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One new Covid 19 case in BOP, new locations of interest in Te Puke, Paengaroa

Today's case numbers have been revealed.

Vaccine verifier app goes live, Govt warns there'll be glitches

Businesses will be able to download an app that will verify their customers' vax status.

'Desperate act of self-defence' or 'murderous intent'? Murder trial begins

Defendant accused of murdering one man and disfiguring another.

Links Ave backlash: Hundreds illegally use bus lane to bypass new cul-de-sac

Council and community groups clash over Links Ave cul-de-sac trial.

Positive Covid-19 case visited Tauranga retirement village

The Ministry of Health says the situation will be closely managed.

Five new cases of Covid-19 in BOP, new locations of interest

Today's case numbers.

'Not a hangover' but 'the onset of meningitis'

The disease can move from flu-like symptoms to death within 48 hours.

New locations of interest in our region - people told to self-isolate

The Ministry of Health released new locations of interest at 8am today.

Jo Raphael: Covid is here, the urgency is real

OPINION: Vigilance is more important than ever now that Covid has arrived in our patch.

Dawn Picken: Thanks to the silent majority

We need to recognise people who are trying to do the right thing each day.

Letters: Links Ave disruption not the answer

Our readers have their say.

'Increased workloads' and 'stress': 123 unvaccinated DHB staff stood down

The deadline for DHB staff to have received their first dose was Monday.

Exposure sites spanning 10 days ago released amid day of Delta disruptions

There are now seven Covid cases in the Bay of Plenty DHB region.

Lisa Carrington wins top accolade at sports awards night

The Bay's top sportspeople are recognised in sports awards night.

Covid in Tauranga: Potential case at Te Puna School

The Bay of Plenty Times understands the school remains open today.

'Unfair terms': Calls for review of Retirement Villages Act

A petition signed by almost 13,000 retirees has been presented to Parliament.