VideoWatch NZH Local Focus: Katikati community focused on clean waterOngare Point, just north of Katikati is home to a massive community effort to clean up the waterways. Made with funding from NZ On Air.Watch12 Dec 06:33 PM
BusinessHope for first-home buyers as sales boomThe summer property season is in full swing in the Bay of Plenty.12 Dec 05:00 PM
New ZealandStranded boatie breaks free from Tauranga sandbarBY Kiri GillespieA yacht has become stranded on a sandbank in Tauranga Harbour, near Pilot Bay. Photo/John Borren 121216jb04bop. A 12 Dec 01:42 AM
New ZealandToo windy for Tauranga's Christmas partyTauranga's Christmas in the Park event, which was postponed yesterday, has now been cancelled due to strong winds.11 Dec 12:22 AM
New ZealandBennett on cusp of becoming Deputy PMPaula Bennett is a handful of votes away from becoming New Zealand's Deputy Prime Minister.09 Dec 03:44 AM
New ZealandAirline grounded over safety concernsA Tauranga airline has been ordered to stop operating because of serious concerns for people's safety.08 Dec 10:30 PM
New ZealandSimon Bridges to stand for Deputy PMTransport Minister Simon Bridges has declared his bid for Deputy Prime Minister.06 Dec 11:04 PM
New ZealandSummer temperatures hit 30CParts of the North Island are expected to hit 30 degrees today, with Hawke's Bay getting the biggest dose of the sun's rays.06 Dec 10:31 PM
BDBDBusinessNew $43m head office for ZespriThe new headquarters in Mount Maunganui will be a hub for the expanding kiwifruit industry.06 Dec 09:03 PM
VideoWatch NZH Local Focus: Beachfront party divides Mount MaunganuiFor years, thousands of young people have flocked to Mount Maunganui for the New Year's Eve celebration. But not this year. Made with funding from NZ On Air.06 Dec 05:28 PM
VideoWatch NZH Local Focus: Beachfront party divides Mount MaunganuiFor years, thousands of young people have flocked to Mount Maunganui for the New Year’s Eve celebration. But not this year. Made with funding from NZ On Air.Watch06 Dec 09:27 AM
KahuAu revoir Awa - a tributeTe Puna School do a special performance for Te Awanuiarangi Black. Photo/Andrew Warner.021216aw20bop.JPG Au revoir Awa - a tribute 04 Dec 11:27 PM
KahuKids' kapa haka tribute brings many to tearsWaiwhakaata Tangitu,12 performing in the kapa haka competition. Photo/Andrew Warner. Te Puna School's kapa haka performance took 04 Dec 09:37 PM
New ZealandEw... look what's come ashoreA total of 800 tonnes of sea lettuce has been collected from Tauranga shores in the past week. The Bay of Plenty Regional Council 04 Dec 08:04 PM
New ZealandInvestors slowing down, creating room for first home buyersGate Pa has recorded Tauranga's biggest jump in median property value in the 12 months to September 30, up 33.7 per cent, with Greerton 04 Dec 05:26 PM
New ZealandDriver dies after car smashes into homeA person has died after a car smashed into a home in Tauranga.04 Dec 04:13 PM
KahuPowerful final farewell to much-loved iwi leader Awanui BlackBy Ruth KeberCaptions: Te Awanuiarangi Black's body is taken from Te Whetu o te Rangi Marae for nehu (burial). Photo/George Novak 04 Dec 05:25 AM
New ZealandHot stuff! Summer starts to roll inPeople across New Zealand have been basking in today's sunshine as the first weekend of summer did not disappoint.04 Dec 03:00 AM
New Zealand'They don't like us cooking curry'A newly-wed couple say they have been overlooked by Tauranga landlords more than 30 times over fears their cuisine would leave a lingering smell.04 Dec 02:25 AM
KahuEx-drug boss on P: 'A constant battle'Billy Macfarlane has gone from living in a million-dollar Bay of Plenty mansion to the back room of his mother's house. Now he's waging war on P.02 Dec 10:56 PM
New ZealandIs Banksy in Tauranga?Speculation is rife that international street artist Banksy could be in Tauranga after two Banksy-styled artworks have been discovered on the walls of central city buildings.02 Dec 04:25 AM
New ZealandNZ Rally champ starts Givealittle page for 13-year-old friendNew Zealand Rally Champion David Holder is throwing his weight behind a campaign to see a special friend take on the trip of a life 01 Dec 11:30 PM
New ZealandOrca encounter one in a millionMarine enthusiast Nathan Pettigrew was kayaking near Rabbit Island when he noticed a large dorsal fin pop up in front of him.30 Nov 03:00 AM
New ZealandFine increased in meat hook impaling caseJason Matahiki was impaled by a meat hook at Affco's Rangiuru plant back in August 2014. File/Photo/A_180416NZHMSAFFCO4.JPG The fine 29 Nov 06:36 AM
New ZealandTracks at Mount Maunganui to closeThe two tracks leading to the summit of Mauao at Mount Maunganui will be closed for at least a week from Monday. Tauranga City Council 28 Nov 08:14 PM
New Zealand'Unique' bridge will be a tourist attractionBy Ruth Keber The iconic new Wairoa Bridge. Photos/Supplied 281116RK01BOP.JPG 281116RK02BOP.JPG 281116RK03BOP.JPGBlair Johnston28 Nov 06:00 PM
New ZealandCruise ship tourist killed in crash namedAn American tourist who died on a bike ride in Tauranga has been named.28 Nov 05:53 PM
New ZealandWatch NZH Local Focus: Future of fishing hangs in the balanceThe Ministry for Primary Industries is touring the country holding public consultation meetings, seeking feedback about its 'Future of our Fisheries' programme.Watch27 Nov 11:23 PM
Business$5.7m house Tauranga's biggest saleThe couple who bought a luxurious Mount Maunganui property for $5.7 million paid Tauranga's top residential sale for 2016.27 Nov 05:52 PM
New ZealandBuilder fined for dangerous gasfittingWhen the house was inspected, a significant gas leak was found in an upstairs pipe connected to the cooker.24 Nov 08:30 AM
New ZealandFreedom campers spark early flood of complaintsCONFUSED: Freedom camper Franz Zumpe says council signs are confusing. PHOTO/GEORGE NOVAK 221116gn03bop.JPG By Scott K MacLeod and 23 Nov 09:00 PM
New ZealandMan charged with Opotiki murder in courtA man has appeared in court charged with the murder of a pregnant Opotiki woman last night.23 Nov 02:41 AM
New ZealandGovt sale of 249 state houses collapsesGovernment's plan to sell hundreds of state houses to NGOs has hit another hurdle.22 Nov 08:03 PM
New ZealandMan attacked with machete and steel pipeMan suffers leg and arm injuries in machete attack.22 Nov 05:26 PM
