19-Dec 06:36
Mauao Base Track to open for Christmas
19-Dec 06:27
Iconic landmark to become The Vines Clubhouse
18-Dec 20:00
Govt to research festival drug checks
18-Dec 19:00
Total watering ban for Coromandel Town
18-Dec 17:56
Preparation key to good health this holiday season
18-Dec 17:14
Search for White Island missing to be scaled down
18-Dec 16:58
Diversions along Te Puke Highway from January
18-Dec 15:59
Making it a pet-friendly holiday
18-Dec 14:58
Driver leads police on chase through BOP
18-Dec 14:07
Property valuations increase across Western Bay
18-Dec 13:29
Trees down and power out as strong winds hit
18-Dec 13:16
Paving the way for quality medicinal cannabis
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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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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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Make your house twinkle and win!
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7 Days’ biggest tour yet coming to Tauranga
To celebrate its 10 year anniversary, 7 Days is hitting the road with their biggest tour of the country yet. What is described......
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Chelsea Winter live at Baycourt
I was quite excited to hear the news, now months ago, that best-selling New Zealand cookbook author Chelsea Winter......
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A beanstalk of fun
Jack and the Beanstalk, presented at Baycourt on December 14-15, will be the Dance Education Centre’s 40th end-of-year......
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A musical masterpiece
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A real laugh fest
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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
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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
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Fishing and boat show just around the corner
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Love, beauty and the planet
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The Bay's best little festival
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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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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
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A colourful performance
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Mountain film festival returns to 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
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