Entertainment

National Jazz Festival takes centre stage

Jazz fans will be treated to six days of music and excitement in April, as the Bay comes alive for the National Jazz Festival Tauranga and the National Youth Jazz... Read More

When her lungs lit up like a Christmas tree

She can still get the crowds grooving and cheering her on like groupies at their favourite singer's gig. But Debbie Walker's voice is different now - not as... Read More

Throwing everything at their sport

It takes more than throwing a Frisbee in a park for your dog to catch. Pro Disc Golf is a gruelling sport that requires great aim and a strong arm. Disc Golf... Read More

Local Wild Food Challenge returns bigger and bette

Wild food enthusiasts from across the Bay of Plenty are planning their menus and waiting expectantly for Whakatane's Local Wild Food Challenge. Challenge entrants... Read More

Events for the long weekend

Tauranga will enjoy an influx of people celebrating Auckland Anniversary Weekend, with music, dancing and good vibes on the cards this long weekend. Three events,... Read More

Silly spin on a classic story

'You can be called the director, but you can't direct a show without a good team.” It's not a one-man band, but Jonty Climo is the brain behind 16th Avenue... Read More

Steamers success heightens stadium demand

It's one of those moments to decide which side of history you want to be on. It's not a question of if, but when, the city gets a sports stadium, says Tauranga... Read More

Fifth and final

For as long as Isaac Schuler can remember, September has always been about the AIMS Games. Sure, there was a bit of rugby thrown in during his early years, when... Read More

Greerton Village Cherry Blossom Festival

There is just over five weeks until Greerton Village's flag ship event - the Cherry Blossom Festival. This will take place on Saturday, September 22, on Chadwick... Read More

Synchronised strength

It's not just about pinched noses and a face full of makeup. These girls have incredible breathing control, and every movement requires great strength, endurance... Read More

There’s walking and there’s walking

Margaret Parker surprised herself. She was totting up how far she'd walked recently, and it came to more than 6000 kilometers in the last five years. 'That's... Read More

Tackling the mother of all adventures

Stolen passports and getting stuck on a ferry in the middle of the Caspian Sea for three days has failed to deter two Tauranga men from their mission to travel... Read More