VideoSqually conditions in TaurangaIt's been a wet start to spring and Metservice issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch at 9.45am today saying the Bay of Plenty west of Te Puke could expect "squally thunderstorms" from this evening until Friday afternoon.Watch06 Oct 02:41 AM
VideoMegaship's maiden visit to TaurangaWatch NZH Local Focus: The largest container ship to enter a New Zealand port, the MV Aotea Maersk, has made its maiden visit to Tauranga.04 Oct 09:11 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesWatch NZH Local Focus: Megaship makes maiden visit to TaurangaThe largest container ship to enter a New Zealand port, the MV Aotea Maersk, has made it’s maiden visit to Tauranga. Made with funding from NZ on AirWatch04 Oct 08:21 PM
VideoFamily who lost everything reflectCraig Fellows still thinks about the day he lost all his belongings when the Rena ran aground. Watch04 Oct 07:56 PM
VideoAstrolabe Reef fished back to pre-Rena state, says scientistThis video was taken in February before the exclusion zone was lifted around the reef in April. Watch04 Oct 07:08 AM
VideoMount New Year's event axedCouncillors have voted to axe the traditional council-run New Year's Eve event at Mount Main Beach. They have instead voted to hold a ticketed event for youth at ASB Arena and fireworks in the CBD.Watch04 Oct 06:50 AM
VideoMassive container ship enters Tauranga HarbourPeople crowded on the base track of Mauao to catch a glimpse of the biggest ship to ever come into Tauranga Harbour were not disappointed. With cameras at the ready there were gasps of awe as the massive ship cruised into the harbour. Watch03 Oct 10:45 PM
VideoGrowing up with a P-addict motherHadee Richards' children Zara and Troy share their experiences of growing up with a mother addicted to P.Watch01 Oct 11:29 PM
VideoTauranga boxer Gunnar Tauranga boxer Gunnar "The Stunnar" Jackson takes on the hard punching Bowyn Boman Morgan on the undercard of the Joseph Parker v Alexander Dimitrenko fight in Auckland on Saturday night.Watch30 Sep 07:00 PM
VideoTauranga woman turns 101Gwen Walker turned 101 on Thursday and had a big birthday bash to mark the milestone. Watch29 Sep 07:13 AM
VideoTauranga conference hears of ways to scale up Maori housingThe proposed subdivision of its 27ha Te Houhou Treaty Settlement block in Papamoa is an example of ways Maori can scale up their housing options by utilising their own land, says Nga Potiki a Tamapahore Trust's Victoria Kingi. Watch29 Sep 07:09 AM
VideoRousing farewell for mayor after 12 years in chargeTauranga's Mayor Stuart Crosby was given a rousing but emotionally tinged send-off yesterday after he chaired his last meeting of the city council.Watch29 Sep 06:54 AM
VideoAuckland Waterfront expert shares vision in TaurangaFormer Waterfront Auckland chief executive John Dalzell spoke to an audience of mainly council election candidates Tuesdayabout how the revitalisation of a large part of Auckland's central city waterfront was achieved.Watch28 Sep 07:07 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesWatch NZH Local Focus: Renegade yachtie apologeticBanned from sailing further until authorities deem him safe to travel, renegade South African yachtie, is apologetic for the inconvenience he has caused everyone involved. made with funding from NZ on AirWatch27 Sep 10:20 PM
VideoPapamoa family of six backpacking around the worldA Papamoa couple with four children - the youngest aged 3 - are on a global adventure by backpacking around the world for a year.Watch27 Sep 06:34 PM
VideoTauranga's newest Pak'NSave opensTauranga Crossing's Pak'NSave opened its doors this morning as about 150 locals and dignataries looked on - and residents are already loading up their trolleys to ensure they don't miss out on a bargain. Watch26 Sep 08:42 PM
VideoCalls for action on notorious SH2 blackspotApata residents are calling for action after the latest head-on crash on a notorious stretch of State Highway 2 which has already claimed at least eight lives. Four white crosses near the site are a visible reminder of how dangerous this stretch of road is, known by some locals as "the notorious Apata S-bend".Watch26 Sep 07:39 PM
VideoStanding for Steptember Steptember is about moving throughout your day to accomplish 10,000 steps whether that be dancing, skipping, running, or walking to raise funds for Cerebral Palsy. Watch26 Sep 06:21 AM
VideoTauranga Crossing officially opensTauranga's newest retail hub has formally opened this morning.Watch25 Sep 09:42 PM
VideoBig farewell for Tauranga's long-serving mayorA who's who of current and former Tauranga City councillors and mayors gathered yesterday to celebrate 30 years of Mayor Stuart Crosby's involvement in local government.Watch23 Sep 10:23 PM
VideoWhen you're born in the wrong bodyMeet Julia Linde, 39, born a man but who felt like she was living in black and white while everyone else was living in colour. Eventually she couldn't live the lie any longer and came out as the beautiful Julia.Watch23 Sep 09:42 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesWatch NZH Local Focus: Tauranga attempts a day without carsWorld Car-Free Day comes to Tauranga with surprising results. Made with funding from NZ on AirWatch23 Sep 12:00 AM
VideoVideo of Bay of Plenty man fulfilling dream goes viralFootage of an autistic Bay man fulfilling his life-long dream of scoring a try in a rugby match has gone viral - attracting more than 236,000 views.Watch22 Sep 02:43 AM
VideoBrett Morrison appeals for return of his late wife's stolen jewelleryPapamoa's Brett Morrison has said thieves who broke into his home can keep everything - except his late wife's jewelry and his camera memory card. Watch20 Sep 05:38 AM
VideoDrowning victim's wife shares her heartbreakJessie Kaur shares her heartbreak of losing her husband when a day out at McLaren Falls with friends turned to tragedy.Watch19 Sep 05:02 AM
VideoLast hurrah at Te Puna HallA community hall that has served as Te Puna's focal point for 94 years was given a final farewell on Saturday by those who had loved it the most.Watch18 Sep 07:32 PM
VideoTaking on the police for cannabis law reformA protest against the criminalisation of cannabis attracted supporters game enough to take on a demonstration outside Tauranga police station as part of a national movement. We were there.Watch18 Sep 05:36 AM
VideoOlympian Eric Murray's appeal for help to find dogOlympian Eric Murray is helping search parties look for missing shitzu-cross Harry, who became spooked at fireworks on Friday and has not been seen since. A reward of $1000 is on offer for anyone who can help reunite Harry with his owners.Watch18 Sep 05:28 AM
VideoFiji flavour help Te Puke turn the tide at AIMS sevensThe first year of Te Puke Intermediate's Rugby Academy has been a great success. Two Fijian boys on scholarship from Suva helped Te Puke win the AIMS Games sevens title for the first time.Watch18 Sep 04:45 AM
VideoTauranga Crossing opening dayRebecca Fergus came to check out the new shopping centre with her two girls, Violet, 1 and April, 3 from near Whakamarama.Watch15 Sep 08:21 AM
VideoTauranga doctor fears long hours compromising patient safetyHouse officer and New Zealand Resident Doctor's Association (NZRDA) Bay of Plenty delegate Dr Ash Ellis recounts working up to 12-days in a row, which includes some 16-hour-day shifts, and up to seven consecutive 10-hour night shifts.Watch15 Sep 08:07 AM
VideoWe thank God for every one of those 28 yearsLucy Rentz was in a coma for 14 months following a bike accident in the USA. Her parents talk about her lifeWatch15 Sep 06:49 AM
VideoTauranga Crossing opensA small crowd braved the rain to see the doors open of Tauranga Crossing. Watch14 Sep 11:36 PM
VideoTe Puke liver transplant survivor homeEpi Ronaki is back home in Te Puke after a liver transplant saved his life.Watch14 Sep 09:52 PM
