Orca swimming at Mount Maunganui.
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Former leader Simon Bridges has revealed he is considering seeking a return to the role - saying National under Collins "haven't done a good enough job".
National MP Simon Bridges hit back at his demotion by leader Judith Collins last night, calling it 'truly desperate'. Video / Mark Mitchell
Leanne Goninon needed help from the foodbank 20 years ago and last week donated $300.
Proposed change by Tauranga City council to bar operating hours in the CBD.
There were 198 new cases of Covid-19 in the community on Friday, with new cases in Auckland, Northland, the Bay of Plenty, Wairarapa, Waikato and Canterbury. Video / George Heard / Michael Craig / Dean Purcell
Kiwis will be able to travel to and from Auckland in time for Christmas as Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern revealed the Government’s upcoming plans. Video / Michael Craig / Dean Purcell / Mark Mitchell
New direct bus services linking Pāpāmoa, The Mount and Tauranga CBD go live.
"I don't think it's struck home how deadly this is," says Commission Chair Anne Tolley.
Bay of Plenty students dominate the International Youth Silent Film Festival awards.
Freedoms and Rights Coalition group protesting lockdowns and vaccine mandates in Tauranga.
There were 201 new Covid community cases today, of the cases 181 were in Auckland, 15 in Waikato, 4 in Northland and one new case in Taranaki. Video / NZ Herald
A humpback whale was captured on video off the Bay of Plenty coast by two fishermen.
New Zealand marked a major vaccination milestone today, with 90 percent of eligible Kiwis having now received at least one dose of the Pfizer vaccine. Video / NZ Herald
Jason Spice has been named as the only Bay played for the Black Clash in January.
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern made her first visit to Auckland today after three months into lockdown. Video / NZ Herald
Thousands of protesters swamped Parliament's grounds as rallys broke out across the country today in a challenge to the Covid response. Video / NZ Herald
They are supporting the march taking place in Wellington today.
Auckland moves to level 3.2 tomorrow night, Far North to level 2 on Thursday; more freedoms likely from Nov 29. Video / Mark Mitchell / Michael Craig / Dean Purcell
Advisory: This video mentions suspected suicide and may be distressing to some viewers. A Mount Maunganui mum who lost her 13-year-old son to suspected suicide in December is sharing her story to shed light on the mental 'battles' young people face. Video / Emma Houpt
Rangiuru School principal Mike Gullick and other four staff members have chosen not to get vaccinated and will not be allowed to be on-site at school with children after November 15.
A then-record 163 new cases of Covid-19 were reported in the community on Friday. Video / Alex Burton / Mark Mitchell / Michael Craig / Dean Purcell
Tauranga City Council wants to hear from locals who love skateparks.
Ngai Te Rangi's eight-unit transitional housing facility in Tauranga.
The sudden death of a 40-year-old man with COVID-19, who was isolating at his home in Mangere has been referred to the Coroner to determine whether it was coronavirus-related. Video / Alex Burton / Dean Purcell / Jason Oxenham / Michael Craig / Mark Mitchell
The Northern part of Northland will move to level 3 from 11.59pm tonight until at least next Monday night. Video / Mike Dinsdale / Mark Mitchell / Dean Purcell / Michael Craig
Auckland and Waikato are set to see an easing of Covid-19 restrictions, moving to level three step two. Video / Dean Purcell / Mark Mitchell / Jason Oxenham / Alex Burton
Experience the rhythm of Mauao (Mount Maunganui) through a unique, soundscape app that tracks your location.
There were 143 Covid-19 cases announced in the community but there was some good news for Christchurch and vaccination numbers across Aotearoa. Video / NZ Herald
Black Power-sponsored Family Fun Day supports vaccinations in Fordlands community. Video / Andrew Warner
Covid-19 spreads further in Auckland plus breaking news of two additional unlinked cases in Northland and a positive case in Tonga that arrived on a flight from Christchurch. Video / NZ Herald
Tauranga Holistic Vets founder Dr Liza Schneider has been mauled by an aggressive dog and has a broken arm, with screws and a plate inserted in her arm.
Tauranga Ratepayers Alliance spokesman Michael O'Neill re concerns over Three Waters going ahead despite community upset at it.
Covid-19 made a return to the South Island on Saturday as 104 community cases of Covid-19 were reported including two under 12's in Northland. Video / NZ Herald
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern unveiled the government's traffic light system on Friday. intended to replace Alert Level when a vaccination threshold has been reached. Video / Mark Mitchell / Alex Burton / Jed Bradley / Dean Purcell / Michael Craig