Latest from BOPT Opinion

Merepeka Raukawa-Tait: NZ has benefitted from the courage of refugees

Opinion: Would that we could provide sanctuary again for frantic families seeking peace.

Kelly Makiha: Sharpen up, the rules apply to everyone

Some people like to push their luck. Is dropping alert levels actually safe?

Letters to the editor: More support needed for police

Bay of Plenty Times readers have their say.

Letters to the editor: Criticism of Govt's virus response unhelpful

Our readers have their say.

Jo Raphael: Level 3 is level 4 but with takeaways and online shopping

OPINION: Sadly, the Government has not classed throw cushions as essential items.

Rob Rattenbury: Thank you Mike Moore, for your inspiration

OPINION: It is amazing what you look to when you face cancer.

David Beck: Lisa Adams outstanding in her own right

COMMENT: It's time to respect Lisa for what she has achieved, regardless of her siblings.

Zizi Sparks: 10 things I love about lockdown

OPINION: It is hard to accept going back into lockdown after more than a year of freedom.

The Premium Debate: Record keeping to become mandatory in all levels

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Zizi Sparks: Tracer app usage needs to become habit

Opinion: We can all do better. This time, we can't let our scanning patterns wane

Matt Cowley: Vaccines need to be in your business plan

Comment: Employers will benefit from having a highly vaccinated workforce.

Rob Rattenbury: The team of 5 million is back together

Opinion: As a country with a small population, it seems more personal for us.

Jo Raphael: Mask up or stay at home - the rules are clear

OPINION: Masks are there for everyone's protection.

Zizi Sparks: Op shops are a trove of hidden gems

Opinion: There is no reason not to buy secondhand.

Luke Kirkness: First case of Delta virus cluster a hero

Opinion: Case A of the new cluster fits the bill for New Zealander of the Year.

Dawn Picken's Delta diary: Life in lockdown 2.0

The latest Covid-19 lockdown has forced us to pause.