Bay of Plenty Times photographers John Borren and George Novak have been out documenting the clean up of the large oil spill in Tauranga Harbour this week. Workers in protective gear cleaned parts of the shoreline in Maungatapu, piling oil-coated vegetation and debris into plastic bags along the shore.
A heavy fuel oil spill has leaked throughout Tauranga Harbour, lining the Tauranga Marina and reaching as far as Maungatapu.
Thousands turned out at Tauranga Domain to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Gallipoli landings on Anzac Day. George Novak was there.
Reporters out in the field attend Anzac Day dawn services in Tauranga and Mount Maunganui.
Many of those took the chance to parade pass the cenotaph including many of the veterans and members of the armed forces. This was followed by the breaking of drums as the New Zealand flag was raised. A karakia, or prayer, was recited by Komatua Huikakahu Kawe from Ngati Ranginui followed by an address by Mayor Stuart Crosby who welcomed dignitaries and veterans.
Schools across the Bay of Plenty have marked the 100 year anniversary of New Zealand and Australian troops landing on the shores of Gallipoli.
Bay of Plenty Times photojournalist Ruth Keber has joined New Zealand Vanuatu Rebuild in helping repair the shattered island nation. Here are some photos from the team’s trip so far.
Bay of Plenty Times photojournalist Ruth Keber joined more than a dozen other volunteers in flying to Vanuatua to help the island nation rebuild after Cyclone Pam.
The Songkran Water Festival was a treat for all the senses in Greerton. George Novak was there to catch the action.
Easter in the Park at Mount Maunganui was a fun place to be yesterday, as George Novak discovered.
National under-15 boys’ secondary schools, and North Island under-19 girls’ and under-15 girls’ secondary schools rugby sevens finals at Blake Park, Mount Maunganui, on Friday. Andrew Warner was there.
Junior athletes were out in force for the Marra Minis Sprint Triathlon at Pilot Bay. George Novak was there to capture all the action.
George Novak was at Mount Maunganui Main Beach yesterday as huge swells from the aftermath of Cyclone Pam pounded the shoreline. Leisure Island and Mauao base track were closed.
Cyclone Pam pumped up the swell for hardy surfers at Mount Main beach yesterday. George Novak took the photographs.
Mount Beach Bald was a Child Cancer Foundation nationwide fundraiser last Saturday. Andrew Warner was there.
Headway Brain Injury Association BOP held a charity event at ASB Arena at Baypark yesterday to raise awareness of the group. George Novak went along.
A snapshot of spray paint artist Owen Dippie's works throughout Tauranga city over the years.
Lots of fun was to be had at the two-day Aongatete Music Festival at Katikati on Friday and Saturday. Informality was the key as local talent Wild Clovers and Australian band Wizard and Oz spearheaded the musical line up. George Novak was there.
Motorheads strut their stuff at the All Ford Day car show at Mount Maunganui. Andrew Warner caught the action.
Andrew Warner caught all the fun at the Welcome Bay Family Music Festival.
Bay of Plenty Polytechnic students came together to get down and dirty in the annual mud run, marking the beginning of study year.
Photographer Andrew Warner captured the fun at the Maketu Kai Moana Festival held at the Te Puke A&P Showgrounds.
Final round Grant Clements Memorial golf tournament at Mount Maunganui Golf Club.
Town joined country at the annual Te Puke A&P Show on Saturday. Photographer Andrew Warner went to check it out and returned with these images.
Luke Reid from OnPoint Photography captures the action at this year's D1NZ drifting champs held at Baypark Stadium over the weekend.
Photographer George Novak was at McLaren Falls Park recently as visitors were cooling off in the water.
There were a few small surprises along the way, but the Bay of Plenty Times NZ Beach Volleyball Champs at Main Beach went according to form when it mattered most.