Watch NZH Local Focus: The largest container ship to enter a New Zealand port, the MV Aotea Maersk, has made its maiden visit to Tauranga.

The largest container ship to enter a New Zealand port, the MV Aotea Maersk, has made it’s maiden visit to Tauranga. Made with funding from NZ on Air

Craig Fellows still thinks about the day he lost all his belongings when the Rena ran aground.

This video was taken in February before the exclusion zone was lifted around the reef in April.

Councillors have voted to axe the traditional council-run New Year's Eve event at Mount Main Beach. They have instead voted to hold a ticketed event for youth at ASB Arena and fireworks in the CBD.

People crowded on the base track of Mauao to catch a glimpse of the biggest ship to ever come into Tauranga Harbour were not disappointed. With cameras at the ready there were gasps of awe as the massive ship cruised into the harbour.

Hadee Richards' children Zara and Troy share their experiences of growing up with a mother addicted to P.

Tauranga boxer Gunnar "The Stunnar" Jackson takes on the hard punching Bowyn Boman Morgan on the undercard of the Joseph Parker v Alexander Dimitrenko fight in Auckland on Saturday night.

Gwen Walker turned 101 on Thursday and had a big birthday bash to mark the milestone.

Former Waterfront Auckland chief executive John Dalzell spoke to an audience of mainly council election candidates Tuesdayabout how the revitalisation of a large part of Auckland's central city waterfront was achieved.

Banned from sailing further until authorities deem him safe to travel, renegade South African yachtie, is apologetic for the inconvenience he has caused everyone involved. made with funding from NZ on Air

A Papamoa couple with four children - the youngest aged 3 - are on a global adventure by backpacking around the world for a year.

Tauranga Crossing's Pak'NSave opened its doors this morning as about 150 locals and dignataries looked on - and residents are already loading up their trolleys to ensure they don't miss out on a bargain.

Apata residents are calling for action after the latest head-on crash on a notorious stretch of State Highway 2 which has already claimed at least eight lives. Four white crosses near the site are a visible reminder of how dangerous this stretch of road is, known by some locals as "the notorious Apata S-bend".

Steptember is about moving throughout your day to accomplish 10,000 steps whether that be dancing, skipping, running, or walking to raise funds for Cerebral Palsy.

Tauranga's newest retail hub has formally opened this morning.

A who's who of current and former Tauranga City councillors and mayors gathered yesterday to celebrate 30 years of Mayor Stuart Crosby's involvement in local government.

Meet Julia Linde, 39, born a man but who felt like she was living in black and white while everyone else was living in colour. Eventually she couldn't live the lie any longer and came out as the beautiful Julia.

Papamoa's Brett Morrison has said thieves who broke into his home can keep everything - except his late wife's jewelry and his camera memory card.

Jessie Kaur shares her heartbreak of losing her husband when a day out at McLaren Falls with friends turned to tragedy.

A community hall that has served as Te Puna's focal point for 94 years was given a final farewell on Saturday by those who had loved it the most.

A protest against the criminalisation of cannabis attracted supporters game enough to take on a demonstration outside Tauranga police station as part of a national movement. We were there.

Olympian Eric Murray is helping search parties look for missing shitzu-cross Harry, who became spooked at fireworks on Friday and has not been seen since. A reward of $1000 is on offer for anyone who can help reunite Harry with his owners.

The first year of Te Puke Intermediate's Rugby Academy has been a great success. Two Fijian boys on scholarship from Suva helped Te Puke win the AIMS Games sevens title for the first time.

Rebecca Fergus came to check out the new shopping centre with her two girls, Violet, 1 and April, 3 from near Whakamarama.

House officer and New Zealand Resident Doctor's Association (NZRDA) Bay of Plenty delegate Dr Ash Ellis recounts working up to 12-days in a row, which includes some 16-hour-day shifts, and up to seven consecutive 10-hour night shifts.

Lucy Rentz was in a coma for 14 months following a bike accident in the USA. Her parents talk about her life

A small crowd braved the rain to see the doors open of Tauranga Crossing.

Epi Ronaki is back home in Te Puke after a liver transplant saved his life.

Thousands of Tauranga's school community have gathered for a joint-union meeting at ASB Arena today amid fears that a proposed Government 'global budget' could result in job losses and less funding. We hear from Merivale School principal NZEI representative Jan Tinetti and PPTA junior vice-president Jack Boyle, who travelled from Lower Hutt.