Year in Review: July 2022
Bay of Plenty Times is looking back at the stories of 2022.
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'Disgusting': Vandals target lifeguard tower, urine and faecal matter found
It is the second vandalism incident against lifeguard towers in three days.
'Freak gust' blamed for runaway bouncy castle incident that injured five
A father says about 20 people jumped on the large inflatable to help.
Premium stories of 2022: The industry paying $100,000+ salaries - and still can't find enough workers
Anna Browne has traded her hairdressing scissors for a 40-tonne crane.
Jo Raphael: New Year's resolutions need stickability
OPINION: Congratulations — you made it to a new year, now what will you do?
Making New Year’s resolutions? Five young people share their hopes for 2023
'It’s important to look after the environment because this is the only earth we have.'
Bay Dreams: About 15,000 people expected at music festival
'We’ve got the biggest lineup of the summer festivals for sure,' event manager says.
Scientist spots eight great whites in holiday hotspot
Tairua shark expert Dr Riley Elliott is on a mission to tag 20 great whites.
'Talk to someone': Farmer confidence knocked as costs rise
Some farmers indicated they are considering exiting the industry due to concerns.
Live music and emergencies as Tauranga rings in new year
Famous Last Words and L.A.B. played in front of sold-out crowds.
Premium stories of 2022: High school dropout to building boss and association president
"You don't necessarily need to be an academic genius to succeed in life."
New Year’s horror: Bouncy castle blows away - five injured
Eyewitness says the inflatable castle blew about 50m to 100m.
New Year horror as bouncy castle blows away; one person hospitalised
Eyewitness says the inflatable castle blew about 50m to 100m.
Families out in force to celebrate New Year's Eve
Five free community events aimed at the family.
Full campsites, busy restaurants: Holiday season off to good start
But there's still plenty of accommodation in Tauranga after January 4.
How to take care of your mental health this summer
A wellness expert said there was nothing more "uplifting" than being in nature.
Year in Review: June 2022
Bay of Plenty Times is looking back at the stories of 2022.
Luke Kirkness: Drink-driving tests must be ramped up to address the issue
OPINION: The number of breath tests and driving under the influence convictions has shrunk
Premium stories of 2022: 'We heard screams coming from the sea': Dramatic rip rescue at Mount beach
'It was a stroke of luck we were there in the right time and place.'
Pass or fail? - New Zealand's report card
OPINION: Did New Zealand pass or fail this year its report card this year?
How to party safely: Life-saving tips for NYE revellers from first responders
“Look after your friends and stick together."
New Year Honours: Doctor, ‘saint’, and now Sir Ashley Bloomfield
“I look back at that with a sense of pride, in what we achieved as a country.”
Veteran, cyclist, former mayor, translator among Eastern Bay's New Year Honours recipients
Six people from the Eastern Bay of Plenty are being honoured this New Year.
'What more could you want?': Tauranga art historian acknowledged in New Year Honours
Penelope Jackson says she is ‘amazed and humbled’ at appointment.
From a $12m to $270m business: Former CEO a New Year appointment
She was“surprised” and “very humbled” by the honour.
From Italy to Napier to Tauranga: New Year honouree's journey
Patricia Tondi acknowledged for services to the Italian community.
'Together we can do more': Passionate Tauranga environmentalist honoured
Tauranga iwi leader recognised for services to the environment and Māori-Crown relations.
Four Tauranga residents among New Year Honours
The honourees have been acknowledged for their services to a range of causes.
‘It felt like she was there’: Dawn Picken's life celebrated with sunrise climb
About 80 people climbed to meet the sunrise in silent tribute to the beloved Dawn Picken.
Sonya Bateson: Respect the power of the ocean
Opinion: Suddenly, I felt myself being dragged out to sea. It all happened so fast.
'A good few days': Modest Williamson plays down record-breaking knock
Williamson remained his stoic self when asked how he felt about his latest feat.
Year in Review: May 2022
Bay of Plenty Times is looking back at the stories of 2022.
Premium stories of 2022: 'Unaffordable': Developers balk at proposal to charge homes $2500 a year
The concerns were some of many regarding big changes facing the city.
Pelé, Brazil’s mighty king of ‘beautiful game,’ has died
Pelé, Brazil’s mighty king of football, has died.