Authorities warn Bay of Plenty residents to be prepared.

People are stocking up ahead of the storm and long weekend.

Many schools have closed their doors today as wild weather looms.

Accommodation across the Bay is booked out for the long weekend.

Tauranga's meth problem is spiralling into an issue bigger than the Rena disaster.

Drama captain Elsie Spiers wins UN competition in Bay while Olivia Temm places third.

She says she called multiple times to tell them the flood wall woudn't hold up - Made with funding from NZ On Air.

An Edgecumbe business owner is worried he won't cope financially after a flood ravaged the town, evacuating all its residents. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Facebook has announced a new tool to help small businesses with their marketing strategy.

Tauranga's new-look waterfront has been formally blessed amid rain this morning.

Justice served for Tauranga woman who started private prosecution against attacker.

Kraig Rimaha is impressed by the generous response to his playing outside a supermarket.

A skimming gang appears to have been operating in Tauranga during the weekend.

Residents evacuated from dry homes in the Eastern Bay have voiced their anger.

Mayor Tony Bonne speaks to Local Focus about the unfolding drama. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Some had to flee without shoes. Made with funding from NZ On Air

A section of the Mauao base track has fallen away in a large slip.

They say a culvert can't handle storm water. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Police investigate alleged illegal transfer of kiwifruit cultivars to China, says Zespri.

Motorists are urged to take care on the way home - but the worst is to come tomorrow.

The Koula collection sold for prices as high as $16,000. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Art enthusiasts attended an art auction in Tauranga, where the collection of Koula and Theo Vellinga was sold for prices as high as $16,000. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Home loan interest rates likely to continue to increase this year.

It is expected to pour with rain today.

The number of lifestyle properties in the Western Bay of Plenty has "exploded".

Offers of free rooms for Lions fans are flooding in amid anger over accommodation prices.

The Government is being urged to do right by those affected by a controversial drug.

230 Bay of Plenty students explore the possibility of working in horticulture after leaving secondary education. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

A woman whose son was born with birth defects speaks out about the pill that caused it.

A goat who's "like a cross between Bob Marley and Tom Jones" is looking for a new home.