Entertainment

KPOP joining pop culture party at Armageddon

Hundreds are flocking in to Baypark Trust Arena for the second day of New Zealand's biggest pop culture event. The doors open again at 9am to the popular... Read More

Doc Edge Festival to include Tauranga film

The Doc Edge International Documentary Film Festival is back for its 18th year and is set to make a massive impact with an exciting line-up of films, a captivating... Read More

Devilskin “pumped” for upcoming tour

Everyone has a pre-performance ritual, and members of metal band Devilskin are no exception. Lead guitarist, Tony "Nail" Vincent, has a distinct method of 'finding... Read More

Wild Women‘s Weekend coming up in Whangamata

The wild women of Whangamata are all set to go live and intimate with a weekend of music, food and events that will calm, inspire and excite every feminine palette. The... Read More

Powerball and Strike roll over

$15 million ‘Must be Won' special draw for cyclone relief this Saturday 18 March Powerball has rolled over tonight, which means the jackpot for Saturday... Read More

‘Spoke’tacular Great K Valley Cycle Adventure

Think scavenger hunt, map reading and puzzle solving by bike as you explore the trails of Kopurererua Valley and you've got all you need to join in the business... Read More

Cyclone relief: Kapa haka concert raises $34,000

A free outdoor concert - featuring Te Arawa's six finest kapa haka groups who performed at this year's Te Matatini - has raised almost $35,000 for cyclone... Read More

BOP filmmakers seek support

A full-length feature film has begun filming in the Bay of Plenty this month, and despite creative funding, additional financial support is needed from the community,... Read More

Bay of Plenty Lotto player wins $1 million

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

Powerball and Strike roll over

Powerball and Strike have both rolled over on Saturday night, meaning there is a combined prize pool of $11.3 million up for grabs on Wednesday. Powerball was... Read More

Te Puke A&P Lifestyle Show: “it‘s good to be back”

Te Puke community have come out in droves today for the 117th Te Puke A&P Lifestyle Show. Gates opened at the A&P Showgrounds Road in Paengaroa at 7am with the... Read More

One Love organisers “disappointed” to cancel

Organisers of Tauranga's One Love festival are 'disappointed” after having to cancel the event due to impacts from severe weather. The festival was expected... Read More