16-Nov 10:30
Fine in the Bay, heavy rain further south
16-Nov 09:30
Bus stop damaged after crash
16-Nov 08:30
What‘s on - fireworks, Slavic Festival, art
16-Nov 08:00
SafeSquares help Kiwi kids stay safe this summer
16-Nov 07:30
Connection builds community
16-Nov 07:00
The true test is a test
16-Nov 06:50
Quiet room for those with sensory needs
15-Nov 20:00
NZ firefighters assisting in New South Wales
15-Nov 19:00
New Zealand Police win World Class Policing Award
15-Nov 18:00
2000 eggs hatched at National Kiwi Hatchery
15-Nov 17:00
Kiwi Trust announces photo comp results
15-Nov 16:00
Baycourt receives two finalists in EVANZ awards
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The Weekend Sun Competitions
Make your house twinkle and win!
Dig out your trees and baubles, blow up your inflatable Santa and start untangling your strings of Christmas lights, because......
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(Closes: 10-12-2019)
Competition Winners
A real laugh fest
Called ‘the funniest farce ever written’, Noises Off presents a manic menagerie of itinerant actors rehearsing......
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Pro surfer Joel Parkinson hits the waves in Tauranga
Young surfers from the Bay of Plenty get a chance to ride the waves with one of the world’s best surfers Joel Parkinson. Joel......
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The odd couple
In this hilarious female version of The Odd Couple, Olive Madison, like her original male counterpart, is divorced and living......
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Tones And I announces Mount headline show
She’s taken the world by storm with her smash hit ‘Dance Monkey’. Now, Aussie pop sensation Tones......
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Winning chutneys made the right way
NoShortcuts Gourmet Chutneys is a small, innovative family business making and distributing hand-crafted, batch-made, premium......
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Fishing and boat show just around the corner
With now just a week to go before the second Tauranga fishing and Boat Show takes place at the Trustpower Arena Baypark,......
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Love, beauty and the planet
Sunny days seem to prompt me to think more than usual about the whole concept of ‘saving the planet’. Partly......
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The Bay's best little festival
The Bay is becoming a new home for music festivals in New Zealand. Spring Things - on at the Mount's Soper Reserve over......
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There's more to life than rugby
October this year is a tricky time for promoters and bands: the Rugby World Cup messes everything up. It's not as though......
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Fabulous voices and camraderie
The New Zealand Three Tenors are celebrated for their fabulous voices, their camaraderie, banter and fun, and they’re......
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Bay of Plenty Home Show
The Bay of Plenty Home Show is coming to Trustpower Baypark Stadium on October 18-20 and there’ll be......
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House of Shem brings new music to the Mount
One of New Zealand’s most respected and successful reggae acts, House of Shem, returns with new music and a tour -......
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Revitalising the body from within
Cathedral Cove Naturals new Body Balance Coconut Yoghurts are deliciously nourishing, and full of prebiotics and probiotics......
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Ben Harper to play Mount show
Ben Harper and The Innocent Criminals will return to New Zealand early next year for a five-date tour. The renowned American......
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US rapper Tyga to headline ‘Hip Hop in the Park’
American rap superstar Tyga will headline a star-studded cast of local hip hop talent for the Hip Hop in the Park in Mount......
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Get ready for your next adventure
The NZMCA Motorhome, Caravan & Leisure Show is shaping up to be the biggest ever, with more exhibitors, more outside......
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Be astounded and amazed
Join Zirka Circus on its 10 years anniversary Tour with a brand new show called ‘Into the Future’. This......
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Growing great gardeners
A national search is on for young Kiwi gardeners who have a passion for plants and dig gardening. The Yates Budding Young......
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A colourful performance
Don’t miss this stunning concert from Scholars Baroque Aotearoa with Jubilate Ensemble performing Purcell’s......
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Mountain film festival returns to Tauranga
The Mountain Film Festival is making its way to the Bay of Plenty again this year, making it the fifth year running. Tauranga......
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Best thing since sliced bread
Breadman is the only one hundred per cent vegan bakery in New Zealand. Everything the bakery makes is certified vegan plus......
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Best thing since sliced bread
Breadman is the only one hundred per cent vegan bakery in New Zealand. Everything the bakery makes is certified vegan plus......
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Agatha Christie’s ‘Murder on the Links’
Detour Theatre proudly presents the Agatha Christie classic murder mystery – ‘Murder on the Links’. Holidaying......
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Not just bedpans and bridge
Last Legs is a black comedy with sex, death and politics, set in the upmarket retirement community. The 16th Ave Theatre......
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Showtime spectacular
Operatunity is delighted to present some of the most celebrated and iconic Kiwi entertainers in one show. The Iconic Kiwis......
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Sons of Zion to play Totara St this weekend
Kiwi band Sons of Zion are currently are heading to Tauranga this weekend as part of their nationwide tour. The Come Home......
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Fun and mischief On The Couch
He’s got plenty of experience dealing with creepy crawlies and asking questions, and once again resident ‘bug......
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Bringing the boogie to town
Time to celebrate, boogie-lovers - Jan Preston is coming to town! Or should I say, Jan Preston is coming back to town, since......
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Chris playing at Baycourt
Solo pianist Chris Greenslade is a New Zealander and was a student of leading pianist Bruce Greenfield. He went on to complete......
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A Showerdome to solve your worries
Steamed mirrors, condensation on walls and ceilings, slippery floors and mould are year-round annoying home issues caused......
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