Latest from Bay of Plenty

'We are hurting': Outrage over skilled worker immigration lockout

'There is no indication when those wheels are going to get back in motion.'

Boredom Busters: Plenty to do these school holidays

There is something for all to enjoy during the July school holidays.

'It could be fatal': Mother's warning over RSV danger

A Tauranga mother is afraid to "relive the trauma" of RSV.

How far can a sneeze travel? House of Science's new mighty microbes kit has the answer

The kit includes hands-on science experiments aimed at schoolchildren in years 0-8.

Murder trial: Accused says he was subject of 'pure harassment' from police

The accused in a Opotiki murder trial has recanted statements he had made to the police.

Meet the Rotorua man who fought for 40 years for folic acid in bread

When Lyall Thurston's son was born in 1983, doctors said he had 24 hours to live.

Family speak out: Murdered boy, 5, 'loved' the 'monster' who killed him

The family has urged people to reach out if they need help, as have police.

Murder accused told police he 'probably' assaulted deceased

Harry Matchitt, 52, is on trial defending a charge of murdering Brian Hilton in 2016.

'Alarming' BOP study finds microplastic in every sample

The discovery comes after the Government announced it would ban some plastic by 2025.

Check your ticket! Tauranga Lotto winner

A Tauranga Lotto player will be feeling lucky this morning.

Three injured in three-vehicle crash in Maungatapu

One person was trapped in a vehicle after the crash.

Mussel-ing in: Battle to save 'eco-system engineers' from sea star invasion

One PhD student said sea stars are threatening mussels in Ōhiwa Harbour.

Ōpōtiki murder trial: CCTV analysis found two persons of interest

A forensic imaging specialist gave evidence on day three of the trial.

Tauranga man charged with armed robbery and kidnapping

A Tauranga man is facing kidnapping, armed robbery and driving charges

Stop, umbrella time: Rain settles in throughout BOP

MetService has issued a series of rain, wind, and snow watches

Letters to the editor: If Aussies get a handle on Covid our tradies will leave in droves

Readers have their say.