Entertainment

Tauranga race sends its winner to Tokyo

Racing Tauranga is continuing its trainers' incentive for the Group 2 Ultimate Mazda Japan Trophy, which will be staged as part of the Bayleys International... Read More

More than $10,000 prizes in fishing competition

It's time to cast your line for a great cause - and maybe reel in a big win - as Coastguard Tauranga hosts its annual fishing competition this weekend. With... Read More

New leadership joins Creative Bay of Plenty

Te Waka Auaha Toi | Creative Bay of Plenty has announced the appointment of three new trustees and a new chair, marking the beginning of a bold new chapter for... Read More

How to dispose of asbestos-tainted sand safely

The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment issued a public recall for rainbow play sand from Educational Colours and coloured sand from Creatistics... Read More

Asbestos scare: Recall closes BOP schools

Some Bay of Plenty kura are closed or partly closed after multiple brands of coloured play sand were found to contain asbestos. On Saturday, the Ministry... Read More

BoP artist’s work published in Christmas range

Bay of Plenty artist Kerrin Tilley, who paints by holding the brush in his mouth, has had three of his paintings published in an art calendar and Christmas card. The... Read More

Kawerau Lotto player wins $18.3million

Lotto has revealed where the three winning tickets from Saturday night's record-breaking 'must-win” Powerball draw were sold, each taking home a share... Read More

Lotto Powerball: Three winners get $18.3m each

Three players have split Saturday night's $55 million Lotto jackpot, winning $18.3m each. The numbers in the must-be-won draw were: 38, 28, 2, 5, 14, 19.... Read More

Woodcraft on show at Ōmokoroa’s Old Library

The artistry and craftsmanship of local woodworkers are taking centre stage this month at TOLO - The Old Library Ōmokoroa, where some members of the Tauranga... Read More

Experience Afro-Brazilian culture at Saravá Fest

A vibrant celebration of Afro-Brazilian culture is coming to the Bay of Plenty this weekend. Saravá Fest is from 10am-4pm on Sunday, November 16, at... Read More

Youth to shine at Climate Action Festival

The countdown is on for Envirohub Bay of Plenty's much-anticipated Climate Action Festival 2025, returning for its third year from November 9-16. The week-long... Read More

Pasifika comedy returns to Tauranga this weekend

Prepare to be left in stitches at the king of Pasifika comedy's live show in Tauranga tomorrow night. Husband, father of three, and one half of the iconic... Read More