Anzac Day in the Bay

Photos by Bay of Plenty Times photographers John Borren and George Novak.

Readers photos of damaged caused by flooding around the Bay.

The Midnight Circus. Photos by: http://pushinguppixels.co.nz

Bay Rodders' Nostalgia Drags - Photos: Colin Smith.

Salvors are working through the final stages of cutting Rena's bow.

The Red Checkers acrobatic/precision flying team from the Royal New Zealand Air Force diplayed their skill over Tauranga yesterday. Chief photographer John Borren was there to capture their feats.

Port of Tauranga - Port of the future

Air ballon ride at Pillans Point School in Tauranga - March 27th, 2013. Photos: Mark McKeown / Musae Studios.

CCTV footage of the attempted robbery of the Crazy Clearance and Convenience Store on Cameron Rd

Omanu fronted with a record 67 athletes, joining nearly 250 other club members competing on Mount Maunganui's Main Beach in a range of events, as the masters concept continues to grow.

Car fire on Taumata Rd

Hairy Maclary character Hercules Morse is going to immortalised in bronze on the Tauranga waterfront.

Scrub fire in Welcome Bay.

Rena salvage operations have already cost $275 million. The community is to be consulted on what happens next.

Baypark Speedway on Saturday night. Photos: Colin Smith.

Te Puke Endurocross. Photos by Colin Smith.

A great turnout and scorching weather for Summerfest.

Hot rods and historic racing cars at the Waihi Beach Dirt Track Club.

Blaze in Papamoa.

Photos of a house fire on Te Koari Drive in Brookfield, supplied by Tony Lee and Brayden Lee.

Tauranga boutique Seafood Festival 2013. Photos by: Kutz Photography.

Police try to locate the owner of this abandoned vehicle found on Papamoa Beach near the Kaituna River mouth.

A day on the water ended on a sour note for four Tauranga men, when their boat was swamped and sunk while anchored off Mauao.

Here is a selection of stunning photos depicting summer in the Bay.

Pulses races as the earth shakes. Photos: Colin Smith.

A man suffered serious burns after a pot of oil burst into flames. Water was then thrown on to the flames in an attempt to put the fire out, causing an explosion.

Photos taken by George Novak at the annual Interislander Summer Festival Tauranga Races.

New Years Eve 2012-2013 at Mount Maunganui. Photos by George Novak. Exodus festival, Papamoa East. Photos: Martine Rolls.

Cruise ships are frequently referred to as floating hotels but the Celebrity Solstice is so chock full of features it is more like a floating resort.