Videos

Orcas delight Papamoa community

Hundreds of people poured out of houses in Papamoa this evening to watch as a group of orca cruised past along the beach. Some ran in their pyjamas not wanting... Read More

Another scorcher predicted for Tauranga

In today's weather forecast we are expecting cloudy periods with southwesterlies. It's a one-clothing layer day today with a high of 28 and an overnight low of... Read More

High of 28 expected today

In today's weather forecast we are expecting a fine day with light winds and sea breezes. It's a one-clothing layer day today with a high of 28 and overnight low... Read More

Shark spends holiday at Pukehina Beach

Spotting a shark at Pukehina Beach turned into an opportunity to capture some moments by drone for Gareth Tipene and his friends. The shark stayed for a few days,... Read More

Woman killed in Matamata crash

One person is dead and three others have been injured following a single vehicle crash near Matamata. Emergency services were called to the crash on State Highway... Read More

One-flipper penguin survives storm

A little blue penguin has been found with only one flipper. The young adult was brought into Tauranga's ARRC Trust by the Western Bay Wildlife Trust after being... Read More

Car burns in Mount Maunganui

People off the street joined the fire service yesterday helping to put out a car that caught fire in Mount Maunganui. The stationary vehicle began burning at around... Read More

Storm creates flood of baby chicks

It's been a busy time for the ARRC Trust during the storm this week with chicks from many species being brought in to the holistic vet practice after falling from... Read More

The aftermath of the storm

Although there might not be severe slippages and flooding after the storm, many Tauranga beaches are looking a bit bare of sand. Quite a lot of the 500 cubic metres... Read More

Weather and this day in history

Welcome today to passengers from the Maasdam, which will be sailing out at 5.30pm and the Seabourn Encore which leaves port at 6pm. In today's weather forecast... Read More

Car plunges over Bay bank

A driver has escaped without injuries after her car went down the bank at Ohope hill in Whakatane. A police media spokesperson says ambulance staff and police were... Read More

Power outages and track closures

Some Tauranga homes are still in the dark with reports of power outages affecting a few suburbs. Around 331 properties are without power in the Oropi area this... Read More