Tauranga
Council eyes in the sky lead to arrests of two groups - police say
Council CCTV camera operators have helped nab a group of young people police say were trying to burgle a shop.
NZ's priciest pools: Where swimmers pay top dollar
Swimmers in Dunedin and Tauranga are paying top dollar, with pool entrance fees in the cities the priciest for the country.
Cardiologist quits over intolerable pressure
Cardiac specialist, Dr Dean Boddington finishes his permanent role at Tauranga Hospital this Friday. After 16 years, he is leaving citing burnout. Audio
Street reopens after two years of closures
Originally it was going to be a four-month trial in response to safety concerns around the high traffic volumes while children travelled to and from school.
Dragging Tauranga back to democracy
After four years of commissioners, Tauranga is set to elect a mayor and councillors. Can they avoid a repeat of the previous mess? Audio
Dragging Tauranga back to democracy
After four years of commissioners, Tauranga is set to elect a mayor and councillors. Can they avoid a repeat of the previous mess?
AudioAround the motu : Alisha Evans in Tauranga
Poor air quality in the seaside suburb of Mount Maunganui has forced the council to look at the future of industrial businesses in the area. Audio
Podcast | NZ Wars: Stories of Tauranga Moana | Episode 2
On the eve the battle, British troops have ringfenced Gate Pa. Māori are out-numbered 7:1. Can they survive the biggest artillery bombardment ever on New Zealand soil and face down the might of… Audio
Podcast | NZ Wars: Stories of Tauranga Moana | Episode 1
Paraone Koikoi was at the Battle of Gate Pa in 1864, when Tauranga Moana iwi bested the British army in one of the most humiliating defeats in its history. Now, 160 years later, his great-great-great… Audio
Introducing: NZ Wars: Stories of Tauranga Moana
On the morning of 29 April 1864, British colonial forces opened fire on Pukehinahina Gate Pā. This was the first engagement of a military campaign waged against the iwi of Tauranga Moana and their… Audio
Tauranga to have elections in July for first time in 4 years
It's been four years since Tauranga had a council, but the city will finally have elections again in July. So what kind of shape is it in, as it prepares to welcome back democratically elected… Video, Audio
Around the motu: Alisha Evans in Tauranga
Tauranga homeowners affected by landslides have been waiting 14 months for a solution. Audio
Division over Tauranga's long term plan, going ahead under commissioners
Tauranga businesses and iwi are fighting back amidst calls for the city's commissioners to delay a 10-year-plan.
The time warp turns 50: Rocky Horror’s Richard O’Brien and his Kingdom of Bling
It is 50 years since The Rocky Horror Show premiered at the Royal Court Theatre in London. Audio
Police granted new search powers after series of violent incidents, shootings
An outbreak of gang-related shootings in Bay of Plenty has led police to announce a crack-down using new search powers against gang members.
Whodunnit? Mystery pole cemented in Tauranga woman's driveway
The mysterious appearance of a metal pole concreted into a teacher's driveway is gripping a Bay of Plenty community, who desperately want to know who left it there.
Around the motu : Alisha Evans in Tauranga
The Tauranga City Council is seeking feedback on a proposed $220 million stadium, there's a call from Western Bay of Plenty officials for the Government to upgrade a critical highway for the region… Audio
Around the motu: Alisha Evans in Tauranga
Alisha talks to Kathryn about how paid parking in Tauranga's city centre has reduced the number of people visiting. Bill Campbell who owns the gift and souvenir store, Fancy That is leaving the CBD… Audio
Battle of Gate Pā commemoration held in Tauranga
In Tauranga about a hundred people have gathered to mark the 159th anniversary of the battle of Gate Pā.
Around the motu: Alisha Evans in Tauranga
We check in on the western Bay of Plenty after the heavy rain that's been soaking the upper North Island - which roads have been badly effected, what's happening with the freight train that derailed… Audio
