Politics

Doing great things in the name of accessibility

Nominations are now open for the Inaugural Access Alliance People's Choice Accessibility Awards for Business. The Access Alliance is calling for nominations of... Read More

Vegan activists sticker Tauranga Signs

A vegan activism group has taken responsibility for stickers on stop signs around Tauranga. Stickers are placed on stop signs so it reads ‘STOP eating animals'.... Read More

Plans to protect the future of whitebaiting

With several native whitebait species in decline, the Minister of Conservation Eugenie Sage has released proposals to standardise and improve management of whitebait... Read More

Public housing waiting list hits new high

The waiting list for public housing has hit a new high - reaching nearly 14,500 households. The recently released figure - recorded at the end of November - has... Read More

Councillor calls mayor‘s leadership authoritarian

An outspoken Rotorua Lakes councillor has labelled the mayor's leadership as "authoritarian". Reynold Macpherson says he believes the mayor is freezing out... Read More

BOP camp shutdown after threats

Calls are being made for harsher penalties after a popular Bay of Plenty campground was forced to close after campers were intimidated and threatened by Mongrel... Read More

NZDF sends more support to Australia

The New Zealand Defence Force is sending an Environmental Health Team, a Primary Health Care Team and a Chaplain to Australia, boosting New Zealand support for... Read More

Lack of Coromandel rescue helicopter angers locals

A man who has experienced the importance of a rescue helicopter first hand is angry a helicopter is not based in Whitianga this summer. For the last 10 years,... Read More

National proposes no body, no parole Members’ Bill

A Members' Bill that would see convicted murderers ineligible for parole if they don't reveal the location of their victim's body has been lodged in the ballot,... Read More

Courtroom dogs for victim stress relief requested

The National Party wants therapy dogs in courts across New Zealand to help children and vulnerable people. The party's Courts spokesperson, Chris Penk, says... Read More

NZ Defence Force to send support to Australia

Minister of Defence Ron Mark today announced New Zealand is sending three Royal New Zealand Air Force NH90 helicopters and crew, and two NZ Army Combat Engineer... Read More

A journey back from the brink

If the Tinetti household had its way, November would only have 29 days - the 22nd would be struck from the Gregorian calendar. And with good cause. Because 20... Read More