New ZealandEvicted dirty ship owners avoid prosecutionVessel evicted from Tauranga refused entry to Fiji.08 Mar 09:00 PM
New Zealand'Worst storm in decades' cuts off townWhangamata one of worst-hit towns after most serious storm in decades strikes.08 Mar 05:00 PM
New ZealandPupils take shelter in town hallA party of Otumoetai College students camping in Whangamata will spend the night in the town hall.08 Mar 06:00 AM
New ZealandThousands of tonnes of Rena steel remain on reefRENA WRECKAGE: The remains of the wreck of the Rena shown in white on the section of Astrolabe Reef where it ran aground on October 08 Mar 05:31 AM
VideoWatch NZH Local Focus: SH25 closed between Waihi and WhiritoaA massive slip has closed State Highway 25 between Waihi and Whiritoa. It is one of a sting of closures around the region following heavy rain overnight. Made with funding from NZ On AirWatch07 Mar 10:18 PM
New ZealandCruise ship turned away because of bad weatherLuxury cruise ship expected to berth in Tauranga turned away because of the wild weather.07 Mar 08:45 PM
KahuWatch NZH Local Focus: Tino Rangatiratanga flag co-creator on what drives herLinda Munn is best known as one of three women who helped to create the Tino Rangatiratanga flag. But how did she start out making art? And what is she doing nearly three decades on? Made with funding from NZ On Air.07 Mar 08:00 PM
New ZealandEvacuations leave residents homelessCoromandel residents left homeless after being evacuated due to flooding.07 Mar 06:17 PM
New ZealandThe Inside Story: Just how safe are our swimming spots?How safe are our swimming spots? How much toxic bacteria lurks in our idyllic water?07 Mar 06:00 AM
New ZealandWet and wild week: Heavy rain hitsWeather watches or warning are in place for most of the upper North Island as more rain is forecast over the week.07 Mar 05:40 AM
VideoWatch NZH Local Focus: Tino Rangatiratanga flag co-creator on what drives herLinda Munn is best known as one of three women who helped to create the Tino Rangatiratanga flag. But how did she start out making art? And what is she doing nearly three decades on? Made with funding from NZ On Air.Watch07 Mar 02:55 AM
New ZealandDirty ship ordered to leave TaurangaA dirty ship was ordered to leave Tauranga waters after it was found to be severely contaminated. In a New Zealand first, the Ministry 06 Mar 09:52 PM
New ZealandHas the meth epidemic peaked?Youth drugs service says the number of referrals it's receiving for young people with P problems appears to have plateaued.06 Mar 07:54 PM
New ZealandMystery surrounds cause of fireTauranga Fire Service and insurance investigators were today trying to discover the cause of the blaze which left a Birch Ave storage 05 Mar 09:28 PM
New ZealandFight for Rena removal resumesLocal iwi Ngai Te Hapu wants the whole of the wrecked Rena container ship removed.05 Mar 07:36 PM
New ZealandMan arrested after Katikati stabbingA 42-year-old man is due to appear in the Tauranga District Court charged with wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm. The 05 Mar 07:26 PM
BusinessTauranga's building boom resumesCONSENT NEEDED: Waikato University's Alister Jones with an image of the $40 million campus likely to be approved next month. Photo/File 05 Mar 07:25 PM
WorldWatch NZH Local Focus: French couple sail back to Tauranga after 20 yearsFrench sailors Jean-Pierre and Paulette van Hille have returned to Tauranga after 20 years to continue their long love affair with New Zealand. Made with funding from NZ On Air.03 Mar 04:30 AM
VideoWatch NZH Local Focus: French couple sail back to Tauranga after 20 yearsFrench sailors Jean-Pierre and Paulette van Hille have returned to Tauranga after 20 years to continue their long love affair with New Zealand. Made with funding from NZ On Air.Watch03 Mar 04:20 AM
New ZealandProgramme puts dogs into loving homesAre you're looking for a life-long friend who likes lots of cuddles and taking long walks?02 Mar 10:00 PM
New ZealandRoadworks uncover historic battle siteWar trench found on side of state highway roadworks could be 'nationally significant'.02 Mar 08:30 PM
InvestmentWho's snapping up Bay propertyFour of every ten homes sold in Tauranga are being snapped up by people who already own property.02 Mar 07:16 PM
New ZealandWatch NZH Local Focus: Bay of Plenty man starts mobile botox businessJonathan Lawson has extensive training in nursing, aero-medical support and intensive care. Now he's turning his hand to appearance medicine, with his new business which brings botox treatments into the home. Made with funding from NZ On Air.02 Mar 04:36 AM
VideoWatch NZH Local Focus: Bay of Plenty man starts mobile botox business Jonathan Lawson has a new business which brings Botox to the comfort of your own home. With extensive training in nursing, aero-medical support and intensive care - he's now turning his hand to appearance medicine. Made with funding from NZ On Air.Watch02 Mar 04:36 AM
VideoWatch NZH Local Focus: Whakatane Mayor says decline prediction doesn't mirror realityWhakatane Mayor Tony Bonne is confident in the success of the region, despite a Maxim Institute report projecting population decline in the next two decades. Made with funding from NZ On Air.Watch01 Mar 09:00 AM
New ZealandWatch NZH Local Focus: Mayor says Kawerau won't become a ghost town under his watchKawerau Mayor Malcolm Campbell discusses what the industrial service centre needs to do to ensure a prosperous future, after a Maxim Institute report forecast population decline in the area in the next two decades. Made with funding from NZ On Air.01 Mar 08:34 AM
New ZealandForeign driver body count still mountsFamilies who have lost loved ones in crashes involving foreign drivers horrified at two more deaths.28 Feb 10:24 PM
New ZealandWatch NZH Local Focus: Decline? What decline? Hauraki Mayor talks up regionHauraki District Mayor John Tregidga is optimistic about the future of his region - despite dire predictions. But - he wants Government agencies bought back to the district. Made with funding from NZ On Air.28 Feb 10:19 PM
LifestyleOne in five Bay 5-year-olds not immunisedBy Jordan Bond One in five Bay of Plenty children are not fully immunised when they start school, with the district health board 28 Feb 07:20 PM
New ZealandSeparate Bay crashes leave men criticalby Kiri GillespieDAMAGED: The roof of this car is stoved in after a crash with a man attempting to cross the Tauranga Eastern Link28 Feb 05:00 PM
New ZealandWatch NZH Local Focus: Rotorua Mayor ahead of the game on forecast population declineRotorua Mayor Steve Chadwick discusses the release of the Maxim Institute population decline report today, and what the Rotorua Lakes Council are doing to buck the trend. Made with funding from NZ On Air.28 Feb 07:06 AM
VideoWatch NZH Local Focus: Rotorua Mayor ahead of the game on forecast population declineRotorua Mayor Steve Chadwick discusses the release of the Maxim Institute population decline report, and what the Rotorua Lakes Council are doing to buck the trend. Made with funding from NZ On Air.Watch28 Feb 07:06 AM
New ZealandUFO or lens flare? You be the judgeSighting of unexplained lights in Bay skies have sparked nearly a dozen similar reports28 Feb 02:30 AM
Freight and logisticsMove to double parking costs in central TaurangaCharges set to double in parts of Tauranga city centre to encourage more bus use27 Feb 07:43 PM
