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Rhieve Grey at Labour's election party in Tauranga
The Labour Mt Maunganui candidate and his family sung a waiata at the Tauranga Fish and Dive Club.
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Voice of the People: Bay Of Plenty 2026
Voice of the People: NZME journalists hit the streets of Bay of Plenty and Waikato to find out what's on voters' minds heading into the general election. Video / NZ Herald
Election 2026: Job interview with Animal Justice Party's Tauranga candidate Sam Connely
Animal Justice Party's Tauranga candidate Sam Connely tells Bay of Plenty Times reporter Bijou Johnson why he wants the job and why voters should choose him. Video / Bijou Johnson
Mt Maunganui MP candidate job interview with the Green Party’s Pualele Westhead
She tells Bay of Plenty Times reporter Bijou Johnson why she wants the job and why voters should choose her. Video / Bijou Johnson
Tauranga MP candidate job interview with independent Tim Maltby
The regional councillor explains to Bay of Plenty Times reporter Bijou Johnson why he wants the job and why voters should choose him. Video / Bijou Johnson
Mt Maunganui MP job interview with New Zealand First’s Tracey Coxhead
New Zealand First's candidate for the new Mt Maunganui electorate Tracey Coxhead explains to reporter Bijou Johnson why she wants the job. Video / Bijou Johnson
Tauranga MP candidate job interview with Opportunity Party’s Michael Carter
Carter explains to Bay of Plenty Times reporter Bijou Johnson why he wants the job and why voters should choose his party. Video / Bijou Johnson
Mt Maunganui MP candidate job interview with National’s Tom Rutherford
National's Mt Maunganui candidate Tom Rutherford explains to reporter Bijou Johnson why he wants the job and why voters should choose him. Video / Bijou Johnson
Election 2026: Job interview with Labour's Mt Maunganui candidate Rhieve Grey
Labour's new candidate for Mt Maunganui Rhieve Grey explains why he wants the job and why voters should choose him.
Brothers’ Lake Rotoiti survival story
When Ian and Allen Hurne stopped to help a sinking boat on Lake Rotoiti in March 2025, both vessels disappeared beneath the surface within seconds. Video / Coastguard NZ
Election 2026: Job interview with National’s incumbent Tauranga candidate Sam Uffindell
National's Tauranga candidate Sam Uffindell tells Bijou Johnson why he wants the job and why voters should choose him. Video / Bijou Johnson
Tauranga MP candidate job interview with Labour's Jan Tinetti
Labour's candidate for Tauranga Jan Tinetti explains to Bijou Johnson why she wants the job and why voters should choose her. Video / Bijou Johnson
Grace Hospital staff strike over pay, living costs
The industrial action by New Zealand Nurses Organisation members and support staff is believed to be the first in the private hospital’s history. Video / Holly O'Donnell
New Tauranga library and community hub He Puna Manawa opens
A dawn karakia and blessing ceremony was held this morning. Video / Ayla Yeoman
Cruise ship season in Tauranga
Cruise ship season is underway in Tauranga, with the arrival of Celebrity Edge. Video / Rosalie Liddle Crawford
2020 Phil Ross - Astrolabe Reef/Rena Wreck dive
A compilation of footage from the 2020 dive on the Rena wreck on Astrolabe Reef by Phil Ross. Video / Phil Ross
2012 Phil Ross – Astrolabe Reef/Rena Wreck dive
A compilation of footage from the 2012 dive on the Rena wreck on Astrolabe Reef by Phil Ross. Video / Phil Ross
2026 Phil Ross – Astrolabe Reef/Rena Wreck dive
A compilation of footage from the 2026 dives on the Rena wreck on Astrolabe Reef by Phil Ross. Video / Phil Ross
Moving 92,000 books to Tauranga's new library
The Bay of Plenty Times goes behind the scenes of moving a library as Tauranga's new hub approaches opening day. Video / Bijou Johnson
Beached vessel at Pilot Bay overnight
A boat became stranded/beached at Pilot Bay overnight after strong winds in the region. Video / Chelsea Langereis
Humpback whale at Tauranga Bridge Marina
A humpback whale visited the waters around the Tauranga Bridge Marina on Thursday. Video / Anna Barnes, Tauranga Bridge Marina Ltd
Chris Hipkins' smoothie moves
The Labour leader visited the AIMS Games, taking a spin on a static Zespri bike connected to a blender, with Mount Maunganui candidate Rhieve Grey. Video / Kaitlyn Morrell
Tauranga crash
The crash left a trial of destruction on a Tauranga street overnight. Video / Facebook
What is it really like filming in Bay of Plenty?
Film Bay of Plenty’s new regional showreel provides the answer. Video / Film Bay of Plenty
Mauao closure forces Mount Maunganui pizzeria Rustica to shut
Mount Maunganui business shuts as Mauao tracks remain closed, summer reopening possible. Video / Bijou Johnson
Christopher Luxon speaks to media about Winston Peters in Tauranga
The Prime Minister calls Winston Peters a "successful" Foreign Affairs Minister, despite describing his comments as racist. Video / Bijou Johnson
Bay of Plenty Steamers pre season
Bay of Plenty Steamers training on Waihi Beach ahead of their their preseason match against Auckland in Katikati. Video / Rosalie Crawford
Road rage incident in the Bay of Plenty
A road rage incident was caught on camera in Pāpāmoa, Bay of Plenty.
Tauranga City Council buys, demolishes Greerton home years after declaring it dangerous
The council bought 34 Kiteroa St for $500,000 and began clearing the site a week later. Video / Bijou Johnson
Burnouts on Birch Ave
A composition of videos captured by a CCTV camera on Birch Ave in Judea.
MetService severe weather warning: May 31, 2026
MetService severe weather warning: May 31, 2026. Video / MetService
Armed police in Tauranga
An armed police operation is underway in Tauranga. Video / Supplied
Seal in Tauranga
A New Zealand fur seal sitting on the edge of Turret Rd in Tauranga this morning. Video / Amy George
Snapchat predator sentenced for offending against three girls
Raveen Saily has been given a prison term of 17 years and 2 months, for sexual offending against three girls whom he messaged on Snapchat. Video / NZ Herald
