The warmest temperature on record for a January in Tauranga was in 1983: 33.7C.

'Understanding and respecting the power of New Zealand’s waters is crucial.'

"Take care of them ... they save so many people every year."

'It was like trying to find a needle in the haystack ... I thought I had lost it forever.'

Stephen Crossan tops scores with 53 and Iman Nahal take three wickets for 14 runs.

Plus, 'tonnes of shark sightings' in busy day for Bay of Plenty and Coromandel lifeguards.

Broadcaster describes dramatic scenes to followers as shark cruises shallows.

Brayden Tawa, of Pāpāmoa, died after a car and truck crashed on Hewletts Rd.

Hundreds flocked to Bay beaches this weekend.

The Tauranga pair made history in Melbourne.

'You can’t just shovel gravel in there and leave it.'

Te Puke chase down the Mount's total with overs to spare.

The rugby league all-time great didn't hold back in his typical, gritty fashion.

'One board went to five, five went to 10, and so on – end of story.'

The Hits Christmas in the Park is in partnership with Pacific Toyota.

Tauranga businesses want the council to make it easier for them to use the footpath.

The T20 Black Clash will be returning to Tauranga this summer.

Emergency services were called around 5.40am.

'The concussion is the worst part. It feels like a drill bit running through my forehead.'

"School kids have the right to be safe going to and from school," Gia Nelson said.

Two trucks responded about 11.12am.

Jean Ann Salter, 78, was found deceased yesterday.

The woman, 78, was found deceased at the address.

He argued school attendance rates are a bigger crisis than Covid.

The park's size has increased with added features.

Police are urging people to keep themselves and their property safe.

Both lanes are now open.

The team was called in to help after the train tragedy in Mount Maunganui.

The cause of a fire at a Mount Maunganui building is under investigation.