Entertainment

McKenna on a high-land win

Scottish lineage runs through her curved fingers above raised arms mid-fling, right down patterned sock-covered legs to the tip of her pointed toes in black... Read More

What's on - winter racing, planting and the blues

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 mainly fine day with... Read More

Rodger Fox Big Band celebrates 50th anniversary

This year the iconic Rodger Fox Big Band is celebrating history with tours and a selection of CDs from Rodger's playlist. It is their 50th Anniversary,... Read More

International lineup announced for Summer Concert

A mega lineup of international artists are being announced for the 2024 Summer Concert Tour. Four amazing acts - SIMPLE MINDS, TEXAS, COLLECTIVE SOUL, and... Read More

Pāpāmoa waterways: hidden stars of Matariki

Finding the hidden gem amongst a neighbourhood's stormwater reserve has been the brainchild of Pāpāmoa Unlimited's Julia Manktelow as she and her team lit up... Read More

Tauranga Lotto player wins $23,450

A Tauranga Lotto player will be celebrating after winning $23,450 with Lotto Second Division in Saturday's live Lotto draw. The winning ticket was sold on... Read More

Reorienting the gallery

Tauranga Art Gallery's redevelopments are set to launch at the end of the year, creating new opportunity for art, culture and community to connect! The redevelopments... Read More

What‘s on - concert, Elvis and cars

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 apart from some... Read More

Concert band of ‘Vikings’ offer musical variety

Katikati Concert Band is promising 'something for everyone” at their afternoon concert on Sunday at St Paul's Presbyterian Church in Katikati. In fact,... Read More

Join in for Pāpāmoa‘s ’Light up the Waterway‘

The Pāpāmoa waterways will be lit up this evening following earlier live musical performances for a memorable outdoor family-friendly event celebrating Matariki. "Light... Read More

Te Puke and Waihi Lotto players each win $17,514

Two lucky Lotto players from Te Puke and Waihi will be celebrating after each winning $17,514 with Lotto Second Division in Saturday's live Lotto draw. The... Read More

Matariki Tauranga - what‘s coming up this week

People across the motu will soon be saying 'Mānawatia a Matariki” - Celebrate Matariki - with the Matariki public holiday on next Friday, July. 14. There... Read More