Entertainment

A Night Before is Coming

One of the biggest, happiest, most spectacular musical events on the Bay of Plenty Christmas calendar is now only two weeks away. 'People are already planning their... Read More

Crossing cultures at Christmas

With nearly 20 per cent of Tauranga residents born overseas, how do you hold a 'Christmas' function for people of any race or religion? By making the theme 'Musical... Read More

Laze and Graze

Macaroni and Cheese burger anyone? Absolutely crazy but incredibly delicious is what an estimated 5000 people will be devouring at the Gourmet Night Markets' third... Read More

Santa to sleigh the Bay

Santa is set to show his magical dexterities tomorrow as he and his reindeer sleigh their way through three Western Bay of Plenty towns, spreading Christmas cheer... Read More

‘The kids are our future’

Imagine this - one person takes time out of their day to show kindness and compassion to another person who needs help. What if two people did the same thing? Potentially,... Read More

A brother’s joy and triumph

When 'Joyful and Triumphant' opens at 16th Avenue Theatre next week, one audience member will be all too familiar with the tale. Written by acclaimed Kiwi playwright... Read More

Tastefully teasing in Tauranga

David Balassa is a true gentlemen. He just wants to make the ladies smile. But his desire to please often gets him into trouble. The 35-year-old is a male entertainer... Read More

The colour of Paula’s life

Papamoa costal landscape painter Paula Knight is set to feature in an episode of Australian television show, 'Colour in Your Life', which will air early next year. Last... Read More

Outdoor cinema screens ET

Tauranga locals can sit back and enjoy a family classic on Mt Drury this weekend - as part of World Vision's Bit by Bit Week, Night Owl Cinema is screening 'ET'. Kim... Read More

Boys' lightning performance

St Mary's Catholic School's boys' team are national champions after winning the boys' section in the recent Jump Jam National competition at Christchurch. The... Read More

Forty years of flexibility

Donning a pair of neon tights and unfurling your designer yoga mat is now a common routine for many in the Bay - it's become as fashionable as it is practical. But... Read More

Boogie bandits star at StarJam

I was born on Friday the 13th, Black Friday. If that start wasn't bad enough, things got worse. I was diagnosed with a heart murmur, I have developmental issues,... Read More