Body found in Tauranga Harbour
A body has been found inside a vehicle near the Maungatapu Bridge in Tauranga.
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Police launch investigation after man's body found
The body of a man in his 40s was found by a member of the public.
Boy injured after getting stuck in mechanical lift
A boy injured after getting stuck in a mechanical lift discharged from Tauranga Hospital
Kiwi toy inventor's genius water pistol sold worldwide
Andrew Parker invented a toy water pistol that has been mass produced by Zuru.
Record median house price set in October
REINZ figures highlight a record median price of $667,500 for Tauranga in October.
Beck Vass: My daughter's teacher has 10 jobs
Better pay for teachers is an expensive problem to fix. But what will it cost if we don't?
Search warrant for cat trapped in house
A cat locked in a house and left for dead gets another chance at life thanks to SPCA.
Michaela Bird looks to sit on national cosmetics throne
Michaela Bird is in the top 15 of NYX Cosmetic's 2018 Face Awards competition.
Teen charged with interfering with body nearly a free man
A teen charged with interfering with a dead body is on the road to be conviction-free.
Every Williamson test 100 ranked
By popular demand, we rank the record-breaking Black Caps skipper's 18 test centuries.
Hunt to find homes for miniature horses
Katrina Thompson has taken in nine miniature horses and two dogs from the same owner.
Watch NZH Local Focus: Is it time for Tauranga Moana Museum?
NZ's 5th largest city still without a museum. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Watch NZH Local Focus: Kiwi kids tackle silent film
Tauranga is host of a silent film festival. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Rivalry heats up between Flavell, Coffey
Te Ururoa Flavell has challenged Tamati Coffey to a fitness test on social media.
New plant to bring 100 jobs to Kawerau
Fantastic news for Kawerau with 100 jobs announced.
Long wait for exam results over for school students
Jack Wade will log on to NZQA today and find out whether he has passed his scholarship exams in chemistry and statistics - after
Watch NZH Local Focus: Opotiki GP wins prestigious fellowship
An Opotiki doctor is traveling to America to research how technology is changing rural healthcare in New Zealand. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Watch NZH Local Focus: Whitianga population explodes over summer
What happens when a town triples in size overnight? Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Watch NZH Local Focus: Katikati community focused on clean water
Ongare Point, just north of Katikati is home to a massive community effort to clean up the waterways. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Where to welcome summer: Best beaches
Some of New Zealand's favourite beaches will be graced with gorgeous weather for the first weekend of summer.
Watch NZH Local Focus: Whakatane tourism booming
Tourism is booming in Whakatane. Latest statistics show travellers to the region injected 115 million dollars into the local economy last year. That's an increase of 20 percent over the last three years. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Watch NZH Local Focus: Opotiki Artist bridges cultures
Opotiki Artist Jamie Boynton has unveiled his latest work, at Waiotahe Valley School centenary celebrations. The artwork reflects Mr Boynton's personal to uncover his identity, a mix of Maori and Pakeha heritage. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Watch NZH Local Focus: Pedal power for safe trail to Gisborne
The Motu Trails fundraising event, highlighted a section of SH2 that could be improved to provide a safer 'coast to coast' ride, linking Opotiki to Gisborne. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Watch NZH Local Focus: Dairy farmer to lead water discussions in the Bay
The chairman of the Bay of Plenty Regional Council Doug Leeder explains that the water quality issue is a problem everybody needs to get their heads around, whether they live in a rural or urban environment. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Kiwi innovation could help millions of kids
It's called Squish - and it could mean all the difference in treating millions of people around the world with strawberry birthmarks and other related disfiguring conditions.
Watch NZH Local Focus: Rats 0-36 Fernbirds on Uretara Island
Uretara Island, in Ohiwa Harbour, is now free of rats, and native birds are thriving, thanks to the work of dedicated volunteers. Made with funding from NZ on Air.
Watch NZH Local Focus: 50 tonnes of massive mussels in Opotiki
Check out these mussels! New Zealand's first commercial open ocean marine farm, off the coast of Opotiki brings in its first harvest. Made with funding from NZ on Air.
Watch NZH Local Focus: 50 tonnes of massive mussels in Opotiki
Check out these mussels, from New Zealand’s first commercial open ocean marine farm, off the coast of Opotiki. Made with funding from NZ on Air.
Watch NZH Local Focus: Megaship makes 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
Watch NZH Local Focus: Renegade yachtie apologetic
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
Watch NZH Local Focus: Tauranga attempts a day without cars
World Car-Free Day comes to Tauranga with surprising results. Made with funding from NZ on Air
Steven Adams mural holds uncertain fate
The future of the massive Steve Adams mural in Oklahoma City is up in the air because the building's owner didn't get council consent to have it painted.
Young women rescued from bush walk
Three young women have been rescued from the Kaimai Range by Tauranga police and search and rescue.