Tauranga
Carving the pou: Peri Kohu
The tight deadline and management of seven carvers was overseen by Peri Kohu. A month out from the unveiling of the carved pou, Justine Murray visited the workspace at the Tauranga Historic Village… Audio
Gate Pa history now visible in Tauranga
Maori whose ancestors fought at Gate Pa a hundred-and-50 years ago say that history's no longer hidden. Audio
Jazz Footprints: Tui Award for Best Jazz Album of the Year
In the lead up to the awards, the three finalists for the Tui Award for Best Jazz Album of the Year 2014 chat about their albums; Reuben Bradley for 'Mantis: The Music of Drew Menzies', Phil… Audio
Police investigate youth violence in Tauranga
The Police in Tauranga are investigating video footage which show groups of young people fighting and intimidating members of the public at a local shopping mall. Audio
Serious failings at Tauranga rest home - HDC report
A Tauranga rest home is under fire from the Health and Disability Commissioner for failing to pick up that an 81-year-old woman had fractured her hip until six days after a fall. Audio
Taking a tour of the Port of Tauranga
The origins of the Port of Tauranga can be dated back to the 1860s when buoys were first put in place to mark out the channel. Audio
Hairy Maclary and friends sculptures
A sculpture project featuring some of the best loved dogs and cats in New Zealand literature is down to its final fundraising push. Nine permanent sculptures of Hairy Mclary and his friend s Scarface… Audio
And All the Queen's Men
A recreation of the battle fought at Gate Pa, Tauranga, in 1864 and its aftermath. A previously unknown diary of the affair was used, along with a specially recorded battle scene. Spectrum 1974. Audio