This is our pick of the photos taken by our staff photographers and published in the Bay of Plenty Times.

ITM Cup: Steamers vs Canterbury at Bay Park, Mount Maunganui. Photos by Joel Ford, Bay of Plenty Times.

Shoppers in downtown Tauranga looked on in awe as the Tauranga fire service rescued a seagull that was dangling from a lamp post. Photos: Katie Cox

This is our pick of the photos taken by our staff photographers and published in the Bay of Plenty Times.

Shearing sheep before lambing in Rick Burke's Katikati woolshed. Photos: Elaine Fisher.

Baywide Rugby Club Finals - Greerton Park - Tauranga 2011. Photos: Chris Callinan. Click here for photo sales.

The Boobs on Bikes parade made an eventful pass through Tauranga's CBD today. Bay of Plenty Times photographers were there to capture the action.

The Bay of Plenty Steamers pummelled Waikato in Rotorua to go 8 points clear at the top of the ITM Cup table. Daily Post photographer Andrew Warner was at the game.

Chloe Wright has poured her imagination and creativity into The French Country House at Pahoia, north of Tauranga. Photos: John Borren.

All Blacks coach Graham Henry's concern over the weight and fitness levels of All Blacks halfback Weepu and wing Sivivatu saw them packed off to Tauranga for a gut-busting session with Gordon Tietjens at Blake Park. Photos: Mark McKeown.

A race that took 25 minutes longer to complete than it did a year ago provides the first clue about a considerably tougher 2011 edition of the Tarawera 100. Photos by Colin Smith.

These grand old pictures have been supplied by the Andersen family of Tauranga, who have let us share a glimpse into the trucking world in a very young Tauranga.

The Tauranga ASB 2011 Stage Challenge at Baycourt - Photos: Katie Cox and Stuart Whitaker. Click here for photo sales.

Mauao, cruise ships and the stunning Bay of Plenty coastline were again amongst the hotly-contested favourites at the fifth annual Bay of Plenty Times/Bethlehem Foundation Photo Auction held at the Sebel Trinity Wharf Hotel. Photos by Katie Cox.

Dancing with the Stars evening at Greerton Hall. Photos: Katie Cox

A time lapse camera recording construction of the new TECT Arena at Baypark Stadium has led to the creation of a new drive-in movie festival. Photos by Katie Cox. Click here for photo sales.

The Bay of Plenty Times published a photo essay on Wednesday with photos taken at the Greerton Birds Show held last weekend. Here are some more beautiful birds.

Team New Zealand's 70-foot Volvo Open 70-class yacht was put through its paces for the first time from Auckland to Tauranga, with Bay of Plenty Times sports editor Kelly Exelby tagging along for an exhilarating ride.

People celebrate the marriage of Prince William and Catherine Middleton.

Junior Motocross Nationals in Tokoroa: The future stars of Kiwi motocross. Photos by Colin Smith.

The Bay of Plenty Times Big Charity Auction for Child Cancer Foundation. Photos by Joel Ford.

Hundreds braved the wet weather to be at the Mount Maunganui RSA dawn service and the Tauranga RSA's Anzac Day Dawn Service to commemorate those who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country. Photos by Mark McKeown. Copyright - Bay of Plenty Times. Click here for photo sales.

National Jazz Festival 2011. Photos by Mark McKeown and Chris Callinan. Copyright - Bay of Plenty Times. Click here for photo sales.

ANZAC Feature - 2011. Compiled by Betty Eaton-Woodcock, to remember those who served in foreign battlefields for our country.

Top international skateboarder Chima Ferguson was among a line-up of big-name pro board riders who dazzled young fans with their aerial antics at the Arataki skate bowl yesterday afternoon. Photos by Joel Ford. Copyright: Bay of Plenty Times. Click here for photo sales.

The 2011 ANZ Netball Championships: Waikato/Bay of Plenty Magic vs NSW Swifts at the QEYC in Tauranga. Photos by: Mark McKeown. Copyright: Mark McKeown Photography/Bay of Plenty Times. Click here for photo sales.

Bay of Plenty Times sports reporter and photographer Jamie Troughton is on the Gold Coast covering the Australian surf lifesaving championships. We hope you enjoy this selection of his photos. Copyright: Bay of Plenty Times. Click here for photo sales.

The Nostalgia drags remains a special event with a relaxed atmosphere and fascinating cars. A near-record 163 entries took part this year, including 10 front-engine dragsters, plus a big turnout of pre-72 muscle cars and T-Buckets. Photos by Colin Smith. Click here for photo sales. 

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