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Black Power members have driven through the central streets of Whakatane as part of a procession following a tangi for a senior member. Video / Supplied
Craig Nees talks about the work of the Bay of Plenty Youth Development Trust with at-risk youth.
CCTV footage of a break-in at the Ōmokoroa Beach Store.
National's candidate for the Tauranga by-election Sam Uffindell launches his campaign.
Anne Tolley discussing the importance of partnership for the council at the City Leaders Lunch.
Simon Bridges, in his final speech as MP, says Tauranga needs more green spaces.
Simon Bridges gives his parting thoughts on crime in Tauranga.
A passerby said police arrived about 8.20am after the body had been discovered.
Andrew Little announces the Government’s plan to tackle delays in hospital waiting lists caused by Covid-19. Video / Supplied
Dez McGaughey discusses being fined $150 for using the Links Ave bus lane.
There were seven new Covid deaths announced on Saturday, and 7043 new community cases. Video / NZ Herald
There were 9047 new community cases of Covid-19 on Thursday, and the Ministry of Health revealed 13 more Covid-related deaths. Video / Dean Purcell / Mark Mitchell / Michael Craig
Bay of Plenty Regional Council candidate Kat Macmillan discusses why she thinks young voter turnout is so low.
Police Minister Poto Williams weighs in on recent ram raids while National call for policy change. Video / NZ Herald
There were 6,380 new community cases of Covid-19 in New Zealand on Tuesday and a further four Covid-19 related deaths. Video / NZ Herald / Dean Purcell / Michael Craig
Tauranga has had its sixth Holi Festival.
Pāpāmoa FC calls for better facilities to help grow football in the Bay of Plenty.
Minister Jan Tinetti responds to the white supremacist flyers that were pasted to her office.
From managing Mauao’s walking tracks to its ecology, meet the man with “the coolest job”.
The brother of Whakaari tour guide Hayden Marshall-Inman raises funds for burns units.
Head of Western Bay of Plenty road policing team Senior Sergeant Wayne Hunter.
Act Party by-election candidate Cameron Luxton.
Commissioners and tangata whenua singing a waiata at the opening of the new Tauranga library.
Tauranga’s new temporary library - He Puna Manawa - officially opens for business.
Beth Wright is trying to get a new kitchen installed but says the Gib situation is crazy.
Jesse James (68) and Charles Smithdorf (81) discuss what they say are the unfair rates they're being charged.
There were 15,250 new cases of Covid-19 in the community on Thursday, and 22 Covid-related deaths. Video / Mark Mitchell / Dean Purcell / Michael Craig
Chris Hipkins announced a new initiative aimed at improving access to rapid-antigen testing to people in rural areas. Video / Mark Mitchell / Dean Purcell / Michael Craig
The section of Te Ara ō Wairākei Reserve that residents do not want to be planted.
There were 34 Covid-related deaths in New Zealand on Tuesday, a record for the outbreak so far. Video / Dean Purcell / Michael Craig / Alex Burton / NZ Herald
There were 11 Covid-related deaths in New Zealand on Monday. Video / Dean Purcell / Michael Craig / Alex Burton
From 11.59pm on Monday 4 April, vaccine passes will not longer be required. The Government will not require mandates in education, police or Defence Force workers and those workplaces using them.
Stu Goldsworthy is gearing up for an attempt at 500km/h in a 2500hp Corvette.