Entertainment

Celebrating the gold rush

It's usually not often you get to dress up in full Victorian dress but Papamoa author Angela Curtis has had several occasions to do it recently. Her green and gold... Read More

Art map for Tauranga

A new art lovers' map has been developed for Tauranga and includes locations to drive and walk to. The art map is a collaboration between Pete Morris of Te Kiteroa... Read More

One for Lego fans

If you're a Lego buff, then Fairhaven School in Te Puke is going to be the place to be on September 16. Elaborate Lego creations and collections will be on display... Read More

Calling all young filmmakers

Young Kiwi filmmakers have less than one month left to get their entries in for the 2017 International Youth Silent Film Festival New Zealand Regionals before submissions... Read More

Bring your best to busk

Mark the date in your diaries - the Weekend Sun Mount Busking Festival is celebrating its 21st year and will be held this year on Sunday, October 8. The event is... Read More

Te reo version of Moana

A Maori language version of the Disney film 'Moana' is set to hit Tauranga movie screens in celebration of Maori Language Week. The newly-dubbed te reo Maori version... Read More

Camaraderie and collections

Although orchid growers 'invariably' kill a few plants they should chalk it up as part of the learning process, according to Tauranga Orchid Society president Conrad... Read More

Grab a ‘wabbit’ for hospice

Young or old, we seem to have a special affinity with bunnies. There's the Easter Bunny, Bugs Bunny, Peter Rabbit, Nutbrown Hare of 'Guess How Much I Love You'... Read More

Towards a better understanding

'If this at least saves just one person, then it'll be worthwhile.” The heartfelt wish of Wahia Walker-Poroa. She lost her sister to suicide just five months... Read More

Will-o’-the wisp heads line-up

By his own admission, he is a wonderful tonic for someone else's self-esteem issues. 'If you ever thought All Blacks were superhuman, think again,” says the... Read More

Lights, camera, action!

Aspiring filmmakers from across the Bay of Plenty will be working almost non-stop as they try to complete a short film in just two days this weekend. They'll be... Read More

Tauranga's secret sub-culture

The ZineFest welcomes people to think outside of the box - literally - with one of the art pieces at the festival being a talking box. Auckland artist Matt Liggins'... Read More