Tauranga's new university campus is one-year ahead of schedule, with students now able to enrol for the first semester in 2019.
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From New Zealand's first Covid-19 case on February 28 2020 to entering another alert level 3 lockdown on February 28 2021 - here's a timeline of the milestones and setbacks we've all endured. Video / NZ Herald
Commission Chair wants two cracks at long-term plan. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Dr. Ashley Bloomfield said the new community case from yesterday - which plunged Auckland into alert level 3 and the rest of New Zealand into alert level 2 - was the UK variant.
Just the facts - A closer look at the first four vaccines to be rolled out in New Zealand. How they work, why we need them and who developed them. Video / NZ Herald
Verticus skateboarding comp not for the faint-hearted. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Maketu estuary re-diversion shows signs of life again. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
There are three community Covid-19 cases in South Auckland - a mother, father and daughter from Papatoetoe. New Zealand is still at alert level 1.
Animal shelter benefits from enthusiast car show. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Western Heights High School students Ashton McGarvie and Zach Jans achieved scholarship last year.
The Covid-19 vaccine will be given to border workers from Saturday of next week, PM Jacinda Ardern told reporters today.
Lynmore Primary School is getting its first brand new classroom block since the shcool was built in 1956.
Director of Public Health Dr Caroline McElnay said the public health risk was low but the Ministry was "scratching our heads a little" on the cases linked to the Pullman Hotel. Video / Ministry of Health
Low and slow comp brings 20 teams to Tauranga. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Introducing the waka carvers: Derek Kawiti. Made with support from NZ On Air. Video / A Tawera / E-Tangata
The Suzanne Aubert Catholic School is open for business. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Introducing the waka carvers: Freddie Tauotaha. Made with support from NZ On Air. Video / A Tawera / E-Tangata
Lisa Graves son, Clayton Graves, was found dead in a boat that crashed into Mount Maunganui on October 5 2019. 28 January 2021
Introducing the waka carvers: Alika Bumatay. Made with support from NZ On Air. Video / A Tawera / E-Tangata
Introducing the waka carvers: Billy Harrison. Made with support from NZ On Air. Video / A Tawera / E-Tangata
New restrictions “within a week” unless things change. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Sir Hek Busby and the lost art of canoe building. Made with support from NZ On Air. Video / A Tawera / E-Tangata
About 200 people have gathered at the Tauranga Yacht and Power Boat Club where Hobson's Pledge spokesman Don Brash is expected to speak.
Hundreds of people have turned out to a controversial meeting to discuss the issue of Māori wards in Tauranga today. Video / George Novak
Lakes Lodge Okataina owner Nick Berryman captured this footage of yesterday's earthquake.
Photo of Shane Lye who broke his pelvis, clavicle, and 7 ribs after coming off his bike in the Tauranga Half Ironman at the weekend.
The Rotorua Museum and Sir Howard Morrison Performing Arts Centre are being checked for damage after a series of earthquakes struck near Rotorua this morning. Video / NZ Herald
Classic Flyers will be celebrating its 15th anniversary at the weekend.
Drought and dry conditions becoming more prevalent in the region. Rob Thode
‘We still get people going out without lifejackets.’ Made with funding from NZ On Air.