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In photos: Cyclone Vaianu as it made landfall in North Island

New Zealand Herald visual journalists deployed around the North Island to cover Cyclone Vaianu as it made landfall. Here are their images.

Oceans ‘26

New Zealand’s largest junior surf lifesaving event Oceans ‘26 held at Pāpāmoa Beach. Photo / Surf Lifesaving NZ

Steamers players in the Māori All Blacks

Five Bay of Plenty Steamers players have been selected in the Māori All Blacks.

Whakaari/White Island plume

A large plume rises above Whakaari/White Island this morning. Photos / Facebook

Bay of Plenty kiwifruit orchard with sea views hits market

A 18.2ha property along Western Bay of Plenty’s coast which includes two homes and an established ‘early-start’ kiwifruit orchard is on the market

Summer Haze music festival at Wharepai Domain, Tauranga

Music fans travel to Tauranga to see legendary US band The Roots and a host of other acts.

AIMS Games 2024 Day three - Te Puke schools

Action from Te Puke Intermediate and Te Ranga School teams in the hockey, rip rugby, girls and boys rugby and netball competitions from day 3 of AIMS Games 2024.

Te Puke High School Multicultural concert

One of the highlights of last week’s Cultural Week at Te Puke High School was the annual multicultural concert. Stuart Whitaker went along.

2024 Bay of Plenty and Central Plateau Registered Master Builders House of the Year competition.

Winners at the 2024 Bay of Plenty and Central Plateau Registered Master Builders House of the Year competition.

Juicy Fest 2025 line up

More artists have been added to the Juicy Fest 2025 line up. Photos / Supplied

Truck rolls on State Highway 29A

Scene of the crash at the roundabout of SH29A and Welcome Bay Rd, Hairini.

Te Pati Māori protest in Tauranga in photos

More than 2500 people have marched on State Highway 2 after gathering at Whareroa Reserve this morning. Photo / Alex Cairns

Protest on Hewletts Road

More than 2500 people have marched on State Highway 2 and Hewlett’s Road after gathering at Whareroa Reserve this morning to join a national day of disruption launched by Te Pāti Māori to coincide with Budget day.

Brazil floods

South Brazil is experiencing severe flooding. Rio Grande do Sul State disaster. Photo / Jeff Botega, @jeffbotega.

Photos: 2024 Waikato and Bay of Plenty Architecture Awards.

2024 Waikato and Bay of Plenty Architecture Awards.

Tā moko symposium

Tā moko symposium at Te Puia in Rotorua.

One wahine's Moko kauae journey

Tatiana Kiwi-Knight receives her moko kauae in Rotorua, surrounded by whānau.

An inside look at Elizabeth Towers

The Bay of Plenty Times had an exclusive tour of the new development's apartments and shared spaces.

Pukehina Surf 'n'Sand Autorama

118th Te Puke A&P Show

Stuart Whitaker went along to the latest edition of Te Puke's A&P Show on Saturday

Annual Sikh Parade in Tauranga

The annual Sikh Sangat Tauranga Parade on Sunday celebrates the birth of 10th Master Guru Gobind Singh JI and showcases Sikh culture.

L.A.B. live at Tauranga's Wharepai Domain, 2023

L.A.B smashed their summer show at Wharepai Domain on Thursday with support acts Troy Kingi and Sir Dave Dobbyn.

Alex Cairns' photos of the year 2023

Bay of Plenty Times visual journalist Alex Cairns top photos of 2023.

More than 1000 people march in Tauranga protesting 'anti-Māori' policies

More than 1000 people march in Tauranga protesting 'anti-Māori' policies. Photos / Alex Cairns

Yacht grounded in Pilot Bay

Yacht grounded in Pilot Bay. Video / Rosalie Crawford

Windsurfer in Welcome Bay during Cyclone Vaianu

Windsurfer in Welcome Bay during Cyclone Vaianu. Video / Michael Lenihan

Fire on powerline caused by fallen tree branch

A downed tree branch has caused powerlines to come down on on Waikete Rd in Welcome Bay.

Digger creating 'sacrificial foredune' at Waihi Beach

Western Bay of Plenty Council are creating sacrificial sand dunes along Waihī Beach in preparation for the forecast severe weather this weekend. Video / Mat Taylor