Destination Rotorua's Michelle Templer spoke to Property Council about city's economy.

One person was trapped after a crash in the Te Puke Highway.

Boy actor talks at Kamo High about life-changing crash that left him in four-week coma.

Neighbours of a house fire in Welcome Bay say the house had been empty for months.

6 per cent rise in visitor spend, with $721m in Tauranga and $93m in Western Bay.

'Walk in the Redwoods' sculpture is getting some TLC. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

The 'Walk in the Redwoods' sculpture is getting some TLC. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Six cows were killed outright and another 20 to 30 had to be euthanised.

Three crews fought a fire at Tauranga home.

The Economy Hub: Regional economies are going strong, but do they get a fair return?

The weather gods are not shining on New Zealand this weekend.

The company was ordered to pay $226,000 in fines and unpaid wages, but only paid $28,000.

Champagne was flowing as America's Cup fans in Tauranga celebrated the win.

John Paul College boy retrieves fellow student's stolen bike by cycling after offender.

Tauranga families in Bermuda celebrate Kiwi team's win of the America's Cup

Details of the victory parade to welcome home the Auld Mug are still under wraps.

The door has opened for Tauranga to host a round of the World Rally Championship.

Meet the man who trained Peter Burling. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

A man is suspected to have drowned while out gathering shellfish in the surf.

Pressure mounts to save jobs as uni proposes to cut three lecturers in cost-saving bid.

It's a lot of fun as well. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Heavy rain continuing to lash the Bay of Plenty has caused a slip.

It's a lot of fun as well. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Steady rainfall is forecast as a low makes its way slowly down the North Island.

Champion of the poor Bernie Hornfeck lost everything in the fire which destroyed his home.

Jason Cresswell is on the mend but he faces a $150,000 medical bill after his US accident.

Raids target methamphetamine suppliers in Tauranga, Papamoa and Maketu.

Port of Tauranga the first in New Zealand to handle a million containers in a year.

Team NZ fans can watch Peter Burling and co take on Oracle on giant public screens.

Hunker down - days of rain, gales and snow are on the way.