VideoLocal Focus: People 'swarm' home to work in OpotikiNZ Manuka is thriving as skilled locals return to the region. Made with funding from NZ On Air.Watch03 Jan 05:47 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesBay Dreams revellers pumped up for funWe talk to a group of girls from Auckland and Tauranga keen to enjoy Bay Dreams and the acts on offer at the music festival today.Watch02 Jan 12:07 AM
VideoCricket fans in good spirits for Black Caps vs West Indies T20 Organisers were expecting a near-capacity crowd of 9000 for the New Year's Day match at Bay Oval.Watch01 Jan 08:39 PM
VideoNew $4.5m Tauranga ambulance depot to be completed in FebruaryA new $4.5m St John Ambulance depot in Tauranga is expected to be completed in February after years of waiting and work.Watch01 Jan 08:32 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesBehind the scenes of Bay Dreams Bay Dreams directors Mitch Lowe and Pato Alvarez share their excitement behind this year's Bay Dreams - the biggest so far.Watch01 Jan 03:51 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesParty-goers so far 'well-behaved'New Year's Eve party-goers in the city's hotspots were so far "well-behaved", according to Western Bay of Plenty area commander Inspector Clifford Paxton. Watch31 Dec 09:09 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesFamily-friendly NYE festivities underway in TaurangaHundreds arrived early to Tauranga's family-friendly New Year's Eve events to be sure they did not miss out on a free sausage or a good spot for the fireworks. Watch31 Dec 07:09 AM
VideoNew Year Honours: Alan TurnerTop bridge player Alan Turner tells us about the basics of the game.Watch29 Dec 08:46 PM
VideoLocal Focus: Woman's life upturned by rare disorderPenny Gatenby's life changed in an instant. Made with funding from NZ On Air.Watch29 Dec 08:35 PM
VideoNew Year Honours: Colin BidoisColin Bidois talks about the most satisfying element of receiving his honour. Watch29 Dec 08:32 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesSerious crash on Te Matai RdEmergency services at the scene of the single-car crash, in which a woman was critically injured.Watch29 Dec 04:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesThe Bay's first baby born in 2018A tiny baby boy named Giovanni Hakopa was born in Tauranga just six minutes into 2018.Watch29 Dec 07:09 AM
VideoBaby dotterel born on Mount Maunganui beachA dotterel was born on Mount Main Beach this morning.Watch28 Dec 07:29 PM
VideoHuge weekend for Tauranga as five cruise ships come into portJessica Elliott from Smiths Sports Shoes is bracing herself for a crazy busy weekend.Watch28 Dec 07:17 PM
VideoMount Maunganui Surfbreaker triathlon sets new standardsThe 2017 EVES Surfbreaker held at Mount Maunganui attracted NZ's best triathletes.Watch27 Dec 05:55 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesLotto winner Lou Te Keeti: what he's spent so farLotto winner Lou Te Keeti has $6m left of his $10.3m powerball win, and says it has not changed him. He reflects on his “big year” and shares plans for 2018.Watch27 Dec 07:02 AM
VideoSchool fires keep emergency services busy in Mount MaunganuiFires at two schools in Mount Maunganui have kept emergency services busy.Watch27 Dec 06:08 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesTauranga retailers gear up for Boxing Day sales shopping frenzyTauranga and Western Bay of Plenty retailers were preparing for what was expected to be one of the busiest shopping days of the year. Watch26 Dec 08:51 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesNew blue police car for TaurangaThe Western Bay of Plenty road policing team have a new car to help them keep the roads safe, and it matches the uniform.Watch26 Dec 08:37 PM
VideoLocal Focus: How does a meth inspection actually work?What is the process a meth inspector takes? Made with funding from NZ On Air.Watch26 Dec 08:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesWoman airlifted from Te Matai Rd crashA woman was airlifted to Waikato hospital following the serious crash on Te Matai Rd.Watch26 Dec 06:32 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesTauranga Christmas in the Park all about caringThere were hugs, prayers, lots of smiles, aroha, and full tummies as about 30 to 40 people gathered in Coronation Park for the inaugural Tauranga Christmas in the Park free picnic.Watch25 Dec 09:32 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesShark sighting at Pukehina BeachA Rotorua family was paddling knee-deep in the water at Pukehina Beach when they were joined by a couple of sharks. Watch24 Dec 01:52 AM
VideoLocal Focus: Choir gets the brain movingThe Brainwave Singers are celebrating Christmas. Made with funding from NZ On Air.Watch23 Dec 10:00 PM
VideoLocal Focus: Bay a hotspot for 'nakation', with nudist cafe & nude karaokeNew Zealand is now a top destination for holidays without clothes. Made with funding from NZ On Air.Watch22 Dec 05:00 PM
VideoChristmas Appeal raises more than $128,000 for Tauranga foodbankSharon Hitchcock, the chairwoman of the Tauranga Community Foodbank board, looks back at the past six weeks. And brothers Matthew and Josh Hardy explain their generous cash donations.Watch22 Dec 04:00 PM
VideoCouncil moves to introduce CBD parking time limitDowntown Tauranga chairman Brian Berry said the move will be good for CBD businesses. Watch20 Dec 04:30 AM
