Family wades to safety through rising floodwaters
A family saw their fridge floating away and decided to evacuate.
AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.
Latest fromBay of Plenty
Flooding in Papamoa and Western Bay of Plenty
The Western Bay of Plenty is dealing with flooding this evening.
Slip in Karangahake Gorge and road closure in Katikati
Slip in Karangahake Gorge and road closure in Katikati due to flooding.
Speeding drivers on Kaimai Range putting lives at risk, AA says
AA concerned some drivers treat the reduced limit as an advisory one, not the legal one.
High tea held to raise awareness of breast cancer
Local kuia gathered to share their experiences of breast cancer.
Local Focus: Locked away museum artefacts inspire local artists
Five locals will perform as part of Escape Arts Fest. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Wet Queen's Birthday weekend for much of NZ
Northeasterlies and rain spread down North Island during long weekend.
'Judgment Day' looming for Bella Vista homeowners
Councillors will meet on June 6 to make a decision on a way forward for property owners.
Local Focus: Story of Mauao told in new book
The first children's book on Mauao will be released. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Bella Vista saga: Class action filed against city council
A class action has been filed and will be served on the Tauranga City Council.
$1.3m spent on meth cleanup in state houses
Just $3000 spent on mould treatment in Housing New Zealand homes.
Grieving widow's 'overwhelming sadness'
Widow of crash victim Adrian Hetet says 'overwhelming feelings of sadness' never leave.
House of the Year judge: Signs your home is on trend
House of the Year judge on the latest housing trends. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Tauranga Harbour under threat from Asian crabs
Disturbing discovery made in Tauranga Moana. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Harbour under threat from Asian crabs
Aggressive invaders will eat native crabs' food. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Ocean's $150,000 battle to walk and 'jump high'
Fundraising for Waihi child for life-changing surgery. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Ocean's $150,000 battle to walk and 'jump high'
Waihi child needs life-changing surgery. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
School of the Week: Arataki Primary School
Principal says of school: "This is what I want, this is where I want to be."
Kiwifruit industry rejoices at much-needed cold snap
Growers need colder weather to raise the brix - or sugar - level in kiwifruit.
Elderly compete at the Rest Home Games
150 senior citizens took on the annual Rest Home Games. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Tai Chi enthusiasts turning their disability into ability
A local Tai Chi Society is flipping the script. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Elderly compete at the Rest Home Games
150 senior citizens took on the annual Rest Home Games. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: House of the Year competition hits the Bay
What are the current housing trends in the Bay? Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Tai chi converts fans into movers, not shakers
A local tai chi society is moving people. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Hammer threat in Papamoa store robbery
Domino's Pizza in Papamoa was robbed on Saturday night.
Letters: Kiwifruit hours not suited to parents
There's a willing workforce of parents, but they can't get childcare for kiwifruit hours.
Ute crashes into house in Matapihi
The vehicle is being left in place for safety reasons and while police investigate.
Man holds up Papamoa Domino's Pizza with hammer
Police could not say if the robbery was linked to the Subway robbery last Friday night.
Rangataua women's rugby team support foodbank appeal
The SOS appeal has raised more than $8200 and more than 3500 food items have been donated.
Man hurt carrying pig rescued after 10 hours
A hunting trip to an unexpected - and painful - turn when a man fell and broke his ankle.
'I looked up and he was dead': Wife brings hubby back to life after 8 minutes
Jennifer Raphael saved the life of her husband, John, when he had a heart attack.
More chilly, wet weather to come
Rug up warm - more cold temperatures are expected today and tomorrow.
Robbery at Subway store in Tauranga
Tauranga Subway store assistant threatened and robbed of cash tonight.
Remarkable case of compassion in case of slain police officer
The former partner of a slain police officer's remarkable example of compassion.