Jan Tinetti will be heading to Parliament as a Tauranga-based list MP for Labour.
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Rescue helicopter takes off with injured paraglider
The paraglider was airlifted to hospital with serious injuries after crashing on Mauao.
Matakana kura’s epic daily commute to Aims
Te Kura o Te Moutere o Matakana students are making their way from Matakana Island to the Tauranga mainland by boat for Aims Games.
Woolworths First Union members protest pay and working conditions
Woolworths First Union members protesting near the Cameron Rd, Tauranga store today for fairer pay and better working conditions.
Pāpāmoa home damaged by fire opened to public for fire safety awareness
A Pāpāmoa home damaged by fire has been opened to public for fire safety awareness.
Mount Maunganui man's life with cancer diagnosis
The diagnosis has not stopped the 87-year-old Mount Maunganui man from living life to the fullest. Video / Megan Wilson
Tauranga’s Coreen Gray celebrates 100 years
Coreen Gray playing piano at her 100th birthday celebration at Bayswater.
Skydive Tauranga looks forward to cruise ship season
Skydive Tauranga owner Gui Calmelet says most of his cruise ship customers are crew members. Video / Harriet Laughton
The Wiggles are coming to Tauranga
The Wiggles are bringing their techno dance party to Tauranga in the new year. Video / Supplied
World Drowning Prevention Day
Water Safety NZ chief executive Daniel Gerrard says 'the power is in prevention'. Video / Water Safety New Zealand
Pāpāmoa house fire: Owner in shock after home destroyed by blaze
Flames engulf a house in Pāpāmoa. Video / Supplied
Man seriously injured in Mount Maunganui e-scooter accident
Mate Glamuzina was seriously injured in an e-scooter accident in Mount Maunganui in October 2020. Video / NZ Herald
Pāpāmoa residents ‘terrorised’ by people throwing rocks
Brendon Burchell wants the council to install a security camera and lighting at a nearby council walkway. Video / BOP Times
Graeme Gill was paralysed by a stroke in 2009
Support workers make it possible for him to still live at home. Video / BOP Times
Person damages plants outside chapel at Elliotts Funeral Services
A person intentionally damaged the plants outside the chapel at Elliotts Funeral Services in Tauranga. Video / Supplied
Social Media Etiquette: How to interact with your kid's friends
Should you follow if they ask? If so - how should you interact? Video / Alex Cairns
Fijian primary school teams heading to Tauranga
The St Anne’s Primary School netball team from Suva will head to Tauranga in early September. Video / Zespri Aims Games
‘Aviation history’ finds new Tauranga home
Ivan Mudrovcich's full-sized reproduction of New Zealand inventor Richard Pearse’s 1903 aircraft has arrived in Tauranga. Video / You Tube
Casey Brady is determined to walk again after paralysing 2017 accident
Bay of Plenty woman Casey Brady's story of resilience and determination to walk again after a motocross accident left her paralysed.
Mike Lane was diagnosed with prostate cancer eight years ago
The Tauranga man participates in weekly Prost-FIT classes - organised and funded by the Prostate Cancer Foundation of NZ. Video / Megan Wilson
2024 Bay of Plenty Young Grower competition highlights
The day-long competition at Mount Maunganui College and Mercury Baypark saw eight contestants complete nine practical and theoretical tasks. Video / Supplied
Whakaari/White Island steam plume timelapse
A timelapse of Whakaari/White Island taken from Ōhope on July 3. Video / Damian Rahmann
Squash: Joelle King breaks 32-year-old record at NZ champs in Tauranga
Joelle King has broken a 32-year-old record at the New Zealand champs in Tauranga.
Mātauranga Māori Science and Design Fair
Te Arawa Lakes Trust environment officer Keeley Grantham at the Tūkohu Ngāwhā Mātauranga Māori Science and Design Fair. Video / Laura Smith
Man loses 40kg to join the police
Constable Marshall was 45 when he decided to join the police. Video / Alex Cairns
Te Awanui hopeful opens up on drug import conviction
Ashley Hillis says his past makes him a strong contender for the seat.
Life with motor neurone disease
How one mans life changed and how he keeps going. Video / Alex Cairns
Cancer survivor and single mum of three speaks ahead of Dry July fundraiser
Celia Farnworth shares her ovarian cancer journey.
Senior cop talks about the trauma associated with the road toll
Senior Sergeant Wayne Hunter opens up on how he copes with horrific scenes.
Vascular surgeon wants to introduce a new surgery to New Zealand
Dr Chris Holdaway says the surgery will treat patients with a rare and debilitating abdominal condition.
Truck rolls on State Highway 29A
Scene of the crash at the roundabout of SH29A and Welcome Bay Rd, Hairini. Video / Alex Cairns
Glenn Williams has received a King's Service Medal
Glenn Williams has received a King's Service Medal for services to fire and emergency NZ and the community
Social Media Etiquette: The work group chat
What is and isn't appropriate? Video / Alex Cairns
Mount Maunganui skatepark
A new skatepark in Mount Maunganui includes 3D printed skateable features. Video / Tauranga City Council
People rescued off waka in windy conditions
Six people aboard a small vessel swiftly being blown out to sea were rescued on Sunday afternoon. Video / Supplied
Physio on the importance of a good diet and exercise
Mount Maunganui physiotherapist and coach Brad Dixon explains the positive effects of eating well and moving more.
Calls for humanitarian visas for Palestinian refugees
Mahar Azzam wants Palestinians to receive the same treatment from the NZ government as those from Ukraine. Video / Alex Cairns.
Average windspeed in Tauranga was 50km/h at 2am last night
Ollie Carratu took a video of near-horizontal rain and winds whipping across Tauranga Harbour from onboard his vessel near Bridge Marina.