Politics

Govt unveils $3m geothermal drilling plan

A $3 million grant will fund geothermal exploration in Mount Maunganui and Te Puke as part of the Government's strategy to double geothermal energy use by... Read More

Tauranga backs Govt move to cut cone clutter

A Government crackdown on the overuse of road cones has come into force, with Tauranga City Council welcoming changes aimed at reducing unnecessary traffic disruption. Transport... Read More

What is changing on July 1?

A few changes are looming tomorrow that may affect some New Zealanders' household finances. While April 1 brought in changes including adjustments to KiwiSaver... Read More

Strict legal rules block KiwiSaver withdrawals

A man who tried to withdraw money from KiwiSaver because he expected to be made redundant, and another who wanted to access his KiwiSaver to buy his ex-wife... Read More

$30m for safer drinking water at rural schools

Hundreds of rural schools across New Zealand are set to benefit from a $30 million Government investment to improve access to safe drinking water. Education... Read More

Protections: Ministers detail kiwifruit law plan

Plans to strengthen laws protecting plant variety rights aim to curtail cases such as that fought by Mount Maunganui-based kiwifruit marketer Zespri and bring... Read More

Are you hanging out for a tax refund?

Tax refunds and bills are rolling out, but there is a warning that people should make sure the information used in the calculations is correct. Inland Revenue... Read More

Seven Tauranga homes open for autistic adults

Seven social homes for autistic adults have officially opened in Tauranga. The purpose-built units provide specialist accommodation designed to support greater... Read More

$85m boost for Coromandel roads resilience

District leaders have welcomed tens of millions of dollars of investment in Budget 2026 to beef up roads on the Coromandel Peninsula. Some $65 million... Read More

How Budget 2026 reshapes health and transport

A $7 billion infrastructure investment in Budget 2026 is expected to deliver significant benefits for Tauranga and the wider Bay of Plenty, with funding earmarked... Read More

New stalking law welcomed, hinges on enforcement

An anti-stalking advocate says the introduction of a new law criminalising stalking and harassment is positive, but its effectiveness will depend on how it's... Read More

The average KiwiSaver balance for your age

KiwiSaver balances have lifted but many people on low incomes will need NZ Super to fill the gaps, and help them get by in retirement, the Retirement Commission... Read More