Videos

Tauranga breakfast for uni students

Students, staff and sponsors gathered at the Tauranga Waterfront for breakfast this morning to welcome University of Waikato students to the city and to celebrate... Read More

Peace runs through Tauranga School

Pillans Point School students were running with a flaming torch this morning as part of the Sri Chinmoy Oneness-Home Peace Run. School house leaders ran with... Read More

First Bella Vista homes being salvaged and removed

The salvage and removal of Bella Vista homes has begun. A large portion of the first home at the site is today being lifted from its foundations in preparation... Read More

Kawerau collision leads to man being charged

Charges have been made following a collision between a car and two people in Kawerau on Sunday afternoon. A police spokesperson says the collision took place... Read More

Papamoa after-hours petition tabled in Parliament

Papamoa resident Judy Killalea is thrilled to hear that her petition to provide funding for after-hours accident and emergency healthcare in Papamoa East was... Read More

Dynamic Canadian re-signs with the Chiefs

Dynamic Canadian forward Tyler Ardron has announced he will be extending his contract through to 2021 with the Gallagher Chiefs. The versatile forward has been... Read More

Picnic aims to encourage diversity

Celebrations are taking place at the Tauranga Waterfront on Saturday for the inaugural Moana Pride Picnic. Organisers are welcoming all members of the community... Read More

Pilot Bay a favourite with the locals

Mount Maunganui residents are spoilt for choice when it comes to beaches. For the sixth consecutive time, the Mount Maunganui Main Beach claimed the title of... Read More

Lockdown lifted following gunshot reports

Police are speaking with one person after gunshots were heard in the Bellevue area. A police spokesperson says they were called to the scene around 8.45am. "Bellevue... Read More

Land and water vessel blessed in Tauranga

Bay of Plenty Regional Council's new boat, Kaha, is a welcomed addition. A special ceremony was held at the Harbourside Carpark in Tauranga for the blessing of... Read More

Tauranga window washer just wants money for food

Tauranga man Shane Taki says he is washing car windscreens daily to earn enough money so he can eat. Shane has had to find a way to make some extra money "without... Read More

Old-fashioned fun at Brain Watkins house

Just about everyone in Tauranga has passed the Brain Watkins House Museum in their travels. And on Sunday, the Tauranga Historical Society hosted their annual... Read More