Year in Review: December 2022
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Tauranga pools busier after Baywave temporary closure announcement
The last time Baywave closed in 2019 the repairs cost about $4.1 million.
Live: Severe thunderstorm alert for NI, new slip, crash blocks Coromandel highway
Electrical storms will light up northern skies today as our sodden summer continues.
'Pretty crazy': Summer bug invasion predicted
Get ready to be bugged by flies this summer.
Ngahi Bidois: Look after number one first
OPINION: I need to put my oxygen mask on first so I can help others.
Year in Review: December 2022
The Bay of Plenty Times is looking back at the stories of 2022.
Sandy beaches, luscious forests and fab food; the Bay of Plenty has got it all
Not-so-intrepid adventurer Laura Smith explains how you can holiday local this summer.
'The Mount was humming': Backpackers full for busy festival season
Despite event cancellations, backpackers are full with many punters going to Bay Dreams.
A joke, space and the molecular biologist: How Dr Kate Rubins became a Nasa astronaut
“I just want them to think about how interesting space is."
Grieving mum speaks out about identifying son's body in morgue
Before you make that split-second decision, ask yourself is it a matter of life and death?
Smorgasbord of summertime scams could take Kiwis to the cleaners
It semes there's no limit to summertime scams, but some sensible advice can help.
Operation Silk: Inside the biggest gang trial of 2022
Mongols gang insider gave evidence of guns, drugs and cash in marathon court case.
Baypark Speedway action postponed
Bad weather has forced organisers to postpone its January 7 race meeting.
Live: Wet weekend - electrical storm threat for Coromandel, Auckland north
There's no respite from the bad weather with thunderstorms forecast Saturday
Green streets: Why protecting urban parks and bush is vital as our cities grow
OPINION: A connection with nature is vital for our personal wellbeing.
Year in Review: November 2022
Bay of Plenty Times is looking back at the stories of 2022.
Premium stories of 2022: Felix Desmarais: Hey Tip Top - if you're culling icecream flavours this one should be next
OPINION: Felix Desmarais can't fathom the 'frozen misery' of Hokey Pokey.
Sonya Bateson: Selfish drivers endangering all road users
OPINION: Why are we such terrible drivers?
Premium stories of 2022: 'Never thought it would happen to me': Scammers steal $100k in a week
Plus: Four ways scammers get access to your accounts - and how to avoid them.
Hip-hop and R&B fans 'gutted' by last-minute Juicy Fest cancellation
Some had spent thousands of dollars travelling to Tauranga for the star-studded event.
'They are the brave ones': Campers wait out the storm
MetService has forecast a further 180 to 240mm of rain over the coming days.
Zoe Hunter: ‘Uncommon’ or not, earthquakes jolt our complacency
OPINION: This time, we did not have to evacuate. Next time, we might not be so lucky.
Knives, drugs and knuckle dusters: Dodgy items people tried to take to court revealed
A list of banned items people tried to get past court security officers has been released.
Year in Review: October 2022
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Second person charged in Te Puke death
A 17-year-old male has been charged with murder.
Live: Coromandel cut off; SH25 blocked by fallen trees, floods, slips
The holiday hotspot is bearing the brunt of a subtropical storm, with communities cut off.
'Costs are exorbitant': Fate of Te Puna Community Centre decided
Last month, an announcement was made to close the Centre's doors.
Police name teen killed in Ōpōtiki motorcycle crash
The teen died in a crash near Ōpōtiki.
Major road improvements complete in Ōmokoroa
Improvements have been made to Ōmokoroa Rd and Western Ave.
Batten down the hatches: Beaches close as wind and rain worsens
Beaches remain closed as more wind and rain is driven into the Bay.
Bridge St section sold to Kāinga Ora
The homes are being built at Ōpōrtiki College by building academy students.
Premium stories of 2022: Top tips for saving on your grocery bill: Three families share their secrets
The families open their books showing just how much they spend each week on food.
Year in Review: October 2022
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Samantha Motion: The raw, burning regret of slacking off in the sun
OPINION: The blistering was so extensive and painful I couldn’t leave the house for days.