Forecast picks heatwave to give way to drenching from ex-tropical storm.

Bridal stores are experiencing a marked increase in sales this Summer. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Bridal stores are seeing increased sales this Summer. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Tauranga's reputation as a desirable place to teach is under threat by house prices.

One of Tauranga's cystic sisters has been the victim of a 'disgusting' burglary.

Bookabach and AirBnb have Tauranga/Mount Maunganui as third most popular holiday spot.

A torrential thunder storm left a trail of fires and power outages in the Bay of Plenty.

A new initiative is helping pensioners keep active. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

A new initiative is helping pensioners keep active. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

A dog would be cool, says 6-year-old.

Golfer's skills and a defibrillator saved a life at the Tauranga course.

Caltex petrol station robber jailed for more than three years.

Reggae star Shaggy is out of One Love due to unforeseen circumstances.

But there's one place in New Zealand where no properties were sold for a loss.

A group of sailors prepare to circumnavigating North Island - by the stars.

Wind denied athletes the chance of Commonwealth Games qualifications at Cooks Classic

A boat and bunk beds have been dumped near the Kaituna River.

The decision to scrap kerbside glass recycling has dumbfounded Tauranga residents.

A puppy abandoned in the boot of a car on a sweltering day has narrowly escaped death.

Tauranga now most unaffordable city in terms of time to pay off a house on median income.

Youth productions have seen new performers join amateur theatre. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Youth shows have seen new performers join local theatre. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Former fighter pilot Bryan Cox returns to the skies.

A wire barricade preventing people from visiting Matakana Island has now been removed.

Renewed calls for urgent safety improvements on SH2 between Tauranga and Katikati.

A Papamoa school is keen to welcome children from a new emergency housing village.

Do not touch pufferfish and keep dogs away from these poisonous creatures.

Western Bay of Plenty residents have signed a petition wanting their say on Maori wards.

Matakana islanders and council leaders meet today to discuss Panepane Wharf issues.

Brief radio transmission recorded just before crash but no words were spoken.