VideoYoung Tauranga environmental advocate champion recycling schemeEnvironmental advocate Jake Hoffart is championing the reinstatement of a cash-for-beverage containers deposit schemeWatch21 Mar 06:42 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesTECT withdraws proposal to can chequesTECT trustees have withdrawn a controversial proposal to end the distribution of the TECT cheque and put all the money into community projects after failing to win enough support for the plan.Watch21 Mar 04:15 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesTauranga Mayor Greg Brownless says 'no' to former US President Barack Obama dinner invitation Tauranga Mayor Greg Brownless has said no to an invitation to dinner with former US President Barack Obama. Watch21 Mar 03:49 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesWaste spaceCouncil staff discuss the public reaction to the council's plans for recycling and rubbish collection in Tauranga.Watch21 Mar 01:43 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesCrosses go up on SH2 in Western Bay as locals plead for upgradeWhite and red crosses have begun to appear along State Highway 2 as residents express frustration with the lack of progress on roading upgrades.Watch20 Mar 09:58 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesBethlehem: Tauranga's 'most valuable' suburbBethlehem-based real estate agent Jan Hodges on why people want to live in Bethlehem.Watch20 Mar 02:29 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesMulti-million-dollar development in Mount MaunganuiTwo or three hospitality businesses will open onto the soon to be built Phoenix park, and a restaurant upstairs may overlook the park.Watch19 Mar 08:12 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesCharity's donation helps Mount schoolBuilding blocks and water troughs have been donated to Mount Maunganui Primary School by Tauranga-based charity organisation Donor's Choice Charitable Trust.Watch19 Mar 07:53 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesBay of Plenty facing an aged care crisisFigures released by the New Zealand Aged Care Association show the region's already stretched industry will need nearly 2690 more beds in the next eight years. In that time, another 1670 caregivers will be needed - more than 200 workers a year.Watch19 Mar 07:35 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesBoat rammed in 'hit and run'A yachtie and his best friend are lucky to be alive after a fishing excursion turned into a hit and run horror on Tauranga Harbour.Watch19 Mar 04:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesInjured motorcyclist looking forward to second chance at lifeRegan Gallagher was badly injured in a crash on Maketu Rd a week ago. Today he talks about his hopes of getting back "into life".Watch18 Mar 02:22 AM
VideoLocal Focus: Men with machetes 'least of my problems' says former P addictFormer P addict Rachel Axis speaks out about her past. Made with funding from NZ On Air.Watch16 Mar 04:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesSerious crash closes State Highway 2A person is understood to be badly injured after a three-car crash on State Highway 2, north of Tauranga today.Watch16 Mar 03:39 AM
VideoLocal Focus: Stacey conquers mountain climb for 40th birthdayStacey Roche celebrates her 40th by walking up Mauao. Made with funding from NZ On Air.Watch14 Mar 09:33 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesThree car crash on State Highway 2The crash happened at the intersection of SH2 and Apata Station Rd.Watch14 Mar 07:44 AM
VideoLocal Focus: Katikati Kindergarten achieves top environmental statusEnvironmentally friendly is at the top of the list for this kindy. Made with funding from NZ On Air.Watch14 Mar 03:09 AM
VideoLocal Focus: Birthing centre celebrates 1000 birthsNearly one baby born a day for local primary birthing centre. Made with funding from NZ On Air.Watch14 Mar 02:53 AM
VideoDoctor will lose orange mane for Shave for a CureTauranga Hospital's Dr James Chancellor is having his ginger locks shaved off to raise money for Leukaemia & Blood Cancer New Zealand, a cause close to his heart.Watch13 Mar 04:00 PM
VideoTrainee commercial pilot top of his classFormer Tauranga Boys College's student Luke Oxford named top in class at Massey University's School of Aviation dreams of flying for Air New ZealandWatch13 Mar 09:03 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesNew fears over Bella Vista homesTauranga residents evacuated from their Bella Vista homes at The Lakes on Friday ahead of Cyclone Hola have been told it could take two weeks to assess whether the homes are safe to occupy.Watch13 Mar 07:45 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesAndrew Little meeting with Ngai Te Rangi IwiNgāi Te Rangi welcomed new Minister for Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations Andrew Little on to Whareroa Marae yesterday afternoon. Watch12 Mar 05:37 PM
VideoHola brings lashings of rain to Tauranga, surfers make the most of itThe Bay's surfing community was not deterred by Cyclone Hola. It was bucketing down about 6pm but the car parks nearest the surf beach beside Mouturiki (Leisure Island) were full.Watch12 Mar 07:24 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesTrustpower chief executive Vince HawksworthTrustpower chief executive Vince Hawksworth talks about how TECT cheque proposal is 'flawed'.Watch12 Mar 04:47 AM
VideoCar chase in TaurangaA slideshow of images from a dramatic police chase in Tauranga. Watch11 Mar 10:36 PM
VideoLocal Focus: Missing Mummy Husband cycles 300km to raise money for Waipuna Hospice. Made with funding from NZ On Air.Watch09 Mar 04:00 PM
VideoBella Vista homes in The Lakes, Tauranga evacuatedTauranga City Council chief executive Garry Poole says the evacuation order of 21 Tauranga homes is a unique situation and the council's hand had largely been forced by Bella Vista Homes.Watch09 Mar 08:30 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesHundreds at Arataki Day OutThere was live music, bouncy castles and a sausage sizzle. Watch09 Mar 08:19 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesThe Lakes residents evacuate homesThe Lakes evacuees share their distress at the news they have to leave their homes - by 8pm on Friday night.Watch09 Mar 06:09 AM
