Politics

Submissions open on Ngati Rangitihi bill

The next step in an $11 million deed of settlement signed by the Crown and Bay of Plenty iwi Ngati Rangitihi is about to be taken, with the opening of submissions... Read More

Tauranga MP voices hate speech law concerns

Tauranga MP Simon Bridges has spoken of his belief that freedom of speech is a fundamental right in light of the Government's release for public consultation on... Read More

LIVE: Govt plans new law for hate speech

Hate speech will become a criminal offence and anyone convicted could face harsher punishment, under proposed legislative changes. Watch Justice Minister Kris... Read More

Muller resigns after admission about article

National MP and former leader Todd Muller announced his retirement at the next election after admitting to his party he had been an anonymous source in an article... Read More

UN calls attention to NZ housing crisis

The housing crisis is a human rights crisis in New Zealand. That is according to the New Zealand Human Rights commission after United Nations Special Rapporteur... Read More

Todd Muller to retire

Former National Party leader Todd Muller has announced he will retire at the next election. He will step down after nine years as the Member of Parliament for... Read More

Property Council question Tauranga fees increase

Property Council New Zealand's Bay of Plenty members are questioning Tauranga City Council's reasons for increasing Citywide development contributions, also known... Read More

First period products delivered to schools

The first period products funded as part of the Government's nationwide rollout are being delivered to schools and kura this week. The products are being offered... Read More

Researchers join effort to disinfect and reuse PPE

Laboratory testing to find out whether masks and other protective gear used against Covid-19 can be safely disinfected and potentially reused is under way at the... Read More

Feedback sought on future of housing

New Zealanders are encouraged to have their say on a long-term vision for housing and urban development to guide future work, the Housing Minister Megan Woods... Read More

Minister impressed by Tauranga students

The Minister for Pacific Peoples has called Tauranga 'a special place” and heaped praise on the next generation of Pasifika role models in the city. ... Read More

National: EV scheme “takes from the poor”

The government is being accused by National of acting like a "reverse Robin Hood" with its latest electric vehicle rebate scheme. From July this year, people... Read More