Entertainment
02:34pm Fri 20 Apr, 2018
Are the kids driving you crazy yet? One of the easiest, and cheapest, ways to keep them entertained in the school holidays is to head to the nearest playground.... Read More
02:32pm Fri 20 Apr, 2018
They say good things come in threes - an adage that could not be truer for the Thorburn family when it comes to musical theatre. Father Ian Thorburn, and his sons... Read More
02:31pm Fri 20 Apr, 2018
If throwing a frisbee on the beach or in the back yard appeals to your sense of fun, you might like to try ultimate frisbee. The sport was developed in the USA... Read More
01:49pm Fri 13 Apr, 2018
If you've ever seen the colossal squid at Te Papa Museum in Wellington, you'll know it's not something you forget in a hurry, says Mount Maunganui College student... Read More
01:48pm Fri 13 Apr, 2018
Water is our lives - we bathe in it, we play in it, and we are it. 'If you drink a glass of water it goes through your entire body and surrounds your brain, becoming... Read More
01:44pm Fri 13 Apr, 2018
A device developed in Tauranga aimed at keeping kids safe online has won a major technology award. Local organisation Safe Surfer has developed the new 'Lifeguard'... Read More
01:39pm Fri 13 Apr, 2018
Two new walking groups are starting this month as part of Sport Bay of Plenty's City on its Feet initiative, creating more opportunities within the community for... Read More
01:36pm Fri 13 Apr, 2018
Imagine a transport hub, information centre and accommodation provider all in one location in downtown Mount Maunganui. That's the vision local architect Mark Wassung... Read More
10:47am Fri 06 Apr, 2018
It's a precursor to the 2018 duck shooting season. But be reassured - no mallards, shovelers or paradise ducks will be harmed in the running of this event. It's... Read More
04:47pm Thu 29 Mar, 2018
Do you, or someone you know, have a creative project in mind but need funding to get it off the ground? The Creative Communities Scheme could help you! But be quick,... Read More
04:39pm Thu 29 Mar, 2018
The annual Easter egg hunt is on once more this Sunday at the Katikati Bird Gardens, so grab the kids and bunny hop them out to pick up some tasty chocolate treats. There... Read More
04:22pm Thu 29 Mar, 2018
Speedway fans are in for an action-packed night on Saturday with the rescheduled North Island Sprint Car Champs and South Pacific Super Saloon and 6-shooter Champs... Read More