Orca pair hunt in shallow water at Mount Maunganui
Stingray hunt draws orca to busy Mount Maunganui beach.
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New Year's events kick off with free sausages
Tauranga's Mayor hopes his annual waterfront barbecue will become a regular thing.
Baby boy suffers serious injuries: Police probe launched
A baby boy has been seriously hurt following an incident at a Tauranga home.
Plane makes emergency landing in Welcome Bay
A plane made an emergency landing at Waipuna Park, police say.
Bay Dreams team urge patience on roads as festival begins
Bay Dreams organisers are asking for patience as an influx of thousands arrive in town.
Bryan Gould: 'Wellbeing' budget about dollars and sense
COMMENT: A "wellbeing" approach promises a change in the way we identify economic goals.
Wife dies of 'broken heart' three days after husband
Taupo couple Denzil Lovell, 84, and Hazel Lovell, 78, died 3 days apart.
'This whole town has become one big Airbnb'
Summer is coming! But it's not good news for everyone. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Thousands of visitors expected for peak summer holiday week
The city is preparing for a big week of events and the thousands of visitors they bring.
Brave Zahnee Riley-Campbell is back on her feet
The 13-year-old has been longing for this moment for months.
No place like home for Mount Maunganui's Allan Goodhall
Allan Goodhall retired from Mount Maunganui College on June 1.
'Loved and respected' chef killed in Te Puna crash
Te Puna crash victim's family, friends and workmates mourn talented chef.
'I will never be fully recovered': Community leader relives horrific crash
Tina Jennen suffered horrific injuries and still experiences pain and a lot of stiffness.
Cemetery Circuit: Rides of a lifetime as champ comes home
Incident-packed final leg of Suzuki Series on the streets of Whanganui on Boxing Day
Christmas baby surprises Tauranga family
"She is just a beautiful, healthy baby girl. There is nothing else like it in the world."
The story of NZ's first and only mass school shooting
95 years after the tragedy, all that remains are memories and the graves of two boys.
Wild weather: Worst could still be to come
Authorities are warning people the worst of wild weather could still be yet to come.
Local Focus: Mark Sandoval's top spots to hit this summer
Pāpāmoa tips from travel blogger, Mark Sandoval. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Watch: Soggy Xmas Eve as flooding hits holiday areas
Campers have been forced to evacuate amid rising floodwaters.
21-year-old man dies as car flips
Four people died in separate crashes from Friday night to Saturday afternoon.
No Jägerbombs or vodka Red Bulls at Fat Freddy's Drop gig
Beer, cider, wine and RTDs are permitted to remain on the menu.
Recycling crusader Marty Hoffart
Statistics show Kiwis are one of the worst recyclers in the world, says Marty Hoffart.
Third road death in less than 24 hours
The road death is the second across the country today, and the third 15 hours.
Local Focus: Māori women's suffrage day celebrated
20 December was the anniversary for Māori women to vote. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Stan Walker looks forward to 'biggest year yet'
Kiwi hitmaker Stan Walker says 2019 will be his biggest year yet
Two fatalities on NZ roads within 24 hours
Two people are dead after crashes in Tauranga and Christchurch in a 24-hour period.
Man charged in relation to 17-year-old's death in Te Puke
Police have made an arrest following the death of a 17-year-old.
Young police fan gets tour of a lifetime
The 4-year-old wants to be a policeman when he grows up.
Mates deliver taxi filled with food
A man's mission to be a better person has resulted in a foodbank donation like no other.
Teen bashed in 'cowardly, unprovoked' attack
Teen seriously assaulted in a "cowardly" unprovoked attack at Mount Maunganui.
Name released in fatal crash
The woman who died in a fatal motorcycle crash can now be named.
Council may gift $1m historic property to trust
A historic public property on 11 Mission St near Tauranga's CBD may be gifted to a trust.
Council picks controversial new name for park
Two-thirds of people rejected the name in a public consultation.
Joy for heartbroken father who lost keepsake
A couple's heartbreak at losing a keepsake of their stillborn son has now become joy.