Tommy Wilson on Whare 4 Freedom

Free iwi-based legal clinic in Tauranga

Keegan Jones, senior lawyer and founder of The Free Legal Clinic Project, talks about opening a free iwi-based legal clinic in Tauranga last week. Video / Sandra Conchie

Emergency services at Katikati incident

An armed police officer can be seen at a cordon in Katikati.

Flooding and rockfall in Coromandel

Flooding and rockfall on Whangapoua Hill in Coromandel. Video / Mieke Kregting

Welcome Bay incident

Police were called to Victory St in Welcome Bay on Saturday night.

Homicide investigation launched following death of man in Te Puke

Police are at the scene after a man died after suffering a critical gunshot wound. Video / NZ Herald

Tauranga mega strike

Thousands of workers have joined the multi-union mega-strike at Tauranga’s Memorial Park.

Firefighters strike for pay, staffing

NZPFU secretaries Des Chan and Mike Swanson from Rotorua and Tauranga speak about today's firefighter strikes.

Armed police incident in Tauranga

Armed police responded to an incident outside Tauranga Police Station today, making one arrest.

Tornado damages properties in Bay of Plenty town

Properties were damaged and roofs ripped off in Awakeri, near Whakatāne. Video / Pūkāea

MetService Severe Weather Warning: 23-24th September 2025

MetService Severe Weather Warning: 23-24th September 2025. Video / MetService

Retailer opposes one-way traffic idea for Tauranga CBD

Julie Hammon, owner of Hammon Diamond Jeweller store, shares her concerns about the council's proposal for Grey St and The Strand. Video / Sandra Conchie

Mount Maunganui police operation

A man with a sword allegedly made threats, leading to a 13-hour standoff. Video / Supplied

Watch: Scooter crash in Tauranga

Emergency services at the scene of a scooter crash at Chapel Street, Tauranga. Video / Supplied

Whakatāne house fire

House fire on Farnsworth Cres in Whakatāne. Video / Supplied

Students drive rail safety message in new video

The video features students from seven schools in the Bay of Plenty. Video / Tauranga City Council

Tauranga girl's rhythm for life

Maia Roddick is an 8-year-old with a passion for drumming. Video / Belinda Roddick

Tauranga secures 2028 World Triathlon Championship Final as part of three year partnership

Tauranga has secured the 2028 World Triathlon Championship Final as part of three year partnership with World Triathlon. Video / Supplied

Aerial flooding footage

Footage of flooding in the Eastern Bay of Plenty. Video / Bay of Plenty Helicopters, supplied

Striking nurses protest outside Tauranga Hospital

The rain did not stop an estimated 200 NZNO members picketing outside the hospital. Video / NZ Herald

BOP police operation

A large police operation is underway in Maketu, with cordons set up on Maketu Rd.

PM Chris Luxon chats about reforms

Chris Luxon was in Tauranga attending two events and stopped to talk with SunLive's Rosalie Liddle Crawford.

Greens' railway announcement in Tauranga

Julie Anne Genter talks to media about the Green Party's pitch for rail in Tauranga.

Sam Ruthe breaks NZ records in LA

The 16-year-old Tauranga runner lowered his own national U17 and U18 1500m records at the Sound Running Sunset Tour in Los Angeles. Video / Athletics NZ

Farmer's harrowing hours crushed beneath tractor

Peter was trapped under a tractor for hours on his Mangakino farm. Video / Philips Search and Rescue Trust

Weighlifters named NZ Team flag bearers

Weightlifters David Liti and Tui-Alofa Patolo have been named flag bearers for the New Zealand Team at the 2025 Pacific Mini Games.

Mount Maunganui's big summer of cricket

Bay Oval will host seven internationals this summer season. Video / Tauranga City Council

Police deal blow to Greazy Dogs' meth production

Police arrested members and seized more than $1.5m in assets in the Western Bay of Plenty. Video / Tom Eley

Aerial footage of flooded farmland in Bay of Plenty

Aerial footage shows flooding east of Pāpāmoa on Wednesday. Video / Oceania Helicopters Tauranga Ltd

2025 King's Birthday Honours List

Celebrating the Knights and Dames appointed in this year's King's Birthday Honours list. Video / NZ Herald

Aircraft makes hard landing at Tauranga Airport

Emergency services have responded after an aircraft made a hard landing at Tauranga Airport.

Birdies for Remi

Dad thanks people for helping raise money to help treat his daughter's condition. Video / Jack Bouvier

Motorcycle enthusiast turns 100

Thelma Gough, known as 'Speedy Gonzalez', celebrated her 100th birthday in Tauranga. Video / NZ Herald

Road rage: Driver brandishes knife in Tauranga

The incident was caught on dashcam.

Waipuna Hospice chief executive on its financial 'struggle'

Waipuna‘s Hospice chief executive David Bryant says the organisation is at “crisis” point with a funding shortfall of $8.1m this financial year.

Cyclone Gabrielle inspires ‘social housing underwater’ for crayfish

A new initiative to enhance the resilience of marine life to the effects of climate change and human impact has launched this week in Tauranga Harbour. Video / Deep Dive Division

Casey Brady walks with assistance eight years after paralysing back injury

Brady was told in 2017 she wouldn't walk again due to a spinal cord injury. Video / Supplied

Rochelle Zajko presents her petition to the Transport and Infrastructure Committee

The petition asks for the removal of the new barriers that block access to Wright Road, Aongatete Road, Dawson Road and workplaces from State Highway 2. Video / Office of the Clerk

Vetpost moves to Tauriko Business Estate

The business has experienced more than a 50% increase in orders since moving. Video / Megan Wilson

Restoration begins at historic Monmouth Redoubt

The tree removal is to protect underlying archaeological features and maintain the integrity of the redoubt.

Tauranga garage fire

A large garage fire in central Tauranga was attended by multiple fire crews.