Private cars account for 90 per cent of journeys in Tauranga and it’s causing headaches.

Katikati growers, farmers and residents discuss water quality with the regional council.

We work towards it all our lives, but adjusting to retirement can take time.

Local Focus: Five games will be played at Waikato Stadium in Hamilton.

The battle to bring native birds back to our backyards has begun.

'It’s an opportunity to connect with organisations that we didn’t know existed.'

Koha Apparel is on a mission to help the vulnerable look good and feel great.

The one-woman furniture restoration business turning something old into something new.

Inside the programme showing seniors how to cook for themselves after losing a loved one.

Community-funded water safety programme teaches families how to respect the ocean.

Lost footage of Prince Charles and Princess Diana opening Baycourt in 1983 surfaces.

Lack of lifejackets and moored boats causing headaches for the harbourmaster.

See the membranes that stand between you and nasty bugs in your drinking water.

Tauranga’s multicultural community is preparing to showcase music, food and fashion.

A major event of this fast-growing sport hits New Zealand’s shores for the first time.

Junior surf comp relocated after damage caused by Cyclone Gabrielle in Piha.

China Friendship Society invites Tauranga locals to learn about Chinese culture.

Mauao base track and Moturiki (Leisure Island) are closed due to high swells.

Mount Maunganui hailed as “the perfect place” for beach volleyball in New Zealand.

Inside the second-hand book store where people lose track of time.

Dramatic increase in funding means big things for skateboarding in Tauranga.

Rescue homes of all shapes and sizes to benefit from unique fund-raising market

"So, that's why I'm here – to speak up for the gay community and speak up for democracy."

Ngāi Te Rangi to welcome new migrants to the Bay Of Plenty with special pōwhiri.

Nine films from nine countries - each with a distinct Latin American theme.

Who is first-term Bay of Plenty regional councillor Ron Scott?

Who is first-term Bay of Plenty Regional Councillor Kat Macmillan?

"We are preparing a dance for a festival that means a lot to us."

Indigenous artists descend on Whareroa Marae for a unique cultural tattoo showcase.

Tourism is the biggest issue, says Rotorua Lakes Council candidate.

Rotorua Lakes Community Board member eyeing seat at Council.

First time candidate Karen Barker explains why she's running for a rural seat.

RDRR's Te Kowhai discusses being homeless and why he attended the Wellington protest.

Long-standing councillor Merepeka Raukawa-Tait discusses the big election issues.

Hana Tapiata explains what she hopes to achieve by running for a Māori ward seat.

Community has bigger dreams than council, says Māori ward candidate Potaua Biasiny-Tule.

Rawiri Waru explains why he's running for a Māori ward seat in the upcoming election.

Housing intensification in Māori communities is a concern for candidate Lani Kereopa.

Local school teacher says housing and homelessness are his top election issues.

RDRR member Rob Lee explains why he decided to get off the couch and run for council.

People are losing faith in Rotorua, says first-time general ward candidate Steve Pinder.

Mercia-Dawn Yates discusses why she decided to run for a second term on council.

One Party co-founder and Voices for Freedom member runs for Rotorua's general ward

Community and climate top council candidate Kaya Sparke's list of priorities.

Community safety tops list of local issues for general ward candidate Conan O'Brien

Rotorua's lack of affordable housing needs addressing says council candidate Ryan Gray.

Restore Rotorua as a tourist destination, says first time RDRR candidate John Chetty

Pig & Whistle owner Gregg Brown on why he decided to run for council.

Tourism is top priority for Rotorua General Ward candidate Fisher Wang.

Rotorua Rural Ward candidate Shirley Trumper discusses the big rural issues.

Find out what Lew Findlay thinks about the city's biggest issues ahead of the election.

Housing and Three Waters top priorities for Māori Ward candidate Trevor Maxwell.

Mayoral candidate Kalaadevi Ananda discusses her plan for Rotorua.

Council candidate discusses the biggest issues facing Palmerston North ratepayers.

Council candidate discusses the biggest issues facing city ratepayers.

Palmerston North's former police area commander wants a second term.

Council candidate Vaughan Dennison discusses the city's growing infrastructure needs.

Local lawyer Ben Sandford discusses his reasons for wanting to be the next Rotorua Mayor.

Long-standing councillor puts her hat in the ring for Rotorua mayoralty.

Leonie Hapeta is running again for Palmerston North City Council.

Council candidate Rachel Bowen discusses infrastructure and other election issues.

Inside the youth programme helping kids on struggle street find meaningful employment.

Highlights from the Heritage Collection – soon to be showcased in the new civic precinct

It's an issue that affects everybody, but what solutions are the candidates proposing?

Christchurch-based independent candidate Peter Wakeman running in Tauranga by-election.

One Party's Allan Cawood discusses the big byelection issues facing Tauranga residents.

Andrew Hollis throws his hat in the ring for the Tauranga byelection with New Nation.

The NZ Outdoors and Freedom party candidate discusses the big local issues on camera.

New Conservative candidate Helen Houghton discusses the big issues facing Tauranga.

Act candidate Cameron Luxton wants to take the politics out of infrastructure.

National's Tauranga by-election candidate on why he's the person to replace Simon Bridges.

Labour's Tauranga by-election candidate Jan Tinetti discusses the big issues on camera.

Distinguished Gentleman's Ride dapperly raises funds in Tauranga

Ancient Indian festival celebrates its sixth year in Tauranga.

Pāpāmoa FC's female contingent is growing but a lack of facilities stymieing the sport.

From managing Mauao's walking tracks to its ecology, meet the man with 'the coolest job'.

Tauranga's temporary library - He Puna Manawa - officially opens for business.

Work begins on the long-awaited upgrade to Te Rae o Pāpāmoa.