VideoWatch NZH Local Focus: Whakatane tourism boomingTourism 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.Watch14 Nov 11:00 PM
InvestmentHope for first home buyersby David Porter[Temp photo until David finds some real people] Mount Maunganui and Papamoa Ray White Realty Focus franchise owner 14 Nov 10:00 PM
New ZealandHow to catch the best supermoon shotno vid FULL MOON: A picture of the moon taken by photographer Cynthia Qiu. PHOTO/CYNTHIA QIU 141116ACW01bop Local astronomers and p14 Nov 08:00 PM
LifestyleCelebrating Tauranga's inner punks in styleby Kiri GillespieSimone Anderson (left) from The Incubator and judge and punk legend Rocky Horror Picture Show's Richard O'Brien join 13 Nov 05:31 PM
CricketCricket: Captain cool in Bay's comfortable winHB v Horowhenua-KapitiFurlong Cup cricket Captain Jacob Smith celebrated his return to full health with a century as the Hawke's 13 Nov 03:30 PM
New ZealandCar break-in upsets Girl GuidesThe efforts of three girls to help homeless families has been "trampled on" after items they had fundraised for were stolen from a car.10 Nov 07:34 PM
New ZealandHeavy snow expected in South IslandRare November snow is forecast for the South Island with road snowfall warnings issued for some alpine passes.10 Nov 04:48 PM
New ZealandA Kiwi-American's tale of horror as Trump announced PresidentI was proud to be American. I was sure Hillary Clinton would win. It was unimaginable that such a dangerous buffoon could defeat 09 Nov 07:57 PM
New ZealandLotto: $44m winner keeping low profileThe lucky Lotto winner who woke up $44 million richer this morning remains unknown this morning.09 Nov 04:46 PM
New ZealandGun held to bar worker's headTauranga police continue searching for masked men who held a gun to the head of a lone bar worker and tied her hands behind her back in a "terrifying" robbery.09 Nov 01:29 AM
New ZealandHuge queues as Lotto fever strikesQueues are forming as punters try to get their hands $44 million Lotto prize.08 Nov 09:33 PM
InvestmentTrashed rental tests positive for methTauranga couple facing a $30,000 bill after their rental property was trashed hit with news their house tested positive for meth.08 Nov 07:21 PM
VideoWatch NZH Local Focus: Opotiki Artist bridges culturesOpotiki 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.Watch07 Nov 09:28 PM
New ZealandFemale kiwi found after three years in bushA female kiwi has been found after being lost in the bush for almost three years. Pistachio, the brown kiwi, went missing years ago 07 Nov 09:12 PM
New ZealandWoman seriously hurt, power out after crashPower remains out to 59 properties in the Western Bay of Plenty after a crash involving a power pole this morning. A 17-year-old 07 Nov 06:39 PM
New ZealandLotto fever over $44m jackpotLotto fever is running red-hot after the Lotto Powerball prize pool jackpotted to a mind-blowing $44 million for tomorrow night's 07 Nov 05:30 PM
Banking and financeOutta here! Why many want to quit cityAlmost two-thirds of Aucklanders who don't own their own homes plan to buy their first homes outside the city.07 Nov 12:21 AM
CrimeBurglaries force victim to move houseBrett Morrison moved after two lots of intruders went through his Papamoa rental Two burglaries in the space of two weeks was enough 06 Nov 05:00 PM
Small BusinessWatch NZH Local Focus: Crowdfunding in the Bay of PlentyPledgeMe is hosting workshops in the regions, with plenty of tips and tricks for successful crowdfunding. Made with funding from NZ On Air.05 Nov 03:14 AM
VideoWatch NZH Local Focus: Crowdfunding in the Bay of PlentyPledgeMe is hosting workshops in the regions, with plenty of tips and tricks for successful crowdfunding. Made with funding from NZ On Air. Watch05 Nov 03:11 AM
New ZealandDrowned man refused to give up on his dreamsThe Tauranga man who drowned in Napier refused to give up on his dream of becoming a teacher despite facing homelessness after shifting to the Bay of Plenty.03 Nov 02:33 AM
New ZealandDrugs found following Tauranga fireDrugs were allegedly found in the vicinity of a fire in an industrial unit on Burrows St today. A police spokeswoman told the Bay 03 Nov 12:57 AM
New ZealandPolice car rammed in dramatic chase with stolen carsFive arrests have been made after a car reportedly stolen from Tauranga was involved in a dramatic police chase overnight, resulting 03 Nov 12:03 AM
RetailHey big spender - Tauranga's retail sector soarsTauranga and the wider Bay of Plenty shopping centres are continuing to experience strong retail growth across the subregion. They 02 Nov 10:00 PM
New ZealandInjured farmer flown to Tauranga HospitalA Whangamata farmer has been flown to Tauranga Hospital after a fall. The 64-year-old had been working in a milking shed when he 02 Nov 06:14 PM
New ZealandGas leak on fishing vesselA commercial fishing vessel is at the centre of a gas leak in Tauranga this morning.02 Nov 04:12 PM
BusinessHouse with $1 reserve goes for $700kThe four-bedroom, two-bathroom house on Orchard Way in Bethlehem went under the virtual hammer today and is believed to have sold for $700,000.02 Nov 07:34 AM
TechnologyFitness app wins awardA fitness app created in Tauranga has built up a following of 30,000 users in the UK and US markets and just won a major award from 01 Nov 10:11 PM
CompaniesAverage value of a Tauranga home $650kThe sustained growth in house values in Tauranga is expected to slow down.01 Nov 06:00 PM
New ZealandSchools seek more trauma helpRequests for help from the Ministry of Education's traumatic incident team are coming in on more than a daily basis.30 Oct 04:00 PM
LifestylePsoriasis sufferer shares her storyJuliet Rowan writes about the beginnings of her battle with psoriasis.28 Oct 11:00 PM
New ZealandRush of punters for lucky Lotto storeA Tauranga Lotto store has been inundated with customers after selling a ticket that won first division on Wednesday night.27 Oct 06:41 PM
BusinessTauranga Mad Butcher shuts downThe owners decided to put the store into liquidation after several months of poor trading.26 Oct 07:00 PM
New ZealandMissing Waikato woman found in TaurangaA missing Waikato woman has been found in Tauranga. Waikato Police were looking for 68-year-old Joan Gringley who had been reported 25 Oct 10:30 PM
