Latest from Bay of Plenty

Small businesses bear the brunt of Govt policy moves

OPINION: The impacts are mounting with inflation and labour shortages, writes Matt Cowley.

Doors to stored Tauranga Heritage Collection to open for the first time

Tours will be held on April 9 and 23. Bookings are essential.

We will remember them in Wāipa

Plans are well underway for Anzac day services around the district.

Whakaari/White Island tragedy: Flight operator pleads guilty, ordered to pay $267k

The defendant has been ordered to pay more than a quarter of a million dollars.

Building company 'shocked and devastated' by worker's death on site

Emergency services were called to the scene on Te Kaka Place on Wednesday afternoon.

Letters: Merge councils? Be careful what you wish for

Readers have their say on topical issues.

Mayor's surprise merger call described as 'unacceptable'

Garry Webber says the time will come for merging. All but one of his councillors disagree.

'Why can't they work a little longer?': Locals discuss NZ Super eligibility

Experts butted heads on the subject, now Bay of Plenty locals put their thoughts forward.

Omicron main variant but could Delta resurge?

And what do we know about Deltacron?

That's a paddling! Pair longboarding from Mayor Island to Mount main beach

Two flatmates are pushing the limits and paddling from Mayor Island to the Mount.

Search for missing doctor suspended, police say

The missing Pāpāmoa doctor has been missing for weeks.

Covid 19: Thirty-four deaths reported today, one in BOP region

Today's case numbers.

Zizi Sparks: Just because the world is opening, it doesn't mean we should leave NZ

Opinion: Businesses need our support now more than ever.

Residents demand action on 'dangerous' road

Retirement village residents want the council to address their safety concerns.

Smash and grab: 'Gutted' owner's jewellery store 'smashed up'

Rotorua Jewellery store was smashed and burgled in the early hours of Monday morning.

Covid 19: Eleven deaths reported today, new case and hospitalisation details

Today's case numbers.