Videos

Industrial building gutted by flames

Black, thick smoke covered the industrial area of Tauranga this morning as firefighters dealt with a large blaze. Around six fire trucks, with 30 to 35 firefighters... Read More

All eyes on sprint action

It might not be the fans hurtling round ASB Baypark's intricate water track at 125km/h in a V8 jetsprint boat, but those who are warn them to strap in for an action-packed... Read More

Thundercats to roar in the Bay

High-speed inflatable boats will roar across Bay waters this weekend as Thundercats return to the city, offering water-filled action as competitors jockey for position... Read More

Ocean acidification: The facts

High levels of toxic algae has seen a shellfish poisoning warning issued for the Thames/Coromandel coastline. But what does that mean? Toxin levels in shellfish... Read More

Ocean acidification: The facts

High levels of toxic algae has seen a shellfish poisoning warning issued for the Bay of Plenty and Thames/Coromandel coastline. But what does that mean? Toxin levels... Read More

Drones offer new surf dimension

Mount Maunganui's scenic splendors and surf lifesaving action will be on full display at this weekend's Eastern Region surf lifesaving championships, thanks to a... Read More

The big blue of Tauranga Moana

The power of the ocean and its inhabitants. It's something that has fascinated me since I was a young boy, with all its creatures in a real 'good vs evil' kind of... Read More

This weekend ain’t no Sunday drive

It'll be ‘third time's a charm' for Tauranga drifter Cole Armstrong when he burns rubber at this weekend's Demon Energy D1NZ National Drifting Championship.... Read More

Star-studded event raises $9K

The cliffhanger, double grab and kiss of death were among a handful of tricks entertaining a crowd of about 2000 at an event which is expected to raise $9000 for... Read More

VIDEO: Plane wreckage retrieval

An operation to remove the wreckage of a crashed skydiving plane from Lake Taupo is underway this afternoon. As our exclusive footage shows, salvage divers, a helicopter... Read More

Paralysed penguin makes progress

He was found bedraggled and bewildered. He couldn't stand and his flippers weren't flipping. He's the smallest of his kind and the big waves seemed to get the better... Read More

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from the team here at Sun Media. We woud like to take the time to thank the community for working with us in 2014. We look... Read More