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Year in Review: May 2019

Here's what made headlines in May.

Ben O'Leary's favourite places in the Bay of Plenty and why

Drax Project are excited to be home and say that will come through in their gigs.

'Flapping his little wings about': Firefighters rescue baby blue penguin

A little blue penguin was found struggling in the surf.

'So so itchy': Mount Maulers back for another year

Local noticeboards have been abuzz with chatter about the sand crawlers.

A look back at stories that made headlines in the 2010s

A look at some of the biggest stories of the decade.

Tauranga's top 10 sporting moments that thrilled in 2019

The Bay of Plenty Times' sports team picks out their favourite sporting moments of 2019.

Funeral for Whakatāne Hospital ICU nurse delayed

A funeral service for Whakatāne ICU nurse killed in a crash has been put on hold.

International racers gear up for Baypark Speedway

Baypark Speedway is hosting a round of the International Midget Car Series.

Traffic bedlam: Holiday-makers crawl into Tauranga on SH29

Traffic is heavy heading into the city.

Wilde eager to cap off stellar year with win

The Whakatāne flyer Hayden Wilde will be in action in Tauranga on Friday.

Volunteers give up Christmas to serve festive cheer

About 200 people tucked into a Christmas feast put on by St Peters Church.

Pitbulls blamed for killing cats still on loose

A number of cats have been reported killed by roaming pitbulls in Matua.

Christmas Appeal: From parcel taker to volunteer

Mum who's turned to Foodbank for help is giving back by volunteering her time.

Cricket: Walking in Williamson's footsteps

Tauranga's Ben Pomare and Fergus Lellman share a link with New Zealand cricketing royalty.

Ready, set, shop! Malls prepare for biggest shopping days of the year

Have you done your Christmas shopping?

Letters: Otakiri Springs decision a joke

Readers have their say.

Claymark Ltd to be put to market in January

The pine product manufacturer and exporter was placed in receivership on December 4.

Ōmōkoroa playground: Design concepts out for feedback

The new playground was part of the revamp of the Omokoroa Domain and Esplanade.