Entertainment

'Minor" cleaning but major NZ biosecurity threat

Despite P&O Cruises Australia saying the cleaning required for the Pacific Adventure cruise ship to enter NZ was 'minor”, Biosecurity New Zealand's northern... Read More

Crowds make car show a success!

Bruce Lewis is calling his BOP Mustang Owners Club 2023 All USA Day a 'hugely success day” after more than 3500 people turned up to the Tauranga event... Read More

Webbing his way through the city

He wanted to be like his favourite superhero so badly when he was younger that he even fantasised about being bitten by a spider! Luckily, he steered clear... Read More

Whakatāne Powerball player wins $8.3 million

It was a lucky night for a Powerball player from Whakatāne and three Second Division players from Te Puke and Waihi on Saturday. The Whakatāne Powerball... Read More

NZ rejects dirty Aussie cruise ship

Tauranga's cruise ship industry missed a much anticipated economic opportunity today due to an Australian cruise ship failing to meet NZ's strict biosecurity... Read More

What's on: Messiah, repair cafe and markets

Good morning and welcome to Saturday. MetService is forecasting a mostly cloudy day with a few showers, mainly in the afternoon. Southerlies will be fresh... Read More

When fantasy collides with reality

It was the most wonderful of times, but also the saddest of times. Because a young heart was broken. Tauranga Musical Theatre debut director Laura Boucher... Read More

Students revel in performing with Richard

Richard O'Brien is returning to the stage - this time hosting the world premiere of his new play the ‘Kingdom of Bling' right here in Tauranga tonight,... Read More

Christmas events extravaganza for Western Bay

Whether you love carols, Santa parades, concerts or markets, there's something for everyone to say happy holly-days this December. Festive fever will be... Read More

New Year’s Eve fun in Tauranga

It's all about whānau this New Year's Eve with Tauranga City Council providing a series of free, local, family-friendly events to welcome in 2024. Five community... Read More

Richard O’Brien and his Kingdom of Bling

'It's astounding, time is fleeting, madness takes its toll…” It is 50 years since The Rocky Horror Show premiered at the Royal Court Theatre... Read More

Blues & BBQS – but mainly blues!

This week it's all about blues - and here's an extravagant statement to open with... It may sound like an exaggeration, but I reckon the NZ Blues & BBQ Festival... Read More