09-Dec 21:02
Five confirmed dead following eruption
09-Dec 20:52
NZ child poverty needs improvement - Commissioner
09-Dec 19:11
A history of White Island eruptions
09-Dec 19:01
One confirmed dead following White Island eruption
09-Dec 17:55
Outreach clinic opens in Katikati
09-Dec 17:03
White Island Eruption: 1 critical, others missing
09-Dec 16:33
White Island injured reach Whakatane
09-Dec 16:00
Council wins ‘Communicating for Change’ award
09-Dec 15:17
Warning issued after White Island eruption
09-Dec 15:09
Clearer skies as cooler air returns to NZ
09-Dec 14:21
“Massive” smoke plume coming from White Island
09-Dec 13:56
Last week to have your say on kerbside collections
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8:52pm Monday 09 Dec, 2019
Figures in a new report suggest the number of children living in serious poverty is greater than the population of Dunedin. The 2019 Child Poverty Monitor... Read More
10:30am Saturday 07 Dec, 2019
Mothers-to-be in Opotiki say it's unfair to close their only birthing centre at short notice. The Bay of Plenty District Health Board has closed... Read More
7:30am Saturday 07 Dec, 2019
Health Minister Dr David Clark has appointed Sir Michael Cullen as the new chair of the Bay of Plenty DHB. Dr Clark has today announced four Board appointments... Read More
11:45am Friday 06 Dec, 2019
Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Kris Faafoi says the government will act after a report confirms consumers are paying more than what would... Read More
4:41pm Thursday 05 Dec, 2019
A public meeting is being held in Tauranga tonight by some members of the National Political Party. Held at the Tauranga RSA from 7pm, the public has... Read More
9:23am Thursday 05 Dec, 2019
Five new cancer medicines have now been funded this year, meaning thousands or people have more treatment options PHARMAC has today announced that it... Read More
8:00pm Wednesday 04 Dec, 2019
Cannabis law that could see New Zealanders legally buy 14 grams of the drug has MPs in a spin. National deputy leader Paula Bennett was told to "chill... Read More
7:00pm Wednesday 04 Dec, 2019
New Zealand consumers will have greater certainty about their insurance cover when they need to make claims as a result of proposed government changes. “Insurance... Read More
8:00pm Tuesday 03 Dec, 2019
The new independent Cancer Control Agency has formally opened today, delivering on the government’s plan to improve cancer care in New Zealand.... Read More
7:30am Monday 02 Dec, 2019
National Party leader Simon Bridges is criticising protesters for vandalising his Tauranga electorate office. Organic molasses meant to resemble oil,... Read More
2:00pm Sunday 01 Dec, 2019
The new National Emergency Management Agency has become operational from today. All of the existing functions and staff of the Ministry of Civil Defence... Read More
1:00pm Sunday 01 Dec, 2019
The electorate office of Tauranga MP Simon Bridges has been defaced by a group who state that they want the Government to take action to stop the last... Read More
8:00pm Thursday 28 Nov, 2019
Academics and the vaping industry say the government urgently needs to bring in e-cigarette regulations. The government says the process is taking longer... Read More
5:50pm Thursday 28 Nov, 2019
National's proposals have been panned as a leap back to 18th-century ideas of punishment. It has released its latest discussion document - law and... Read More
9:27am Thursday 28 Nov, 2019
The Government is proposing to reduce speed limits to a maximum of 40 km/h around urban schools and 60 km/h around rural schools. “Our kids should... Read More