Entertainment

BOP filmmakers in national film finals

The Bay of Plenty film community is humming with anticipation leading up to the national grand finals of the Vista Foundation 48Hours film competition, coming... Read More

Lotto Strike player wins $400,000

One lucky player from Stratford will be celebrating after winning $400,000 with Strike Four in Saturday night's live Lotto draw. The winning ticket was sold... Read More

BOP schools set to shine at Showquest 2024

On June 10, Baypark, also known as Mercury Arena, will be buzzing with the vibrant energy of young performers as it hosts the Bay of Plenty regional event of... Read More

Stan Walker's tribute: Aotearoa Music Awards 2024

Stan Walker made an emotional tribute at the 2024 Aotearoa Music Awards to his late father who had died two days prior. Taiaho Ross Walker, who was involved... Read More

Slam poetry category added to Rotorua competition

Rotorua youth can enter a Slam Poetry competition as part of the Annual Rotorua Speech and Drama competition being held on 22-23 June. Since its inception... Read More

Guerrilla filmmakers to compete in 48Hours

New Zealand's most thrilling filmmaking competition - Vista Foundation 48Hours - is happening this coming weekend, where creativity meets the clock in the ultimate... Read More

Tauranga dancers head to the world stage in LA

Tauranga dancers from Space Studios are heading to the World of Dance Competition after spending 120 hours practising over two weeks. 'Space Studios isn't... Read More

Whangamatā youth festival hits council hurdle

A multi-day youth music festival that could attract thousands of people to Whangamatā over Christmas and the new year has received opposition from authorities. Ollie... Read More

Project Youth Hip Hop Dance Competition

What started as an entry-level competition allowing novice dancers the opportunity to take to the stage has evolved into a must-attend competition for hip-hop... Read More

New Zealand Music Month is here

So New Zealand Music Month is once again upon us. I must confess to somewhat mixed feeling about the whole concept of NZMM, though I find it uncomfortable... Read More

Lotto player wins $1 million

One lucky Lotto player from Whangārei will be celebrating after winning $1 million with Lotto First Division in Saturday night's live Lotto draw. The winning... Read More

Tauranga musician wins global entertainment award

Tauranga singer and songwriter Jeremy Redmore is on a mission to develop children songs that won't drive the parents insane. Say goodbye to 'Baby Shark,... Read More