The Bay of Plenty Times is looking back at the stories of 2022.

Despite event cancellations, backpackers are full with many punters going to Bay Dreams.

Before you make that split-second decision, ask yourself is it a matter of life and death?

Bad weather has forced organisers to postpone its January 7 race meeting.

OPINION: A connection with nature is vital for our personal wellbeing.

Some had spent thousands of dollars travelling to Tauranga for the star-studded event.

OPINION: The blistering was so extensive and painful I couldn’t leave the house for days.

Mount Maunganui Lotto player strikes it lucky.

'This shark is just doing what a shark does... they hunt fish.'

'It is still too early to ascertain exactly what took place' - council.

“It’s pretty awesome - obviously after Covid, it’s pretty nice to see everyone out again.”

The parents named their daughter Amaanat which means God’s treasure.

"If we weren’t working [...] we’d be at the Mount burning ourselves and lying out there."

'It’s important to look after the environment because this is the only earth we have.'

'We’ve got the biggest lineup of the summer festivals for sure,' event manager says.

Tairua shark expert Dr Riley Elliott is on a mission to tag 20 great whites.

Famous Last Words and L.A.B. played in front of sold-out crowds.

Eyewitness says the inflatable castle blew about 50m to 100m.

Eyewitness says the inflatable castle blew about 50m to 100m.

But there's still plenty of accommodation in Tauranga after January 4.

“Look after your friends and stick together."