Latest from Tauranga

Weather: Heavy rain and gales to batter Bay of Plenty

People were advised to make sure that items and structures at their homes were secure.

Whangamatā's Dr Maureen Lander made member of New Zealand Order of Merit

"Delving into Māori art was part of my search for my own identity."

Woman rewarded for 95 years of passion in music

The Tauranga woman was awarded a Queen Service Medal for service to choral music.

Queen's Birthday Honours: Morris McFall receives QSM

Mount Maunganui businessman recognised for services to the community and philanthropy.

Queen's Birthday Honours: Ngareta Timutimu

Matapihi's Ngareta Timutimu has been acknowledged this year.

David Benton MNZM recognises the 'true heroes'

His one regret is he can't share the honour with his wife, Michael Ann.

'Miracles really do happen': Tauranga education pioneer made member of New Zealand Order of Merit

"I couldn't believe it": Graham Preston says of honour.

Jo Dawkins' love for Te Puna Quarry: 'It's a magical place for kids'

Pamela Josephine Nicol Dawkins, known as Jo, has been appointed a MNZM.

Totara St death: Community calls for urgent cycleway improvements

Anger and tears after 'horrific' death on dangerous cycleway.

AIMS Games cancellation 'devastating' but understandable

Organisers this week announced their decision to cancel the popular annual event.

Reshuffles, controversy, unity: How Muller's first week went down

He's enjoyed his first week in the job and is confident of winning the election.

Power restored to hundreds after Bellevue crash

The crash happened just after midnight.

Jo Raphael: Carnage on our roads is a numbers game

COMMENT: Queen's Birthday is coming up and people are itching to get away.

Is opening for Queen's Birthday worth it?

Extra costs of public holiday trade is putting businesses off opening this weekend.

Plummeting numbers prompt call for free school buses

"Things like that would be a real assistance to our community."

Proposed $75 million Omokoroa town centre met with mixed reactions

Cafes, shops and offices would be part of staged development.