Coombes Johnston BMW launched the new X1 and 3 series facelift.

Thousands of women attended the annual Hot Pink Walk in aid of Breast Cancer Support Services.

Local rugby fans got up early yesterday to watch the Rugby World Cup final at the Cornerstone Pub yesterday. George Novak was there to capture all the excitement.

Hundreds of Bay youngsters celebrated their culture and heritage at a new festival. The Pasifika Festival was held at Te Akau ki Papamoa and hosted children from 12 Western Bay of Plenty primary schools. Bay of Plenty Times photographer George Novak was there.

Delighted guests attended the grand opening of the new Tilly & Tiffen, 31b Glasgow St, Tauranga

Soiree Four Charity Dinner and Auction at Mills Reef. The money was raised for Good Neighbour, Homes of Hope, Manado (Tear Fund Mt Mosaic) and Baby Watoto Uganda.

The Charity Ball and Auction and was held at Club Mount Maunganui, sponsored by Professionals NRG Realty Limited, with MC Monique Thomas-Long from The Hits Bay of Plenty.

Pupils, an MP, civic dignitaries and teachers were all at the official opening if a dedicated scooter track at Arataki School last week. In term two last year, the school’s learning focus was on community, with students exploring what the community can do for the school and what the school could do for the community. Room 15, a Year 5/6 class, started thinking about what they could do in the school to create something for the wider community to use. They came up with the idea to build a scooter track on our back field. Over the last term break that idea finally became a reality. The track was partially funded by the Tauranga City Council Community Development Match Fund and was built with the help of Bridgeman Concrete, Ian Kamo and The Concrete People and Bay Landscapes.

Thousands gathered in central Tauranga to mark this year's HOT Pink Walk, in effort to raise money and awareness for breast cancer research.

The National Police Open Day was held at the Tauranga police station yesterday. George Novak was there.

Models are wearing George Edward, sponsored by Blur Eyecare

Models are wearing Augustine, sponsored by Blur Eyecare.

All the entrants wore Sisters and Co, sponsor was Blur Eyecare and MC was Will Johnston, The Hits Bay of Plenty

More than 1000 people attended what turned out to be a win-win Well Child Day. The event saw around 40 groups including health providers and organisations, entertainers and food stalls which all helped to make the day a success.

crowds came out to the Sew Retro sale at the Historic Village on Sunday 11 October, for a one day sale of retro and vintage fabric, tablecloths, clothes, scarves, ties and aprons organised by Turning Point Trust.

Northern District Knights players held a coaching course at Mount Maunganui's Bay Oval on Friday 9th October.

The start of the summer beach volleyball season attracted 100 teams and perfect weather to the Mount main beach on Saturday 10th October.

There were bargains and fun aplenty at the indulge outlet sale on Saturday 10th October.

Photographer Andrew Warner took in the indulge Outlet sale.

The start of the summer beach volleyball season attracted 100 teams and perfect weather to the Mount main beach on Saturday. Andrew Warner snapped the action.

Guests arrived at Macau to farewell Tracey, former CEO of Creative Tauranga

Spring is for sailing and Tauranga Yacht and Power Boat Club has run daytime lessons for youngsters these holidays. The club will also run term-time courses and is also hoping to run a beginners' course for adults in Topaz dinghies starting on October 22. Visit www.yacht.org.nz for more details.

Saturday was a day for younger musos at Mount Maunganui with the inaugural Bay News Mount Factor competition.

There was a large turnout for the opening of Tilda, Wendy's new store at Mt Maunganui.

The concert at Bethlehem Collage Auditorium was organised to raise money for Star Jam

BOP Cricket coaches turned up to give Matua Primary School pupils a chance to try out their cricket skills.

Tauranga car enthusiasts turned out for the Blue September Mystery cruise in Pyes Pa to show their support for those with prostate cancer and raise money for the cause. Photographer George Novak wes there

Greerton celebrated its annual Cherry Blossom Festival on Saturday 26 September, Andrew Warner was there to capture some of the fun

VIP Pre-show drinks at the opening night of Tarnished Frocks and Divas.

Author Jan Goldie combined an exhibition of children's art and the launch of her book, 'Brave's Journey' at The Incubator in the Historic Village. Stuart Whitaker went along