Getting doused in coloured dust raised $28,000 for charity at Tauranga's first Colour Dash. Almost 2000 entrants walked or ran around the Tauranga Racecourse yesterday at their own speed and were doused in coloured dust as they went.
Hundreds of people have joined the search for Jack, who went missing after a rogue wave swept the five-year-old out to sea several days ago. Bay Times' photographer George Novak was there.
The search for five-year-old Jack Dixon is now in its fourth day. Jack has been missing since he was swept away by a large wave on Wednesday about midday.
Coastline Seniors went down 16-52 to Waikato Seniors in the rugby league rep game at Brookfield’s Maharaia Winiata Memorial Park on Saturday. George Novak took the photos.
Tauranga Boys’ College old boys took on their present-day counterparts in the school’s Past v Present sports afternoon on Friday. John Borren was there to snap some of the action.
The crowds rolled up to celebrate 50 years of the Kenworth in New Zealand Truck Show at the ASB Arena on Saturday. Andrew Warner took the photos.
Tai Mitchell rugby came to the Tauranga Domain on Saturday when Bay of Plenty took on Auckland West. Conditions were difficult with a slippery surface but the game produced plenty of action and a win to the Aucklanders. Photos by Andrew Warner.
Photographers John Borren and George Novak capture the action and speed of students taking part in this year's AIMS Games.
The Tauriko Business Estate was the venue on Saturday for the 2014 Athletics NZ Road Championships. Athletes from all over New Zealand competed over various distances in grades from juniors through to masters, with the featured senior men’s and women’s event run over 10km. Photos by Andrew Warner.
A show of vintage and classic cars was a feature of Father’s Day celebrations at Mount Maunganui yesterday. George Novak was there.
Mount Maunganui’s Blake Park was the venue for four exciting games of rugby on Saturday on finals day of the Western Bay JMC grades. Teams competing in under-10 through to under-13 grades were in action in front of a large crowd. Andrew Warner captured these images.
A wonderful day of football was held at Fergusson Park on Saturday for the 50th anniversary of the Otumoetai Football Club. The weather was kind and players of all ages joined in the celebrations. Photographer Andrew Warner captured all the action.
Bellevue school celebrates Maria Montessori's birthday. George Novak was there to capture the event.
One hundred classic and modified cars gathered on Marine Parade, Mount Maunganui, at the weekend. Andrew Warner captured these images
Year 4, 5 and 6 girls enjoyed a White Ferns’ coaching clinic this weekend. Andrew was there
The inaugural Western Bay of Plenty Primary Schools Girls Rugby 10s Tournament was held in Papamoa on the weekend.
The Women’s Lifestyle Expo drew crowds to the ASB Arena at Baypark over the weekend. Photographer Andrew Warner dropped by to capture the atmosphere on Saturday.
Tauranga SPCA’s annual Cupcake Day fundraiser was held at the shelter over the weekend. Andrew Warner went along.
Aquinas College was looking for a place in the Division One First XV final when it took on Trident High School. Andrew Warner caught some of the action.
Rotorua Boys’ High School and Tauranga Boys’ College fought for the Bay of Plenty secondary school rugby title at Nicholson Field on Saturday. Andrew Warner went along.
Cool Cars for Cure Kids, a car show and family fun day out at Bethlehem Town Centre, raised money for Cure Kids’ Red Nose Day. Andrew Warner was there.
The Bethlehem College Festival of Hockey lived up to its name on Friday when the Bethlehem College girls (in red and blue) clashed with the girls of Hauraki Plains College. Photographer John Borren was there to capture the action.
The inaugural Pride of New Zealand regional winners were announced in Tauranga this week. Photographer George Novak was there to capture the finalists and winners.
Andrew Warner popped in to the Otumoetai College annual Bookarama fundraiser.
The Tauranga City Mariners have made an unbeaten start after two rounds of the rejuvenated SAS Sports Central Basketball Competition. Last week they defeated Turanga Suns and on Saturday took care of Waikato Pistons Development team in a commanding performance at QEII. Photographer ANDREW WARNER was there.
Andrew Warner caught the Mid-Winter Poetry/Art Bash at Tauranga Art Gallery on Friday, which had poetry recitals from three poets, and an exhibition from an artist.
Boardwalks and walkways line the Waikareao Estuary and on a winter’s day are a great place to be, as photographer George Novak discovered.
The Illuminart Festival took place in the Village Square on Chadwick Rd, Greerton. Andrew Warner was there.
A selection of photos capturing Rena's story since the ship grounded on Astrolabe Reef in October 2011.
Bay of Plenty Times photographers John Borren and George Novak have been named finalists at this year's prestigious PANPA media awards. Chief photographer John Borren is a finalist in three categories - Portrait category for his photo London Ballet Beckons, the Features and Lifestyle category for Long Reach to Touch a Finger of God and in the News category for Chopper Rescue Above Falls. George Novak is a finalist in the Features and Lifestyle category for Extreme Close-Up.
The 11-day Tauranga Festival of Performing Arts attracted some 700 children, who danced, sang and put on drama shows. George Novak captured the talent.
The Seriously Good Food Show offered tasty treats galore at Baypark’s ASB Arena on Saturday. Photographer Andrew Warner was there.
Bay of Plenty Times photographer George Novak captured these beautiful images from all around the Bay.
The latest round of Tauranga Hockey’s junior school programme included an entertaining encounter between the girls’ teams of Te Puke College and Katikati College played at the hockey turf at Tauranga Boys’ College on Friday. Andrew Warner took the photos.