October this year is a tricky time for promoters and bands: the Rugby World Cup messes everything up. It's not as though every single person in the country obsessively watches rugby. But a lot do. And...

(Closed: 15-10-2019)

  The New Zealand Three Tenors are celebrated for their fabulous voices, their camaraderie, banter and fun, and they're coming to Tauranga.   Operatunity is delighted to present The Three...

(Closed: 15-10-2019)

    The Bay of Plenty Home Show is coming to Trustpower Baypark Stadium on October 18-20 and there'll be something for everyone.   This week's Weekend Sun contains a special edition...

(Closed: 15-10-2019)

One of New Zealand's most respected and successful reggae acts, House of Shem, returns with new music and a tour - a tribute to the band's founder, the legendary Carl Perkins. Playing in Mount Maunganui...

(Closed: 09-10-2019)

Cathedral Cove Naturals new Body Balance Coconut Yoghurts are deliciously nourishing, and full of prebiotics and probiotics to support good gut health to reinvigorate the body from within. They are made...

(Closed: 01-10-2019)

Ben Harper and The Innocent Criminals will return to New Zealand early next year for a five-date tour. The renowned American singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, and his band, will play Bowl of...

(Closed: 26-09-2019)

American rap superstar Tyga will headline a star-studded cast of local hip hop talent for the Hip Hop in the Park in Mount Maunganui. Hip Hop in the Park will be held at Soper Reserve on Wednesday October...

(Closed: 18-09-2019)

The NZMCA Motorhome, Caravan & Leisure Show is shaping up to be the biggest ever, with more exhibitors, more outside sites, more external marquees, more great deals. There is simply more of everything!   Event...

(Closed: 17-09-2019)

 Join Zirka Circus on its 10 years anniversary Tour with a brand new show called ‘Into the Future'. This show will bring a whole new level of entertainment to town. Performing arts, theatre...

(Closed: 17-09-2019)

A national search is on for young Kiwi gardeners who have a passion for plants and dig gardening. The Yates Budding Young Gardener competition opens on September 1 and is for children aged 5-15, with...

(Closed: 10-09-2019)

Don't miss this stunning concert from Scholars Baroque Aotearoa with Jubilate Ensemble performing Purcell's ‘Come, ye sons of art' and Handel's ‘Te deum and Jubilate'.  Both of these...

(Closed: 10-09-2019)

The Mountain Film Festival is making its way to the Bay of Plenty again this year, making it the fifth year running. Tauranga Mountain Film Festival organiser Richard Watson says they festival is brought...

(Closed: 03-09-2019)

Breadman is the only one hundred per cent vegan bakery in New Zealand. Everything the bakery makes is certified vegan plus all the organic ingredients used in their breads are grown within 100 kilometres...

(Closed: 03-09-2019)

Breadman is the only one hundred per cent vegan bakery in New Zealand. Everything the bakery makes is certified vegan plus all the organic ingredients used in their breads are grown within 100 kilometres...

(Closed: 03-09-2019)

Detour Theatre proudly presents the Agatha Christie classic murder mystery – ‘Murder on the Links'. Holidaying in France, Poirot finds himself investigating the brutal murder of a wealthy...

(Closed: 27-08-2019)

Last Legs is a black comedy with sex, death and politics, set in the upmarket retirement community. The 16th Ave Theatre presents Last Legs by Roger Hall, directed by Julie Lankshear, from September...

(Closed: 27-08-2019)

Operatunity is delighted to present some of the most celebrated and iconic Kiwi entertainers in one show. The Iconic Kiwis show will feature fiddle player extraordinaire Marian Burns with her award...

(Closed: 20-08-2019)

Kiwi band Sons of Zion are currently are heading to Tauranga this weekend as part of their nationwide tour. The Come Home Tour has the band touring around New Zealand during August, with the tour already...

(Closed: 08-08-2019)

He's got plenty of experience dealing with creepy crawlies and asking questions, and once again resident ‘bug man' Ruud Kleinpaste will be hosting the Bay of Plenty Garden and Arts Festival lead-up...

(Closed: 07-08-2019)

Time to celebrate, boogie-lovers - Jan Preston is coming to town! Or should I say, Jan Preston is coming back to town, since the woman they call Australia's Queen of Boogie Piano has a long and strong...

(Closed: 06-08-2019)

Solo pianist Chris Greenslade is a New Zealander and was a student of leading pianist Bruce Greenfield. He went on to complete his honours degree in performance with Richard Mapp at the Wellington Conservatorium...

(Closed: 30-07-2019)

Steamed mirrors, condensation on walls and ceilings, slippery floors and mould are year-round annoying home issues caused by shower steam, which can add significant costs to house upkeep. Showerdome...

(Closed: 16-07-2019)

 Operatunity Daytime Concerts bring you the greatest divas in the modern era! These were women who could manifest passion with every note they sang, and with the power of their vocals, produced...

(Closed: 09-07-2019)

 Pure, fresh and clean tasting, Blue Coconut Oil contains no additives or contaminants, is naturally cholesterol-free and has no coconut taste or aroma, great for overall cooking. It is also available...

(Closed: 02-07-2019)

The year is going by quickly and the Bay of Plenty Garden and Art Festival team is gearing up for 2020 already. The Festival is back in Tauranga on November 19-22, 2020, and On...

(Closed: 02-07-2019)

Pets and all things pets will be on display and ready to play at this years' Bay of Plenty Pet and Animal Expo. The Expo provides pet lovers with access to the latest and best products, services and...

(Closed: 18-06-2019)

For the last 12 months, former Coast & Country News editor Elaine Fisher has been on a journey to uncover the ‘behind the scenes' stories of the innovative, hard-working growers who made the...

(Closed: 18-06-2019)

My Husband's Nuts, Detour Theatre's latest show, is a fast-paced, unashamedly Kiwi, madcap comic romp.  Jack, Barbara's husband and local farming legend, is missing on the family farm. When Jack...

(Closed: 11-06-2019)

Auckland based Donizetti Trio will be familiar to audiences as they have been active since 2009, are often to be heard on Radio New Zealand Concert FM and toured for CMNZ in 2014. The Donizetti Trio...

(Closed: 11-06-2019)

Get ready to party with Paula, Dympie and Monika as we follow these women and their lonely hearts in a 1980s suburban pub in 16th Ave Theatre's latest production After Dinner. They are primped, preened...

(Closed: 04-06-2019)