Politics

International visitors boosting economic recovery

International visitors are returning to New Zealand at higher numbers than previously expected, are staying longer and spending more, Tourism Minister Stuart Nash... Read More

Tax break to boost long-term rental supply

The government is today announcing a tax break for developers for as long as the homes are held as long-term rentals. Housing Minister Megan Woods the changes... Read More

Pleased…but TNL to Ōmokoroa wanted

The planned roundabout at the intersection of Ōmokoroa Rd and State Highway 2 is a 'good step forward”, but locals would like a more permanent solution. A... Read More

Talking climate at the Historic Village tonight

Tauranga will have the opportunity to meet, hear from and ask questions to Hon James Shaw, Minister of Climate Change tonight. Shaw will be at The Village Hall,... Read More

Govt announces changes to NCEA & Uni Entrance

The Government is announcing changes NCEA and University Entrance in what it says is a response to Covid-19 disruptions. Associate Minister of Education Jan Tinetti... Read More

Bumper breeding season boosts Kākāpō population

Kākāpō numbers have increased from 197 to 252 in the 2022 breeding season, and there are now more of the endangered parrots than there have been for almost... Read More

Govt passes new firearms law

The Government has passed the Firearms Prohibition Order Legislation Bill - meaning anyone convicted and sentenced of a specified serious crime can be subjected... Read More

Tauranga MP stood down amid more allegations

National MP Sam Uffindell has been stood down from the party's caucus while an investigation is carried out into further allegations of bullying raised by... Read More

Three Strikes Repeal Bill passes third reading

Legislation to repeal the ‘Three Strikes' law has passed its third reading in Parliament, despite both the National Party and Act Party being opposed. 'The... Read More

‘I was a bully’ Uffindell on school assault

National MP Sam Uffindell says he's not the same person he was '20 odd years ago' after his involvement as a teenager in an assault on a younger student... Read More

School assault: Luxon speaks on Sam Uffindell

National Party leader Christopher Luxon says voters should have been informed that MP Sam Uffindell left a prestigious boarding school for violently beating a... Read More

School assault: National standing by Tauranga MP

National is standing by Tauranga MP Sam Uffindell following revelations he was asked to leave King's College due to his involvement in the assault of a younger... Read More