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One dead after water-related incident in Mount Maunganui

Beachgoers and lifeguards bring struggling swimmers to shore.

Dahm brothers make it one win apiece at Baypark Speedway

While Super Saloon driver Sam Waddell has six wins from nine starts at Tauranga venue.

Year in Review: October 2021

The Bay of Plenty Times is looking back at the stories of 2021.

No jab, no job: Nurses, midwives among 36 Bay of Plenty DHB staff sacked

All DHB staff were required to have had their first Covid-19 vaccine by November 15.

Bay of Plenty 'heat swell' triggers MetService alert, thunderstorm watch today

And today is looking to become another scorcher.

Great white knocks small boat as shark sightings increase

A shark expert warns there could be more encounters to come.

Residents in isolation as retirement village worker tests positive for Covid

The staff member is awaiting PCR test results and isolating at home.

Comment: Booster shots and Māori the next targets

The Bay of Plenty was one of the last to reach 90 per cent

'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.

'Don't be a munter': Man who lost parents in road smash speaks out

Tony Hadlow remembers the day his life changed forever, and hopes it'll change yours.

Serious crash involving car and pedestrian in Tauranga

The crash on Waihi Road was reported to police at 9.40pm tonight.

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.

Fallen tree blocks lane in Eastern Bay

A fallen tree has blocked traffic on State Highway 2.

Bay campgrounds get summer boost even after implementing vaccine passes

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

Hopes of travel, Covid's end for 2022 - but first, 'a good night'

And what they hope 2022 brings.