Local Focus: Sikh charity speads south from Takanini to Tauranga
12 tonnes of food each day donated to people in need. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
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Local Focus: Sikh charity spreads south from Takanini to Tauranga
12 tonnes of food each day donated to people in need. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
'Proven potential for harm' before Whakaari eruption
In 2018, researchers cited seven life-threatening "near misses" at Whakaari since 2006.
Schools reopen - but one in six don't expect any students
Schools are officially open again - but many are not expecting any students.
'We need more financial assistance': says salon owner
Small businesses face closure if the Government doesn't give them more financial support.
'Why weren't we warned?' White Island survivors sue cruise line
Australian survivors plan to sue to cruise line for failing to warn them of the danger.
Billboards to feature small business in free initiative to boost post-lockdown restart
Free ads with no strings attached for small businesses bouncing back from lockdown.
Local Focus: Shrink wrap solution gives builders a head start at Level 3
Local construction firms ready to follow new guidelines. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
'Thought they were exempt from road rules': Essential worker drives at 176km/h
Drivers caught claim the road laws don't apply to them, say police.
Three positive tests: Investigation into Covid 19 cases linked to hospital
Close contacts tested after staff and patient catch virus.
Preschool centres like a 'petri dish of sickness' says mum
Schools and early childhood centres will open on April 29
No soft toys, play dough or sandpit: Early childhood centres prepare for level 3
Centres reveal safety measures as they prepare to reopen.
'Blessed with a lovely life': Woman born in flu pandemic turns 100 in lockdown
Family celebrates milestone birthday using technology,
Man catches 20kg kingfish with his bare hands
It was the biggest fish Tauranga's Logan Reid has ever caught.
Sisters put up $8000 reward for dog's return
Tears flow for missing Staffy: "This is destroying our family."
Tauranga mental health worker tests positive for Covid-19
New mental health patients will be diverted to other hospitals away from Tauranga.
Local Focus: Mauao to remain closed but business planning should begin
'We shouldn't be taking any risks,' says Tauranga Mayor. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Mauao to remain closed but business planning can begin
‘We shouldn’t be taking any risks,’ says Tauranga Mayor. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
'I was terrified': Mum cowers with young son as partner shot dead
Alana Wingrove hid with her 9yo son as her partner was gunned down below her window.
Local Focus: Young innovators in lockdown
How to innovate an innovation competition. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Young innovators in lockdown
How to innovate an innovation competition. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Wet weekend ahead: Showers and thunderstorms on the way
"Tomorrow is going to be the wetter day for Auckland."
Principals welcome school at alert level 3 - with caution
Bay school leaders say guidance from the Ministry of Education will be needed.
'Such unnecessary risk': More than 20 staff help injured man after cliff fall
A firefighter at the scene was also injured after taking a fall in the rescue operation.
Gibson out-runs lockdown
The threat of lockdown and older rivals proved no barrier to Hunter Gibson.
Learning in lockdown: 1m Kiwi kids start screen lessons today - are parents ready?
A million Kiwi kids start learning online today in which could be a 'game-changer'.
'Children will be going hungry': Support rolls out for city's vulnerable kids
Food parcels were being made by KidsCan for the city's most vulnerable families.
Coronavirus: Cruise passengers evacuated home from Uruguay 'very grateful'
'People were clapping [when landing], a lady next to me was a little bit emotional.'
They're home: Kiwis evacuated from cruise ship arrive in NZ
"I think everyone's done the best they can in the situation."
Hunker down in lockdown: Easter weather to deteriorate across NZ
The golden weather is coming to an wet and chilly end for some.
Coronavirus: Police 'self-isolation' reminder in response to beach pic
Beachgoers sticking to their isolation bubbles and steering clear of others, police say.
Widow's request: 'Celebrate life' in lockdown on death anniversary
"Use those new challenges as opportunities for a better and healthier life."
Local Focus: $150,000 “gone” says Tauranga butcher Doug Jarvis
Customers are already firing up the barbie. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
'This is going to burst the bubble': Pāpāmoa Beach locals appalled by holiday crowds
"This is what is going to burst the bubble," a Tauranga witness said of the large numbers.