Politics
08:00pm Wed 04 Dec, 2019
Cannabis law that could see New Zealanders legally buy 14 grams of the drug has MPs in a spin. National deputy leader Paula Bennett was told to "chill out" today,... Read More
07:00pm Wed 04 Dec, 2019
New Zealand consumers will have greater certainty about their insurance cover when they need to make claims as a result of proposed government changes. 'Insurance... Read More
08:00pm Tue 03 Dec, 2019
The new independent Cancer Control Agency has formally opened today, delivering on the government's plan to improve cancer care in New Zealand. Prime Minister... Read More
07:30am Mon 02 Dec, 2019
National Party leader Simon Bridges is criticising protesters for vandalising his Tauranga electorate office. Organic molasses meant to resemble oil, was drizzled... Read More
02:00pm Sun 01 Dec, 2019
The new National Emergency Management Agency has become operational from today. All of the existing functions and staff of the Ministry of Civil Defence & Emergency... Read More
01:00pm Sun 01 Dec, 2019
The electorate office of Tauranga MP Simon Bridges has been defaced by a group who state that they want the Government to take action to stop the last committed... Read More
08:00pm Thu 28 Nov, 2019
Academics and the vaping industry say the government urgently needs to bring in e-cigarette regulations. The government says the process is taking longer than... Read More
05:50pm Thu 28 Nov, 2019
National's proposals have been panned as a leap back to 18th-century ideas of punishment. It has released its latest discussion document - law and order -... Read More
09:27am Thu 28 Nov, 2019
The Government is proposing to reduce speed limits to a maximum of 40 km/h around urban schools and 60 km/h around rural schools. 'Our kids should have the freedom... Read More
07:00pm Wed 27 Nov, 2019
New Zealand's first ever Suicide Prevention Office has officially opened and will work to tackle the country's persistently high rate of suicide. Prime Minister... Read More
05:08pm Wed 27 Nov, 2019
Whakatane District Council representatives had the opportunity to meet with Local Government Minister Nanaia Mahuta last week to discuss the process surrounding... Read More
07:37am Wed 27 Nov, 2019
The government is proposing options that could see more contractors being given employee rights. In a discussion document released by the Ministry of Business,... Read More
31-Oct 12:00
Celebrate Brazilian culture at new library
31-Oct 06:00
Good, cheap reads and a great cause
30-Oct 18:02
WoF inspection changes kick in from November 1
30-Oct 18:00
Dead cats and 1950s bottles among rubbish haul
30-Oct 16:11
Tauranga rallies behind Tonga league team
30-Oct 16:00
Bay of Plenty weather improves for Halloween
30-Oct 14:00
Dry conditions heighten Guy Fawkes fire risk
30-Oct 11:45
Under The Stars looks for new home
30-Oct 11:00
Halloween events in Bay of Plenty
30-Oct 10:00
Mount cafes adapt to survive post-slip slump
30-Oct 06:53
One dead after car crashes into vehicle at mall
30-Oct 06:00
Man, mini-moto set for epic 2500km charity ride
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