Latest from Tauranga

Power restored to more than 200 Tauranga properties

The reason was due to "damaged equipment".

Tauranga woman raises more than $7000 for Cancer Society

Debra McNeil was aiming for a total of 198km. She obliterated that goal.

Crash cleared after SH2 blocked near Ōmokoroa Rd

The road was partially blocked after two cars collided at 6pm, police said.

Changes to regional civil defence Covid-19 call service

The call centre was established to help people meet essential needs during lockdown.

New brand for Ebbett Group

The Ebbett Dealership will be selling new Hyundai vehicles on Cameron Rd from July 1.

Gang tensions at boiling point: Greazy Dogs face off with Mongol Nation

Greazy Dog gang turns up in force at house of senior patched Mongol.

New reduced speed limits around Paengaroa and Ōkere Falls

The new permanent speed limits will come into effect from June 29.

Power out after bus crash outside Mount school

The powerlines were covering a nearby pedestrian crossing.

Covid-19 coronavirus: Funding for Western Bay of Plenty community groups rolled out

The fund was part two of a three-phase approach planned by the funders.

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: Ngareta Timutimu

Matapihi's Ngareta Timutimu has been acknowledged this year.

Queen's Birthday Honours: Morris McFall receives QSM

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

'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.

David Benton MNZM recognises the 'true heroes'

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

Firefighter broke ribs, punctured lung in lockdown rescue

Bruce was helping in a lockdown rescue when helicopter basket swung towards his head.

Local Focus: End of the road for Our Place?

Council votes to close pop-up container site. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

One person dead after crash near Karangahake Gorge

Two people were understood to have been seriously injured.