Bay of Plenty Times is looking back at the stories of 2022.

John Williams looks after faithful guide dogs Gracie and Omar in their retirement.

The quake was 5 kilometres deep and hit at 5:39am.

It was looking like the best summer in three years - until this week.

Civil Defence urges campers to hatch a wet weather plan head of 30 hr-plus deluge.

“It’s pretty awesome - obviously after Covid, it’s pretty nice to see everyone out again.”

Children among seven people injured as two cars collide on State Highway 2 near Waihi. Video / Auckland Westpac Rescue Helicopters

The enduring British reggae band will play at at Trustpower Baypark tomorrow.

The parents named their daughter Amaanat which means God’s treasure.

Two other people remain in a critical condition, police say.

"If we weren’t working [...] we’d be at the Mount burning ourselves and lying out there."

Cruise ship Viking Orion was restricted to visiting approved ports.

Police said one person was treated with CPR but died at the scene about 4pm today

Bay of Plenty Times is looking back at the stories of 2022.

It is the second vandalism incident against lifeguard towers in three days.

'It’s important to look after the environment because this is the only earth we have.'

'We’ve got the biggest lineup of the summer festivals for sure,' event manager says.

Tairua shark expert Dr Riley Elliott is on a mission to tag 20 great whites.

Famous Last Words and L.A.B. played in front of sold-out crowds.

Eyewitness says the inflatable castle blew about 50m to 100m.

Eyewitness says the inflatable castle blew about 50m to 100m.

Five free community events aimed at the family.

But there's still plenty of accommodation in Tauranga after January 4.