Politics

$45m boost for BOP in health capital package

Bay of Plenty DHB has received new funding as part of the Government's $300 million package of priority health investments. Health Minister Dr David Clark says... Read More

Bridges says he‘s ready for the elections

National Party Leader and Tauranga MP Simon Bridges has welcomed the election date of September 19 and is ready to hit the ground running. 'A Government I lead... Read More

Election date announced as September 19

The 2020 General Election will be held on Saturday, September 19, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced on Tuesday. 'I will be asking New Zealanders to continue... Read More

Calls for accountability for tyre disposal grants

Critics are questioning how accountable government-funded tyre disposal projects have been held, with only mixed results achieved so far. More than two thirds... Read More

Old system disabled after fault triggers alarm

A siren that sent some Bay of Plenty residents fleeing for higher ground was due to a "forgotten" system that has now been disabled. The sirens were activated... Read More

Auschwitz Now exhibition opens tonight

An exhibition honouring the survivors of the holocaust through images of current day Auschwitz will open at Bethlehem College this evening. The photographic... Read More

Creative and cultural events get funding boost

Creative and cultural events that highlight New Zealand's diverse culture and build national pride are set to get a funding boost. The funding is through the Major... Read More

Whanau Ora: BOP woman to meet with PM

Merepeka Raukawa-Tawa, one of five distinguished wahine to have launched a legal challenge at purported redirection of Whanau Ora funding, is to meet with Prime... Read More

Petition launched to prevent fishing ban

Motiti Island's fisheries are at risk as local councils now have the power to apply fishing bans wherever they see fit, says National's Fisheries spokesperson... Read More

NZ concludes digital economy trade talks

A new trade agreement concluded today helps New Zealand exporters and consumers take advantage of opportunities from digital trade. Minister for Trade and... Read More

Advancing NZ trade agenda focus of Europe meetings

World Trade Organisation reform, agricultural trade and a free trade agreement with the United Kingdom will be the focus of Minister David Parker's visit to Europe... Read More

NZ and Fiji defence forces head to Australia

The Defence Force is sending more soldiers to help the fight against Australia's deadly bushfires. The NZDF continues to support the Australian Defence Force... Read More