Politics
11:45am Thu 22 Dec, 2022
Tauranga MP Sam Uffindell says the support from his family, friends and local electorate is ultimately what helped him through a "tough" period after being elected. Speaking... Read More
07:00pm Wed 21 Dec, 2022
Additional funding will be available to make the wage rates of rural school bus drivers consistent with those who drive for comparable public transport services. 'For... Read More
07:00pm Mon 19 Dec, 2022
Minister of Internal Affairs Jan Tinetti is welcoming the announcement from the New Zealand Professional Firefighters Union that union members have voted to accept... Read More
08:00pm Fri 16 Dec, 2022
The economy is continuing to grow solidly with the return of tourists in increasing numbers and higher construction activity, despite a deteriorating global economy,... Read More
08:00pm Thu 15 Dec, 2022
The Government is rolling out additional measures that will improve safety in small shops and at-risk surrounding areas. 'As we move into the Christmas period... Read More
07:00pm Thu 15 Dec, 2022
The last time Luc de Monchy was exposed to trace amounts of dairy, he needed two shots of adrenaline and still ended up in the emergency department. The... Read More
07:00pm Wed 14 Dec, 2022
Legislation to ban the sale of tobacco to anyone born after the January 1, 2009, has passed its third reading. It is another step towards the government's... Read More
01:22pm Wed 14 Dec, 2022
The Government is extending the petrol excise discount until the end of February, which will then phase out by the end of March. Half price public transport... Read More
08:02am Wed 14 Dec, 2022
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has delivered an address to New Zealand's Parliament this morning and the government has pledged an additional $3... Read More
08:00pm Tue 13 Dec, 2022
Six of the Government's 64 MPs will retire at the 2023 election, says Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern. Ministers Poto Williams, Aupito William Sio and David Clark... Read More
11:45am Tue 13 Dec, 2022
The two remaining open areas in the Coromandel scallop fishery will close, after new information showed scallops are in decline. 'I am invoking emergency measures... Read More
08:00pm Mon 12 Dec, 2022
The National Party has confirmed Scott Simpson as its Coromandel candidate for the 2023 General Election. 'We live in a beautiful part of the country, but like... Read More
15-Dec 18:00
Turning animal tricks into teen confidence
15-Dec 17:00
Cool snap hits in final week before Christmas
15-Dec 15:45
Cocaine haul worth $5.6m seized at Tauranga
15-Dec 14:30
Top riders set for Cemetery Circuit showdown
15-Dec 14:13
Former BOP man tells of terror minutes from home
15-Dec 12:26
Thick smoke billows as crews tackle house fire
15-Dec 12:13
Woman in court as police probe Tauranga homicide
15-Dec 11:45
Last week at work brings rain ahead of Christmas
15-Dec 11:45
Tauranga 'Rocketman' tackles Games challenge
15-Dec 10:34
Tauranga homicide: Scene guard remains in place
15-Dec 10:00
Karangahake crash leaves family shattered
15-Dec 08:00
Trainee surgeon shares her life online
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