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'Beach days and muggy nights': What the Bay will have plenty of this summer

The warm weather is good for those on holiday but it brings some concerns for farmers.

Money Year in Review: May to August

Here's what made headlines in Money from May to August.

Twenty-two new cases in the Bay, 4 in Lakes over last two days, new locations of interest

Several new close contact locations of interest have also been released.

$350,000 Lotto win in Waihī, three wins in Rotorua, Waihī and Bay of $18,000

The $350,000 winning ticket was sold at New World Waihi.

Fallen tree blocks lane in Eastern Bay

A fallen tree has blocked traffic on State Highway 2.

Dawn Picken: Rethinking what it means to turn the page on another year

Opinion: Let's take the pressure off 2022 and ourselves to make the next year wonderful.

Premium Debate: Subscriber views on the new IRD rules for bach owners

Have your say by going to bayofplentytimes.co.nz and becoming a Premium subscriber.

Bay campgrounds get summer boost even after implementing vaccine passes

Guests staying at many campsites and huts this summer will need to be vaccinated.

Luke Kirkness: Anxious days ahead after Omicron discovery

OPINION: Some of us may feel battle-hardened, others more battle-weary.

New Year Honours: A policeman, Olympian and a golfer

11 Bay locals are being honoured for their services to community, arts and sport.

Letters: What happened to all the 'shovel ready' projects?

Our readers have their say.

'Giving back' Tauranga honouree's passion

Hotel co-owner recognised for her volunteer work with the intellectually disabled

Truckie twins thought honour 'was a hoax' - or a tax demand

Twin founders of Taylor Brother's Transport say their business is "a team effort".

'Don't walk by stuff that's wrong': Honoured top cop's message to community

Andy McGregor says community engagement is the key to effective policing.

'I couldn't have done it without her': Keith Carter awarded Queen's Service Medal

Keith says his wife deserved the award as much as he did.

One person in moderate condition after water incident

St John was alerted to the incident at 6.16pm.