Entertainment

100 years done and dusted for Joy Rudsits

Joy Rudsits credits a 'good, solid, country upbringing” for helping her reach her 100th birthday. On October 25, 1925, Joy Rudsits née Murray... Read More

Where to swim, eat and explore at the Mount

What can we do here? Where is the Mount? Where are the best swimming beaches? Where can we eat with a view? And what's on this weekend? These are some of... Read More

Play your way across Tauranga

Play is being celebrated and encouraged across Tauranga this coming week, with a range of fun, family-friendly activities on offer as part of Play Week Aotearoa... Read More

Free shows for schools at arts festival

The Tauranga Art Festival team is sticking to its mantra that art should be accessible to young people, with free events on offer. Thanks to the generosity... Read More

Steamers lock in home quarter-final

The Bay of Plenty Steamers have clinched a home quarter-final in the 2025 Bunnings NPC after finishing third in the round-robin standings. The latest win... Read More

Top up together at FluroFest

This Sunday, October 12, Memorial Park will come alive with colour, music and community as FluroFest returns to Tauranga's Jordan Field for 2025. Hosted by... Read More

Tauranga teen heading to Commonwealth chess champs

Tauranga teen Joshua Barnes is heading to Malaysia next month after being selected to represent New Zealand at the 2025 Commonwealth Chess Championship. Remarkably,... Read More

Kaimai School’s gala brings community together

Kaimai School is hosting its annual gala and Ag day tomorrow, Saturday, October 11, from 9am-12pm, featuring a range of exhibits for everyone to enjoy via free... Read More

Diwali to light up Historic Village

The Tauranga Diwali Festival returns on Saturday, October 18, bringing a vibrant celebration of culture, community, and tradition to the Historic Village from... Read More

Toddlers on trikes for a kindergarten's fundraiser

The annual Trike-a-Thon and fundraiser, facilitated by Te Puna Community Kindergarten, returns for another year at Te Puna Primary School. Tomorrow, October... Read More

Tauranga’s festival of singing seniors

An unforgettable afternoon of harmony, heart, and high notes awaits as the Bay of Plenty Senior Music Festival returns on Saturday, October 4, at Bethlehem Baptist... Read More

Breakfast and a laugh with Te Radar

A captivating morning of breakfast with one of New Zealand's most recognised comedians is being served up as a fundraiser for Waipuna Hospice, thanks to the... Read More