Entertainment

BOP schools set to shine at Showquest 2024

On June 10, Baypark, also known as Mercury Arena, will be buzzing with the vibrant energy of young performers as it hosts the Bay of Plenty regional event of... Read More

Stan Walker's tribute: Aotearoa Music Awards 2024

Stan Walker made an emotional tribute at the 2024 Aotearoa Music Awards to his late father who had died two days prior. Taiaho Ross Walker, who was involved... Read More

Great response to Whitianga Art Expo

This weekend Whitianga is the place to be for all art aficionados. Over 500 artworks are on display at the Whitianga Lions annual Art Expo in the Whitianga... Read More

Powerball rolls over: $43 million up for grabs

Two lucky Lotto players from Tauranga and Thames will be jumping for joy after each winning $200,000 in Lotto's Strike Four on Saturday night. The winning... Read More

Mum directs her kids in ‘Cats’

It's not often your mum is your director in a musical - but for Paige and Matt Henderson, it's second nature. Their mother, Toni Henderson, is the founder... Read More

Mount Busking Festival is back!

After a short hiatus, Mount Busking Festival is making a bold return this King's Birthday weekend. Taking over Maunganui Rd for the weekend, organisers say... Read More

NZ jazz legend Rodger Fox dies aged 71

Rodger Fox - synonymous with big band jazz in New Zealand - has died aged 71. The jazz legend founded the Rodger Fox Big Band in 1973 and toured extensively... Read More

Lotto player wins $1 million

One lucky Lotto player from Whanganui will be jumping for joy after winning $1 million with Lotto First Division in Saturday night's live Lotto draw. The winning... Read More

What's on: markets, cross country, YouthFest

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 ahead, apart... Read More

Mount Busking Festival is back

After a short hiatus, Mount Busking Festival is making a bold return. Taking over Maunganui Road for King's Birthday weekend, get ready to see local performers... Read More

Fourth Fridays coming to Waihī Beach Village

A free community event, Fourth Fridays, is set to bring a burst of fun to the Waihī Beach Village, thanks to a dedicated team of local volunteers. The aim... Read More

Lotto player wins $1 million

One lucky Lotto player from Hamilton will be having a great day after winning $1 million with Lotto First Division in Saturday night's live Lotto draw. The... Read More