08-Aug 11:30
Spat hatchery planned for Eastern Bay of Plenty
08-Aug 10:30
Drop-in sessions for Matakana Island plans
08-Aug 10:00
Sewing and saving
08-Aug 09:00
Giraffe warmer no stretch for caravan people
08-Aug 08:30
Eastern BOP iwi divided on Treaty negotiations
08-Aug 08:15
What‘s on - career expo, sport, markets and music
08-Aug 08:00
An eye on the island
08-Aug 07:30
National weather update for Saturday
08-Aug 07:00
A time of passion
08-Aug 06:50
An opportunity to thrive
07-Aug 20:01
New fund to support housing and construction
07-Aug 18:59
Low-emissions for heavy transport a step closer
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Kokomo to play again
For five months during lockdown Kokomo didn't play, the longest break in the band's decades-long history. Now they're back......
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(Closes: 11-08-2020)
Devilskin to pain the town red
Devilskin is excited to announce a New Zealand wide tour to support their chart-topping new album RED. With......
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Tauranga eager to glam up with Dan Carter
Dan Carter’s announcement as special guest for this year’s Tauranga Gala Dinner seems to have struck a......
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(Closes: 11-08-2020)
Circus coming to Katikati
If you’ve been missing some awe in your life, never fear! Zirka Circus is on its way here. Zirka Circus......
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(Closes: 11-08-2020)
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Circus comes to town
If you’ve been missing some awe in your life, never fear! Zirka Circus is on their way here. Zirka......
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Reggae weekend coming to Tauranga
The One Love Festival will return to the Bay of Plenty on Waitangi Weekend 2021, February 6-7, with a line-up featuring Aotearoa’s......
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Super-delicious cookies
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Top acts secured for Bay Dreams
With the world’s live music industry hit hard by COVID, New Zealand is now primed to bring music lovers one of the......
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Red Lounge Sessions
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Beautiful music coming to Tauranga
Stunningly brilliant New Zealand flutist Bridget Douglas performs solo for Tauranga Musica. Bridget is well known throughout......
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Armageddon back in Tauranga after lockdown
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Plant-based protein packs a punch
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Fabulous Jewish celebration music
Tauranga Musica will be bringing The Kugels to Tauranga on June 21, and with them comes some fabulous music. Klezmer......
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Food that doesn’t compromise on taste
Chantal Organics has added to the Kallo range in New Zealand, introducing Kallo Organic stock cubes made from the finest......
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Hemp lending a helping hand
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Get to know the newest superfood
Jasberry rice is the newest member of the ‘superfood family’, redefining the rice category with its exclusive......
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Old friends reunite to create music
The Karaka Collective is a new ensemble of old friends: pianist and music director Lindy Tennent-Brown, mezzo-soprano Wendy......
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A healthier, warmer home
Steamed mirrors, condensation on walls and ceilings, and mould are year-round frustrating home issues caused by shower steam,......
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Watch with caution
Last Legs, the latest production from 16th Ave Theatre, is the latest entertainment from the popular playwright Roger Hall. He’s......
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The love of a sister
Daphne adores her sister Anne. To Daphne, Anne is beautiful, successful and smart - all the things Daphne longs to be. Anne,......
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Celebrating some of the best
Swing along with Operatunity Concerts as they present a sizzling salute to Glenn Miller and the Big Band Era.Celebrate the......
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A variety of coconut oil uses
Blue Coconut Oil is versatile, pure and organic, committed to providing the best quality to benefit all areas of health.......
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A tale of three trios
There's been a lot of folk around town recently, and I mean that both ways. A bunch of tourists are still on the beaches......
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Guilt-free goodness
Chantal Organics is bringing to the market a new guilt-free goodness, the Kallo Organic Rice and Corn Cake range. Kallo......
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First concert of the year a hit
Audiences around the country are calling Operatunity’s first concert of the year “wonderful”, “delightful”......
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More music in Katikati
The Katikati Twilight Concert season is nearing its end, but there’s still one concert to go, so make sure you don’t......
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More concerts on the horizon
The second in the summer series of the Katikati Twilight Concerts is scheduled for January 25 at the beautiful Haiku Reserve......
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Love, wooing and disguises
Watching a Shakespearean play outdoors during summer is increasingly popular with Tauranga audiences. Now into its fifth......
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Go Race, a family event with a difference
Mount Drury will be buzzing with activity on January 19 when a race event with a difference takes place. Go......
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Caring for bleached hair this summer
Summer seems to have arrived early with a few November heat waves and spectacular sunsets, the latter due in part to the......
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Looks funny but still tastes Yummy
After the heaviest hail in more than 20 years in Hawkes Bay early October, the exterior of the much-loved Yummy Nectarines......
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Gin Wigmore, Tami Neilson and Hollie Smith live in the Mount
Powerhouse trio of Gin Wigmore, Tami Neilson and Hollie Smith are playing at Soper Reserve on January 7, 2020. SunLive has......
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Music under the sun
The 2020 Katikati Twilight Concert season will kick off on January 4 with a big show that pays homage to The Best of British.......
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Making condensation a thing of the past
Steamed mirrors, condensation on walls and ceilings, slippery floors and mould are year-round annoying home issues caused......
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