Children among seven people injured as two cars collide on State Highway 2 near Waihi. Video / Auckland Westpac Rescue Helicopters

Bay of Plenty Times is looking back at the stories of 2022.

Crash 'up there' with worst that fire chief has seen in the area.

The enduring British reggae band will play at at Trustpower Baypark tomorrow.

The parents named their daughter Amaanat which means God’s treasure.

Two other people remain in a critical condition, police say.

"If we weren’t working [...] we’d be at the Mount burning ourselves and lying out there."

Cruise ship Viking Orion was restricted to visiting approved ports.

It is the second vandalism incident against lifeguard towers in three days.

A father says about 20 people jumped on the large inflatable to help.

'It’s important to look after the environment because this is the only earth we have.'

'We’ve got the biggest lineup of the summer festivals for sure,' event manager says.

Tairua shark expert Dr Riley Elliott is on a mission to tag 20 great whites.

Famous Last Words and L.A.B. played in front of sold-out crowds.

Eyewitness says the inflatable castle blew about 50m to 100m.

Five free community events aimed at the family.

But there's still plenty of accommodation in Tauranga after January 4.

Bay of Plenty Times is looking back at the stories of 2022.

OPINION: Did New Zealand pass or fail this year its report card this year?

“Look after your friends and stick together."

“I look back at that with a sense of pride, in what we achieved as a country.”

Six people from the Eastern Bay of Plenty are being honoured this New Year.