Entertainment

Juicy Fest NZ dates cancelled

Controversial RnB summer festival Juicy Fest has cancelled its New Zealand dates, with organisers blaming an alleged 'intentional” effort to stop it from... Read More

Guitarist's journey from global stage to classroom

After travelling and performing for audiences worldwide, a Bay of Plenty-born guitarist has returned and wants to give back to his community. Joshua Rogers... Read More

Iconic Mount Nutcracker band up for auction

The iconic life-size Christmas Nutcracker Band display is spending its last Christmas in Mount Maunganui before being auctioned off. The money raised from... Read More

Powerball player wins $23.3 million

A lucky Powerball player from New Plymouth will be over the moon after winning $23.3 million with Powerball First Division in Saturday night's live Lotto draw. The... Read More

Positive singalongs that support the community

When you walk into the mass of colourful ukulele players at Jack Dusty's Ale House on any Monday evening, it's almost impossible to picture the humble beginnings... Read More

What's on: fun, bands, garage sales and Santa

Good morning and welcome to Saturday. Ko te ra tenei i hanga e te Ariki. Ka koa tatou, ka koa hoki ki reira. MetService is forecasting a fine day with northerlies... Read More

Three Lotto players share $1 million

Three lucky Lotto players from Auckland, Napier and Upper Hutt will be feeling fantastic after each winning $333,333 with Lotto First Division in Saturday night's... Read More

Santa Paws shines bright in Welcome Bay

An official handover of a Christmas tradition stretching back two decades has happened in Welcome Bay. New owners of Welcome Bay Vet Clinic, Dr Hannah Bain... Read More

Veteran Tauranga costumier returns

After more than 50 years dressing performers on stage and screen, Tauranga's Alf Weston has come out of retirement to design the costumes in Tauranga Repertory... Read More

Young brass talent takes to the stage

It's where the future generation of brass instrument performers go to learn. And the more experienced members of Tauranga City Brass Auxiliary Band are helping... Read More

It’s beginning to feel a lot like Christmas…

Tauranga and Western Bay of Plenty will be jam-packed with Christmas spirit this weekend as festive activities unfold. Tauranga's Christmas in the Park will... Read More

What New Zealand listened to most in 2024

Taylor Swift, Joe Rogan, and Prince Harry are amongst the people New Zealanders listened to most this year, according to this year's Spotify Wrapped results. The... Read More