in Tauranga

The Tokyo based Male Voice choir Chor-Farmer will be performing in Tauranga on October 6 as part of their tour to New Zealand and Australia. This will be... Read More