The Tauranga Paradox Street Art Festival opens this week, bringing street art to a mainstream audience. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

"They don't know if he's going to be able to breathe for himself."

Tauranga-based boat maker Tino Marine is challenging the traditional way boats are made.

A Tauranga artist has completed his most challenging portrait yet on a steep hill.

Weather for Adele's concert tonight forecast to be worst of star's three Auckland dates.

The home has an infinity pool which flows to breathtaking 180degree views over the water.

A bullet ricocheted into Constable Regan Mauheni's skull and left shrapnel in his brain.

Pair are seeking public help to raise money for bowel cancer treatment costing $18,000.

The Whipped Baker couple share their story. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Urgent warning issued to some Bay of Plenty residents not to use or drink their water.

There was one police officer Rhys Warren trusted as he holed up in a Onepu house.

A man was killed after a car and truck collided on Welcome Bay Rd yesterday.

The teacher, 39, married her student after he was released from jail, reports say.

More people taking up the sport, united in a fierce love of the waves.

Principals are frustrated at another cost being forced on local schools.

Kawerau siege trial: Rhys Warren tells court he thought armed intruders were after him.

Average weekly rents in the Western Bay of Plenty have increased 37.5 per cent in 2 years.

Police have recovered a boat floating upside down south of Mayor Island.

NZ kiwifruit exporters must adapt to global changes, says KPMG's global head of agribusiness.

My Future Rocks is helping Rotorua apprentices. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

A roading upgrade in Te Puke, funded by the NZTA and Western Bay of Plenty District Council, has caused unrest as residents and business owners air their issues with the changes in the town. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Phil Tataurangi is one of the most respected golfers in New Zealand. After an illustrious career, he's giving back to the community. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Phil Tataurangi is one of the most respected golfers in New Zealand. After an illustrious career, he's giving back to the community. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

My Future Rocks is a scheme aiming to support local Rotorua apprentices into the industry after completing study. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

A roading upgrade in Te Puke, funded by the NZTA and Western Bay of Plenty District Council, has caused unrest as residents and business owners air their concerns regarding the changes in the town. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

A warm, sunny week is expected across the North Island before the weather takes a turn for the worse on Friday.

Sarah Ell - somewhat reluctantly - shares the secret of glamping at Lake Tarawera.

NEW VISION: Council community chairman Terry Molloy wants to shift Tauranga away from being a very conservative city. PHOTO/FILE A_210716aw15bop.JPG By

Life can be frantic in New Zealand's biggest city - so Aucklanders are pouncing on a new $50m housing development in Bay of Plenty.

Kiwi mum Rochelle Ryan shares how she got through son Levi's cancer diagnosis.