Politics

Prisoner voting rights to be restored

The Government has announced that voting rights will be restored to prisoners, however the Leader of the Opposition Simon Bridges believes this decision shows... Read More

Greerton retailers ask to keep begging bylaw

In 2018, Tauranga City Council added a provision in the Street Use and Public Places Bylaw that restricted begging and rough sleeping in the city. These changes... Read More

Govt to invest $3.5m to reduce repeated 1080 use

The Provincial Growth Fund has allocated $3.5 million to develop innovative predator control approaches which will reduce the need for repeated 1080 use. New... Read More

Bridges wants PM to take action over allegations

National Party leader Simon Bridges wants Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern to take stronger action over allegations that New Zealand First has breached electoral... Read More

Two schools on the way for Omokoroa

Four parcels of land have been bought in Omokoroa, in the Western Bay of Plenty District, for an education facility that will accommodate both a primary and secondary... Read More

Landlords: Rental law changes will hamper eviction

Landlords say they feel under siege with the government planning to make it tougher for them to boot out troublesome tenants. Renters argue they should have the... Read More

NZ medical staff & measles vaccines going to Samoa

Foreign Minister Winston Peters has announced that at the request of the Samoan Government, New Zealand will be providing further support to Samoa as it faces... Read More

NZ space economy worth $1.69 billion

A new report has found New Zealand's space sector contributed $1.69 billion to the economy in the last financial year and employs 12,000 people, Minister for Economic... Read More

Bowel Screening hits halfway point

The roll out of the National Bowel Screening Programme has reached the halfway mark, with 10 out of 20 District Health Boards now part of the programme. MidCentral... Read More

BOP MP‘s bill passes with unanimous support

Bay of Plenty MP Todd Muller's Members' Bill giving clarity around dividend rules has passed its final reading in Parliament with unanimous support. 'My Members'... Read More

Final euthanasia bill reading begins in Parliament

The third and final reading of the End of Life Choice Bill has begun in Parliament. The member's bill, in the name of ACT leader David Seymour, would allow... Read More

Resource management reform options released

A panel undertaking a comprehensive review of the Resource Management Act is asking for feedback to inform its final report. In July the Government announced... Read More