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Climate change minister James Shaw in Tauranga
Climate change minister James Shaw speaks about electric buses and reducing emissions. Video / Mead Norton
Focus: Te Awamutu Primary School welcomes Luxon
A number of pupils from Te Awamutu Primary School performed a kapa haka welcome for the National leader before he addressed the media. Video / NZ Herald
Focus: Christopher Luxon speaks to media in Te Awamutu
National leader Christopher Luxon addresses the media at the local rose gardens in Te Awamutu. Video / NZ Herald
Focus Live: Sam Uffindell speaks to media
Sam Uffindell speaks to the media. Video / Mark Mitchell
Tauranga shopfront smashed with axe.
Vanquish Cycles store manager Anthony Van de Pas speaking about the recent burglary. Video / Mead Norton
Manhunt for killer, car abandoned at scene
Police investigate Cambridge homicide after woman found dead, search underway in Te Aroha. Video / Mike Scott
Waipuna Hospice chief executive Richard Thurlow
The Waipuna Hospice is budgeting for a shortfall of $1.7 million this year.
Alison Richardson, foster mum of rescued dog Phoenix
Phoenix was tied up and left abandoned in the Mamakus and has now been moved to be fostered with Alison Richardson. Video / Mead Norton
A pop-up wharenui was built in January for the purpose of measuring the site and carvings.
A pop-up wharenui was built in January for the purpose of measuring the site and carvings.
BOP election canidate Kat Macmillan on running for Council
Kat Macmillan, who is not afraid of potential abuse that might come from running for Bay of Plenty Regional Council , despite recent survey findings revealing nearly half of respondents experienced racism or gender discrimination. Video/ Mead Norton
Paraplegic left without care due to worker shortage
Kate Harland requires 24/7 care as she is paralysed from the sternum down. Video/ Mead Norton
Local Focus: Imagine, believe, achieve
Inside the youth programme helping kids on struggle street find meaningful employment.
Business or house? Which are young Kiwis buying first?
One Bay of Plenty couple shares why they bought a business before a home and their plans to grow their income in a different way.
Whare Waiora Hub opens in Tauranga
Te Tuinga Whānau Support Services Trust director Tommy Wilson on opening Whare Waiora Hub.
Kekeno/fur seal spotted on Waihi Beach
Shantelle Tetai saw a NZ fur seal on Waihi Beach, June 25.
Local Focus: Tauranga museum gets green light
Highlights from the Heritage Collection soon to be showcased in the new civic precinct.
Iwi insights: One on one with Charlie Tawhiao
Ngai Te Rangi chairman Charlie Tawhiao says it is not all about commercial success it is about the people.
MetService National weather: July 5th - July 7th
MetService National weather: July 5th - July 7th
Soft plastics recycling scheme launch
CEO of The Packaging Forum Rob Langford discusses the Soft Plastic Recycling Scheme that has just come to Tauranga.
Paul Foote
Paul Foote, who owns a waste management business in Kawerau talking about critical it was for his survival that the TECT Rescue Helicopter service was there after he sustained major crushing injuries during an accident at his workplace on June 16, 2021.
Whai prepare for first game
Tauranga-based team Whai will play their first game for the women's league on Saturday.
Fred Takimoana has gone from gang enforcer to homeless guardian.
Fred Takimoana has gone from gang enforcer to homeless guardian.
'Destination' skate park to be built in Mount Maunganui
Tauranga City Council is co-designing a skate park for the city alongside a community design group. Video / Tauranga City Council
Ōtūmoetai College student on what he wants for his suburb's future
Year 12 Ōtūmoetai College georgraphy student George Farrar gives his feeback on the council's Ōtūmoetai 2050 plan.
Musician Jack Claridge playing the vibraphone in 2020
Jack Claridge performing on the vibraphone at Club Vista in Paraparaumu in July 2020.
New health hub opens in Tauranga
Ngāti Ranginui Iwi chief executive Mel Tata speaks about the new immunisation hub.
Focus Live: Ayesha Verrall, Ashley Bloomfield host Covid update
New Covid-19 Response Minister Dr Ayesha Verrall said alongside Director-General of Health Dr Ashely Bloomfield that lockdowns and border closures would still be a last resort. Video / Mark Mitchell
Rob Leslie on the Wednesday Challenge
Tauranga teacher Rob Leslie explains why he's taking part in the Wednesday Challenge
Michelle's journey out of addiction
Michelle Ramea, 34, talks about her journey from drug addiction into recovery with the help of Ngai Te Rangi peer support kaimahi Richshea Webster.
Pāpāmoa College to get new wharenui, classrooms
$15m consent approved for new admin block, gym, wharenui, classrooms and library
Richshea Webster's story
Ngai Te Rangi have supported her throughout the process and now she is on their pay role as a peer support worker.
Aidan Ross training with the All Blacks Blake Park
Aidan Ross, a Bay of Plenty native recently added to the squad, trains with the All Blacks at Blake Park.
Nadine Shine, Founder of Big Fella Foundation - a community mental health organisation
Nadine founded the Big Fella Foundation - a community mental health organisation - in memory of her Husband Justin.
Ngai Te Rangi chief executive Paora Stanley is passionate about his tribe.
Ngai Te Rangi chief executive Paora Stanley is passionate about his tribe.
Event held in solidarity for Tauranga rainbow community
A "suspicious" fire destroyed a support hub for rainbow and gender-diverse youth at the Historic Village.