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Bay of Plenty Times is looking back at the stories of 2023.

An iwi provider has a waiting list and backlog for its social services for the first time.

The fire began on Saturday night and burned through about 37ha of scrub and pine slash.

A dry summer with “plenty of clear skies”.

Bay of Plenty Times is looking back at the stories of 2023.

A single vehicle collided with a power pole and lines came down across the road.

The huge fire has been described as 'a beast' and like a 'taniwha'.

'It’s just the best thing that could have ever happened to him.'

Seven months ago, the 60-year-old wasn't sure he'd live long enough to see Christmas.

Firefighters are fighting a blaze on Matakana Island off the Bay of Plenty.

There have been two crashes in the North Island and one in the South.

It's been a pleasant surprise for the foodbank as people battle a cost-of-living crisis.

For some people Christmas Day is still a working day, but one with a difference.

Water is deemed safe but some locals have linked it to them getting sick.

North Island will be under a moist and humid northerly air flow.

Two people have minor injuries.

"We want to do whatever we can to help".

'It’s looking like it’s going to be a great summer.'

James Denyer says now is the time to rest and re-invigorate with family and friends.

The band is set to part ways next year.

$3.7m home wrecked on Saturday by a blaze that drew more than 40 firefighters.

Ongoing projects will hopefully be completed early in 2024.

Firefighters spent most of the night at one call out early in the month.

Emergency services were called around 11.40am.

Business owner says donations positively impact staff and create “culture of giving".

About 24 banana boxes a week of fresh produce are donated to the foodbank.

Contractors will pause work from midday tomorrow through to 8am on January 8.