LifestyleWatch NZH Local Focus: Whakatane tourism boomingTourism is booming in Whakatane. Latest statistics show travellers to the region injected 115 million dollars into the local economy last year. That's an increase of 20 percent over the last three years. Made with funding from NZ On Air.14 Nov 11:02 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesCelebrating Tauranga's inner punks in styleby Kiri GillespieSimone Anderson (left) from The Incubator and judge and punk legend Rocky Horror Picture Show's Richard O'Brien join 13 Nov 05:31 PM
LifestyleSoundBites: Summer Thieves, The xxDunedin group Summer Thieves are set to top off a big year with the release of new single Coast Roads. The four-piece, who have supported 13 Nov 04:00 PM
LifestyleMovie review: The AccountantStarring Ben Affleck, Anna Kendrik, and J.K. Simmons, The Accountant is a bit Rain Man, a bit A Beautiful Mind, a hint of X-Men, and 11 Nov 10:24 AM
LifestyleEstère has eyes on the prizeIt's hard to imagine someone more different to Donald Trump than Magdelaine Lavirgin, the fictional persona Wellington producer Estère 10 Nov 12:42 AM
LifestyleAward winner gains $2000 for studiesKay Tasma is this year's winner of the The Acorn Foundation: Jan Medlicott Creative Arts Award. She is currently studying at Whitecliffe 09 Nov 10:41 PM
LifestyleMusic Review: The Big Sound of Lil' Ed & the Blues ImperialsBig Ups once again to Chicago's Alligator Records label supremo Bruce Iglauer. Alligator recently celebrated 45 years documenting 09 Nov 09:00 PM
LifestyleChaotic comedy finishes yearDetour Theatre is closing out the year with a chaotic comedy. Its final production, Nana's Naughty Knickers, is a crazy and highly 09 Nov 08:57 PM
Lifestyle1500 performing in kapa haka festivalWestern Bay primary school children will be putting their best wae wae forward in the annual Ra Whakangahau Festival this month. Over 09 Nov 08:43 PM
Lifestyle90s hip-hop act hits TaurangaOne the most influential female hip-hop and R&B acts of the 90s perform in the city this weekend. This is the first time TLC performs 09 Nov 08:07 PM
LifestyleBetter weather means salad days are backWith better weather, salad time is here. There are good supplies of avocados, cucumbers, lettuces and tomatoes in the marketplace09 Nov 02:30 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesKeeping the mind active in the third ageThe University of the Third Age is a worldwide movement dedicated to lifelong learning. U3A is flourishing in the Bay, participants telling Juliet Rowan it not only keeps their minds and bodies active, it is fun and social.08 Nov 07:00 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesFuture fur baby could be yours - Pet of the WeekMini is a friendly cat looking for a home.08 Nov 01:40 AM
VideoWatch NZH Local Focus: Opotiki Artist bridges culturesOpotiki Artist Jamie Boynton has unveiled his latest work, at Waiotahe Valley School centenary celebrations. The artwork reflects Mr Boynton's personal to uncover his identity, a mix of Maori and Pakeha heritage. Made with funding from NZ On Air.07 Nov 09:29 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesLotto fever over $44m jackpotLotto fever is running red-hot after the Lotto Powerball prize pool jackpotted to a mind-blowing $44 million for tomorrow night's 07 Nov 05:30 PM
LifestyleSoundBites: Savage, Kings, Lady GagaSavage is back in the swing of things with a Tigermonkey collab called Zooby Doo. A bouncy, fun and yelly track, Zooby Doo is earwormy 07 Nov 05:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesIs this NZ's newest property hot-spot?House values in this area have risen almost 50 per cent in the past year.06 Nov 05:00 PM
LifestyleGreat NZ Summer Road TripWith summer only a month away and Christmas holidays looming, now is the time to lock in a getaway holiday to any one or a dozen of 06 Nov 03:00 PM
LifestyleMovie review: I, Daniel BlakeMany of us have experienced the stranglehold of bureaucratic red tape. It's an unfortunate but arguably necessary part of the society 06 Nov 01:19 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesWatch NZH Local Focus: Crowdfunding in the Bay of PlentyPledgeMe is hosting workshops in the regions, with plenty of tips and tricks for successful crowdfunding. Made with funding from NZ On Air.05 Nov 03:14 AM
LifestyleGroup performs for hospiceThe Shades are performing in Tauranga for a Waipuna Hospice fundraiser and the dynamic group has "a cracker" performance, says hospice 02 Nov 09:48 PM
LifestyleBarnstorming group here in TaurangaWellington-based Hobnail is a group of barnstorming musicians who are performing in Tauranga this month. Now in their 22nd year of 02 Nov 09:27 PM
LifestyleGrease is high octane funThe musical Grease premiered at Broadway in 1972, and was followed by the 1978 hit movie starring John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John. The 02 Nov 09:19 PM
LifestyleThe Hollies return to NZOne of the best-loved groups of the 1960s is heading our way next year. The Hollies were a distinctive sound of the era, with soaring 02 Nov 09:13 PM
LifestyleAsparagus, strawberries, best bargainsThis time of the year is perfect for buying what is in season and on special. Asparagus and strawberries are your best buys so please 01 Nov 07:00 AM
LifestyleSoundBites: The Nudge, Decades, Louis BakerThe new year will bring a new album from Wellington band The Nudge, five years after their last release. In the meantime a spooky 31 Oct 04:00 PM
LifestyleMovie review: Sing StreetIrish writer-director, John Carney, has had a string of hits and misses in his career. His surprise triumph, Once, beautifully expressed 29 Oct 07:44 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesPsoriasis sufferer shares her storyJuliet Rowan writes about the beginnings of her battle with psoriasis.28 Oct 11:00 PM
LifestyleMusic review: Bon Iver - 22, A MillionIt's been five years since Bon Iver's last album and 22, A Million is just their third full release. If your expectations are based 28 Oct 03:05 AM
LifestyleMahy's tales on stageA 50-minute show weaving together three of Margaret Mahy's best-loved stories will create a magical theatre experience for local children. A 27 Oct 12:34 AM
LifestylePerformance combines magic illusion and Irish danceIrish toes will be tapping when Celtic Illusion conjures up a show of magic, grand illusion and modern Irish dance next month. Audiences 27 Oct 12:05 AM
LifestyleSpeaker follows what she preachesAn inspiring local women is speaking at TEDx Tauranga Women on Friday 28 October. Pukehina woman, and mother of two Kylie DellaBarca 27 Oct 12:00 AM
LifestyleSeries attracting big audiences overseasTauranga old boy Tim Balme was in town visiting his parents recently and we caught up over a cup of coffee to talk about the latest 26 Oct 10:32 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesMayor's loss sparks two-wheel charity driveTauranga's new mayor is wasting no time putting his new role to a good cause. Greg Brownless will be among those taking part in a 25 Oct 05:00 PM
