Music
03:09pm Fri 18 Jan, 2013
Summer is here - whoever you ask - which means that event organisers are praying for good weather. I don't envy anyone involved with an outdoor event these days.... Read More
10:51am Fri 11 Jan, 2013
Welcome back y'all! A new month, a new year - it must be time to dwell on the past... The past? Well Christmas. Since the massive annual end-of-year party here at... Read More
04:34pm Wed 09 Jan, 2013
Heading to the Six60 concert at Brewers Bar in Mount Maunganui was a highlight of my summer break - having heard everyone rave about the band. This is the first... Read More
03:42pm Fri 21 Dec, 2012
It's the end of another year so it must be time for a drink. That's not the sort of sentiment that seems especially popular these days. But every day is cocktail... Read More
09:40am Fri 21 Dec, 2012
Assuming the Mayans are right, then last minute Christmas shopping is a somewhat futile activity. On the other hand, there does seem to be a fairly broad consensus... Read More
02:58pm Fri 14 Dec, 2012
As the world spirals ever further towards terminal weirdness and Christmas races towards us at an alarming speed, I find myself increasingly reaching for the eggnog. Actually,... Read More
11:08am Fri 07 Dec, 2012
It's always good to see Tauranga musicians achieving in other places; for every one that stays there is another who finds success elsewhere. It's one thing that... Read More
11:15am Fri 30 Nov, 2012
It's been a feast of local music this week, which is always a pleasure. There are recordings going on, exciting stuff being posted online, and the launch of the... Read More
12:47pm Fri 23 Nov, 2012
It's always a good day when new local albums arrive; I picked up a couple of interesting ones yesterday from the hallowed offices at No.1 The Strand. One I've been... Read More
11:00am Fri 16 Nov, 2012
The Tauranga music scene is a fragile thing, spluttering along intermittently, wherein most of the practitioners are driven by their love of music. I'm not saying... Read More
07:09am Fri 09 Nov, 2012
'New Zealand's booze culture” has become one of the year's most repeated slogans. Here's a story from the belly of the beast. It's going to be a slightly vague... Read More
03:11pm Fri 02 Nov, 2012
We continue the occasional series wherein Winston expounds on things that currently make him happy. 60) WOMAD acts announced. The first three big WOMAD acts have... Read More
08-Dec 18:05
Tauranga man imprisoned for rape of his cousin
08-Dec 17:00
Sam Ruthe sets new benchmark
08-Dec 16:30
Customs seizes cocaine worth nearly $16m
08-Dec 14:29
Highway closed as crews fight multiple fires
08-Dec 14:22
Warm week ahead before cooler change on Friday
08-Dec 13:00
Growers urged to keep eyes open for hornets
08-Dec 11:58
Former PM announces death of centenarian father
08-Dec 11:45
Kaimai Range SH29 shut overnight for five nights
08-Dec 10:58
Crash brings traffic to a halt on SH2
08-Dec 10:00
Playoff thriller: BOP clinch interprovincial title
08-Dec 08:52
Suspicious scrub fire burns through orchard
08-Dec 08:00
Manu Champs splash back into town!
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