So here we are: the first column without a newspaper to accompany it. After over fifteen years of writing a weekly column it seems strange. But, in the... Read More

Tauranga Arts Festival is cancelling the Escape! Festival at Queen’s Birthday weekend but will deliver ‘arts at home’, a web-based project,... Read More

Two white fox faces swirl through a magically intimate tableau. Did you really see them? You glance back, but the Delphic duo have vanished again into... Read More

The Leadfoot Festival is back for 2019, bringing with it a unique mix of classic cars, vintage motorcycles and motorsport legends. Each year, New Zealand... Read More

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... Read More

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... Read More

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... Read More

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

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

“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... Read More

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... Read More

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... Read More

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

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,... Read More

  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... Read More