Will Fransen spent nearly 24 hours drifting in the ocean without even a life jacket.

The number of dog-related incidents including dog attacks this year revealed.

Safety advice for swimmers also follows slew of shark sightings in the area.

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Plus, 'tonnes of shark sightings' in busy day for Bay of Plenty and Coromandel lifeguards.

Experts say these sighting are common this time of year.

'It’s going to hurt him for a long time ... for two young lives to be taken so tragically'

Inquiries into the circumstances of the crash are ongoing.

Bay of Plenty road toll drops but a top cop is not celebrating.

“It was the longest hours of my life.”

Broadcaster describes dramatic scenes to followers as shark cruises shallows.

And agencies are expecting an influx this holiday period.

Hato Hone St John was notified of the incident at 11.50am.

Roads will be closed in Tauranga CBD as the event takes place at Wharepai Domain.

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

However, the National Poisons Centre warns against eating wild mushrooms.

Once, an entire recycling truck’s contents weighing 4.38t were sent to landfill.

Community events have been cancelled but fireworks may still go ahead.

A Severe Thunderstorm Warning has been issued for the centre of the North Island.

Tips from wellness and life coaches for success in 2024.

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

Motorists are asked to avoid the area.

'We all have a responsibility to ensure our friends and whānau are safe this summer.'

One person initially died after the crash between a car and a petrol tanker.

Thirty years of outstanding service in public and private practice has been acknowledged.

50 years ago, this QSM recipient set target to volunteer 10 per cent of his working week.

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