Politics

New freedom camping laws to be introduced

Tougher freedom camping laws will be introduced to address the problem of some freedom campers. Tourism Minister Stuart Nash has confirmed that new legislation... Read More

National caucus arrives for leadership decision

Former National Party leader Simon Bridges, who is again contesting the leadership, is feeling "really good" heading into today's caucus decision. National... Read More

LIVE: Western BOP to have orange Covid setting

UPDATED: The Western Bay of Plenty will enter the new Covid protection frame work on Friday at the orange setting. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has announced... Read More

Report puts policing under the spotlight

Tauranga MP Simon Bridges says he is committed to ensuring the city gets a beefed up specialist gang unit, more police resources and greater mental health capacity... Read More

Fresh faces for Youth Parliament

As a Youth MP, Ben Cosford will not only get to spend time in parliament representing Tauranga, he will take part in community events - something he's really excited... Read More

Bridges believed to be going for leadership bid

Former leader Simon Bridges is throwing his hat in the ring to be National's leader, SunLive understands. National MPs are busy discussing who they want to... Read More

Rozanne’s fight after vaccine anguish

Three months ago, 50-year-old Rozanne de Wild was a highly functioning business woman, running the office admin, marketing and accounts part-time for her friend's... Read More

Simon Bridges won‘t rule out National leader bid

National MP Simon Bridges has spoken about the allegations against him that ultimately led to the end of Judith Collins' tenure as leader, saying he is not... Read More

Dr Shane Reti speaks as National‘s interim leader

Former National Party leader Judith Collins has been forced to step down after her caucus issued a motion of no confidence in her this morning, interim leader... Read More

MP at centre of Bridges allegation breaks silence

The MP at the centre of last night's allegation of serious misconduct against Tauranga MP Simon Bridges, which ultimately led to the demise of National leader... Read More

LIVE: Judith Collins no longer National leader

UPDATE 12.40pm: Judith Collins has been ousted as leader of the National Party. Collins has confirmed the news on Twitter, saying she is now 'pleased to say”... Read More

Bridges labels demotion “desperate stuff”

UPDATED 7.27AM: Former National Party leader Simon Bridges made a short statement after his shock demotion by leader Judith Collins. Collins demoted Bridges... Read More