Nikau Grace's time at Aotearoa Music Awards
Nikau Grace says being a finalist at the Aotearoa Music Awards was a very different experience from
Charming coastal family home awaits
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Love is in the air with this jukebox musical
Love is in the air as Whakatāne High School prepares to bring the Elvis-inspired musical All Shook U
Opportunity in heart of Waihau Bay
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Bubble magic set to delight audiences
Families are in for a spectacular school holiday treat when The Bubble Spectacular, starring the int
Festival of dance returns
The Festival of Dance is returning to Whakatāne for its fourth year, bringing together a range of da
Tuna Colada back to welcome the winter solstice
Popular Ōpōtiki band Tuna Colada return to the Senior Citizens Hall next weekend with their latest s
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Whakatāne bands advance to Rockquest regional finals
Two Whakatāne High School bands are going to the Smokefree Rockquest regional finals after placing a
Entries open for Molly Morpeth
Entries are now open for the 2026 Molly Morpeth Canaday Awards, with artists from across Aotearoa in
Wish gone wrong delivers thrilling chills
Obsession is the debut feature film from comedy sketch YouTuber-turned-director Curry Barker. Starr
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Timeless appeal at The Cottage
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Young artist up for two awards – and has a solo show
Eighteen-year-old Kawerau singer-songwriter Nikau Grace was up for two awards at last night’s Aotear
Coastal luxury meets lifestyle
Sweeping ocean panoramas, modern comfort and lifestyle versatility combine at 116A Mimiha Ridge Road
Celtic trio to open tour with Mata gig
Strings are bringing their lively blend of Irish tradition and Kiwi flavour to the Eastern Bay next
Front-row lifestyle on Lake Rotoehu
Set above the tranquil shores of Lake Rotoehu, this beautifully presented freehold property delivers
Bush adventure inspires debut children’s book
After years of dreaming about becoming a children’s author, Eastern Bay writer Abby Williamson has f
Versatile family living awaits
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Villains, vulnerability and Magic bring Matilda to life
Dark comedy, larger-than-life characters and heartfelt storytelling are delighting audiences in Thea
Revoltingly good - Matilda delivers on opening night
If audience reaction is any measure of success, Theatre Whakatāne’s production of Matilda the Musica
Stitches of friendship and creativity on show
Kathy Forsyth Arts and entertainment reporter Hundreds of hours of stitching, creativity and cra
Ōhiwa Oyster Festival returns bigger and bolder
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