Videos

Rena documentary to look at Government response

Looking for an innovative Christmas present this year? How about securing a film credit for your loved ones and work colleagues? The second in a series of... Read More

LIVE : “No need for alarm” over new Covid variant

While there are no cases in New Zealand of the Covid-19 variant currently causing concern in South Africa, deputy prime minister Grant Robertson says it is a strong... Read More

Two new Covid cases in Tauranga, one in Rotorua

There are two new cases of Covid-19 in the Bay of Plenty DHB region and another in the Lakes DHB reported among the 173 cases across New Zealand. It takes the... Read More

New Zealand to open without MIQ next year

Fully vaccinated New Zealanders will find it easier to come home from January 2022, with foreign nationals to follow from April onwards. Covid-19 Response Minister... Read More

100 days until cricket world cup in Tauranga

A 100-day countdown to the biggest international sporting event that has ever been held in Tauranga has been launched at sunrise with a piece of sand art on Mount... Read More

La Nina is officially here – but only just

La Nina conditions have been officially declared by the Bureau of Meteorology but it may not impact New Zealand the way people think. WeatherWatch says for months... Read More

NZ to move into traffic light system on Dec 3

All of New Zealand will move into the new Covid-19 Protection Framework at 11.59pm on Thursday December 2, making Friday December 3 the first day the traffic light... Read More

Dolphin sighting a delight in Tauranga

'It was an amazing experience.” This is how a couple who were fishing near Tauranga describe seeing a pod of dolphins. Natasha Pownall and her partner... Read More

Help sought to make Rena documentary

Local filmmakers planning a documentary about the community response to the Rena disaster are asking the Bay of Plenty community to get behind a crowdfunding... Read More

Third positive waste water result in BOP

The Ministry of Health have reported the detection of Covid-19 in the waste water of Tauranga and Mount Maunganui. This sample taken on November 15 follows positives... Read More

Waikato to move down levels at midnight tomorrow

The Waikato region will move to alert level two at midnight tomorrow, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has announced today. After six weeks with level three settings,... Read More

Dame Valerie Adams says yes to play

The focus is on fun for Play Week Ambassador Dame Valerie Adams as she encourages tamariki, whānau and communities to play their part in Play Week Aotearoa 2021. Play... Read More