Private cars account for 90 per cent of journeys in Tauranga and it’s causing headaches.

Katikati growers, farmers and residents discuss water quality with the regional council.

We work towards it all our lives, but adjusting to retirement can take time.

Local Focus: Five games will be played at Waikato Stadium in Hamilton.

The battle to bring native birds back to our backyards has begun.

'It’s an opportunity to connect with organisations that we didn’t know existed.'

Koha Apparel is on a mission to help the vulnerable look good and feel great.

The one-woman furniture restoration business turning something old into something new.

Inside the programme showing seniors how to cook for themselves after losing a loved one.

Community-funded water safety programme teaches families how to respect the ocean.

Lost footage of Prince Charles and Princess Diana opening Baycourt in 1983 surfaces.

Lack of lifejackets and moored boats causing headaches for the harbourmaster.

See the membranes that stand between you and nasty bugs in your drinking water.

Tauranga’s multicultural community is preparing to showcase music, food and fashion.

A major event of this fast-growing sport hits New Zealand’s shores for the first time.

Junior surf comp relocated after damage caused by Cyclone Gabrielle in Piha.

China Friendship Society invites Tauranga locals to learn about Chinese culture.

Mauao base track and Moturiki (Leisure Island) are closed due to high swells.

Mount Maunganui hailed as “the perfect place” for beach volleyball in New Zealand.

Inside the second-hand book store where people lose track of time.

Dramatic increase in funding means big things for skateboarding in Tauranga.

Sprinklers are now banned until February, but there’s hope for veggie growers this summer.

Rescue homes of all shapes and sizes to benefit from unique fund-raising market

"So, that's why I'm here – to speak up for the gay community and speak up for democracy."

Ngāi Te Rangi to welcome new migrants to the Bay Of Plenty with special pōwhiri.

Nine films from nine countries - each with a distinct Latin American theme.

Who is first-term Bay of Plenty regional councillor Ron Scott?

Who is first-term Bay of Plenty Regional Councillor Kat Macmillan?

"We are preparing a dance for a festival that means a lot to us."

Indigenous artists descend on Whareroa Marae for a unique cultural tattoo showcase.

Inside the youth programme helping kids on struggle street find meaningful employment.

Highlights from the Heritage Collection – soon to be showcased in the new civic precinct

It's an issue that affects everybody, but what solutions are the candidates proposing?

Christchurch-based independent candidate Peter Wakeman running in Tauranga by-election.

One Party's Allan Cawood discusses the big byelection issues facing Tauranga residents.

Andrew Hollis throws his hat in the ring for the Tauranga byelection with New Nation.

The NZ Outdoors and Freedom party candidate discusses the big local issues on camera.

New Conservative candidate Helen Houghton discusses the big issues facing Tauranga.

Act candidate Cameron Luxton wants to take the politics out of infrastructure.

Labour's Tauranga by-election candidate Jan Tinetti discusses the big issues on camera.

National's Tauranga by-election candidate on why he's the person to replace Simon Bridges.

Distinguished Gentleman's Ride dapperly raises funds in Tauranga

Ancient Indian festival celebrates its sixth year in Tauranga.

Pāpāmoa FC's female contingent is growing but a lack of facilities stymieing the sport.

From managing Mauao's walking tracks to its ecology, meet the man with 'the coolest job'.

Tauranga's temporary library - He Puna Manawa - officially opens for business.

Work begins on the long-awaited upgrade to Te Rae o Pāpāmoa.

How powerlifting helped a single mum become a better version of herself for her daughter

How teaming up with a local musician lets Brent Eyskens live his musical dreams.

Meet the best friends who surf together but have never seen each other.

The Tauranga Titans are exponents of medieval armoured combat.