Two Bay of Plenty Times photographers have been named finalists at this year's prestigious PANPA media awards.
Chief photographer John Borren is a finalist in three categories.
He is in the Portrait category for his photo London Ballet Beckons, the Features and Lifestyle category for Long Reach to Touch a Finger of God and in the News category for Chopper Rescue Above Falls.
Photographer George Novak is also a finalist in the Features and Lifestyle category for Extreme Close-Up.