Rachael Pratt said she had a 'very big chunk of flesh' removed from her leg.

The Bay of Plenty Times is looking back at some of the top stories of 2023.

All traffic will be detoured from Tuesday.

'We are so very grateful for the amazing support', says foodbank manager.

The hip hop and R&B festival will come to Tauranga on Sunday.

The crowd of about 8500 was 'pretty well-behaved', the festival organiser says.

Crews from three fire stations fought the blaze.

A rise in the number of roaming dogs increases fear among Rotorua Lakes livestock owners.

The number of dog-related incidents including dog attacks this year revealed.

Plus, 'tonnes of shark sightings' in busy day for Bay of Plenty and Coromandel lifeguards.

Experts say these sighting are common this time of year.

'It’s going to hurt him for a long time ... for two young lives to be taken so tragically'

Inquiries into the circumstances of the crash are ongoing.

Bay of Plenty road toll drops but a top cop is not celebrating.

"This was my husband who had no reason to do this other than to satisfy his own sickness."

“It was the longest hours of my life.”

Broadcaster describes dramatic scenes to followers as shark cruises shallows.

The sunny, warm weather is expected to continue for a few days.

Roads will be closed in Tauranga CBD as the event takes place at Wharepai Domain.

Once, an entire recycling truck’s contents weighing 4.38t were sent to landfill.

'Tomorrow you’ll wake up and it’ll be blue sky and everyone will be happy again.'

Community events have been cancelled but fireworks may still go ahead.

Tips from wellness and life coaches for success in 2024.

The role of recruiters who can hire large numbers without ensuring work is under scrutiny.

Thirty years of outstanding service in public and private practice has been acknowledged.

50 years ago, this QSM recipient set target to volunteer 10 per cent of his working week.