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!['So thankful': Injured White Island guide awake and talking](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
'So thankful': Injured White Island guide awake and talking
'He is doing as good as we could hope for with the injuries he has got.'
![Sold out Bay Dreams festival kicks off](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Sold out Bay Dreams festival kicks off
Bay Dreams festival-goers are streaming into Baypark.
![Mall expansions: Bayfair's new cinema to open in New Year](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Mall expansions: Bayfair's new cinema to open in New Year
How much bigger can our shopping malls get?
![Rap star to play Bay festival after Immigration ban lifted](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Rap star to play Bay festival after Immigration ban lifted
Immigration clears US star to play at festival after reviewing 5 year old ban
!['Dead in water for hours': Man found in Whangamatā harbour identified](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
'Dead in water for hours': Man found in Whangamatā harbour identified
Three serious beach incidents occurred this afternoon.
![White Island survivor who suffered horrific burns is 'up and alert'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
White Island survivor who suffered horrific burns is 'up and alert'
Family of a White Island tragedy survivor has revealed he is "up and alert".
![Police investigate death near Waihī Beach after brawl reported](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Police investigate death near Waihī Beach after brawl reported
Police attended reports of disorder in Bowentown shortly before 1am.
![It's water polo ... with a twist](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
It's water polo ... with a twist
After a successful debut, Water Polo on the Waterfront is back.
![Opinion: Shout out to the unsung gems behind our honourees](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Opinion: Shout out to the unsung gems behind our honourees
Recognising the people who quietly make way for greatness.
![Boy, 12, saves men from rip at the Mount: 'He just kept a level head'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Boy, 12, saves men from rip at the Mount: 'He just kept a level head'
Freddie Mitchell saved two people from a rip at the Mount.
![Rotorua woman ordered to pay $26,000 to ex-employee](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Rotorua woman ordered to pay $26,000 to ex-employee
The ex-employee said she "needed that income" as the sole earner for two young children.
![From NZ to Miami: Anna's cheerleading adventure](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
From NZ to Miami: Anna's cheerleading adventure
Anna Grigson is enjoying the cheerleading experience of a lifetime.
![Shock closure of mountain bike trails after sacred lake disrespected](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Shock closure of mountain bike trails after sacred lake disrespected
'This is one of those situations where the actions of a few have impacted the many.'
![White Island teen survivor watches funeral for entire family from hospital bed](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
White Island teen survivor watches funeral for entire family from hospital bed
Jesse watched a livestream of the funerals from his bedside today.
![Building consents: Tauranga's top five 2019 builds](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Building consents: Tauranga's top five 2019 builds
The first stage of the new Mainfreight facility was approved in January 2019.
![New Year's Eve and New Year's Day set to see best temps this week](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
New Year's Eve and New Year's Day set to see best temps this week
Get beach ready - more fine and sunny days expected this week.
![Four saved in dramatic Maketū water rescue](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Four saved in dramatic Maketū water rescue
"I had a quick look out the window and could see four heads floating."
![White Island eruption: Rāhui officially lifted](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
White Island eruption: Rāhui officially lifted
The temporary ritual prohibition was lifted at 1pm today.
!['So so itchy': Mount Maulers back for another year](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
'So so itchy': Mount Maulers back for another year
Local noticeboards have been abuzz with chatter about the sand crawlers.
![From failing School Cert to a New Zealand Order of Merit](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
From failing School Cert to a New Zealand Order of Merit
The people, environment, forests, lakes and climate keeps him in Rotorua.
![Tauranga's top 10 sporting moments that thrilled in 2019](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Tauranga's top 10 sporting moments that thrilled in 2019
The Bay of Plenty Times' sports team picks out their favourite sporting moments of 2019.
![Person rescued from Mount Maunganui beach](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Person rescued from Mount Maunganui beach
One person experienced difficulty in the water near Marine Parade.
![Funeral for Whakatāne Hospital ICU nurse delayed](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Funeral for Whakatāne Hospital ICU nurse delayed
A funeral service for Whakatāne ICU nurse killed in a crash has been put on hold.
![The 'life-changing' accident that put one teen in a wheelchair](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
The 'life-changing' accident that put one teen in a wheelchair
Oceana Cameron talks exclusively about the day that changed everything.
![Surf rescue: 'I thought she was gone'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Surf rescue: 'I thought she was gone'
Chaz Gibbons-Campbell desperately searched underwater for girl he was trying to save.
![International racers gear up for Baypark Speedway](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
International racers gear up for Baypark Speedway
Baypark Speedway is hosting a round of the International Midget Car Series.
![Rotokākahi, Green Lake, bans breached? Solutions sought](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Rotokākahi, Green Lake, bans breached? Solutions sought
"The volume of traffic out there really has jumped dramatically".
![Triathletes gone Wilde: Hayden wins again](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Triathletes gone Wilde: Hayden wins again
Whakatāne's Hayden Wilde has capped off a stellar year with a win.
![What happened next: Peter Oakes, the 57-year-old Kiwi bloke learning to swim](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
What happened next: Peter Oakes, the 57-year-old Kiwi bloke learning to swim
He's breaking down any and all stigmas that exist around learning to swim as an adult.