What happens when a boy meets his new dog? Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Two more subdivisions are proposed for Greerton and Papamoa involving 403 homes.

14-week-old boy's killer accepted he caused fatal injuries but denied he meant to kill.

One person was trapped after a crash in the Te Puke Highway.

Neighbours of a house fire in Welcome Bay say the house had been empty for months.

6 per cent rise in visitor spend, with $721m in Tauranga and $93m in Western Bay.

Six cows were killed outright and another 20 to 30 had to be euthanised.

Part-time high-school teachers have lodged a pay equity claim for paid preparation time.

Three crews fought a fire at Tauranga home.

Tauranga families in Bermuda celebrate Kiwi team's win of the America's Cup

Details of the victory parade to welcome home the Auld Mug are still under wraps.

The door has opened for Tauranga to host a round of the World Rally Championship.

Meet the man who trained Peter Burling. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Meet the man behind the success of Peter Burling. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Tauranga and Te Puke fought out a tight game but Mount Maunganui lead the competition.

A man is suspected to have drowned while out gathering shellfish in the surf.

Showers will keep most of the country wet today, with snow expected in Canterbury.

Heavy rain continuing to lash the Bay of Plenty has caused a slip.

Port of Tauranga the first in New Zealand to handle a million containers in a year.

Team NZ fans can watch Peter Burling and co take on Oracle on giant public screens.

A 41-year-old man is facing charges of indecently assaulting a child under 12.

A flotilla of boats is blocking the shipping lane of Tauranga Harbour.

Teachers are changing the way they talk. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Teachers are changing the way they talk.

Immigration officials say exploited Indian students have been regularly sleeping in cars.

Myrtle rust has been found in the Bay of Plenty.

Friends and family overjoyed Peter Burling competing for the America's Cup.

Fears that Labour Party plans to cut immigration by up to 30,000 a year could hit economy.

British election fires up debate with those who now call New Zealand home.

A hui raising awareness on P was held in Ngongotaha.