Videos

NZ sends support to aid in Australian fire battle

The first of three Royal New Zealand Air Force NH90 helicopters and its crew departed for Nowra, New South Wales to support the Australian Defence Force efforts... Read More

Orcas spotted in Tauranga Harbour

A pod of orcas have been spotted in the Tauranga Harbour. A Mount Maunganui resident was out on their morning walk when they encountered five orcas swimming... Read More

Hundreds of cars to take over Mount Maunganui

What started as an idea and concept overseas, has made its way to Tauranga thanks to Wayne Brake. Car enthusiasts have been putting on car events that feature... Read More

Cutting down waste in the hospitality industry

A Tauranga café is doing their part to cut their waste in the hospitality industry. The Falls Café, located in McLaren Falls Park, has been making... Read More

Police recover stolen car

Police successfully recovered a stolen car last night, surprising the driver who was unaware it had been stolen. Police observed the stolen car on SH 29A at around... Read More

Kiwi, tui and fantail chosen as summer ambassadors

A new summer wildfire prevention campaign featuring three of New Zealand's most beloved native birds has begun. Last summer, campfires helped destroy 4,725 hectares... Read More

Man arrested for murder at Waihi Beach

Update, Sunday 7am: A 21-year-old man has been charged with murder following the death of a 22-year-old man at a Waihi Beach property last night. A scene guard... Read More

Man who died at Waihi beach incident named

Police have named the person who died following a disorder incident on Wednesday January 1 in Bowentown, Waihi Beach. He was 56-year-old Derrick Hann of Ngati... Read More

Police name man killed in Kaimai truck crash

Police have named the man who died after a crash on the Kaimai Ranges before Christmas. He was Aaron Scott Lester, age 48, of Te Puke. Lester was critically... Read More

Make sure your pets are safe in the summer heat

As the days are getting warmer, many are heading down to their favourite swimming spots to cool down, but more often than not, their animals can't come too. In... Read More

Arrest following drug possession at Bay Dreams

One person has been arrested following drug possession at Bay Dreams. The music festival was held at Trustpower Baypark Stadium on Thursday, January 2, where... Read More

Homicide launches investigation in Bowentown

UPDATE 9.20am: Cordons are currently in place at the entrance to the Bowentown Holiday Park, following a homicide investigation being launched. The investigation... Read More