Politics

One vision for Ngati Ranginui

Young Maori have been encouraged to maintain their identity, and have courage and conviction in their principles at a symposium being held this weekend. The Vision... Read More

Tuku Iho wows Shanghai with Maori culture

Maori culture is taking centre stage in Shanghai with the Tuku Iho | Living Legacy exhibition playing a major role in the China-New Zealand Year of Tourism. The... Read More

Are you rich enough?

Are you rich enough? Wanting to 'do something' about climate change? What do you think about racism? And what about NZ's fastest falcon? What better... Read More

About 150km of BOP road to be resealed

About 150km of Bay of Plenty road will be resealed as part of the Government's 'largest programme of state highways repairs and renewals this summer ever”. Transport... Read More

Pharmacists to deliver MMR vaccinations

Trained pharmacist vaccinators in 450 pharmacies across New Zealand will soon be able to deliver MMR vaccinations to people aged 16 and over. Associate Minister... Read More

Crusade against vaping cause for concern - NZTU

The New Zealand Taxpayers' Union is warning that the Government's crusade against flavoured e-cigarettes will mean more people stuck smoking tobacco and paying... Read More

Tauranga desperately short of social housing

A housing shortage in Tauranga is preventing vulnerable people from finding homes and costing nearly $1 million is emergency housing grants every three months. In... Read More

More homes for homeless opened in Tauranga

More houses for homeless New Zealanders have been opened today in Tauranga by Associate Housing Minister Kris Faafoi. Six two-bedroom quality units were opened... Read More

World-first plan for farmers to reduce emissions

The Government and farming sector leaders have agreed to a world-first partnership to reduce primary sector emissions in one of the most significant developments... Read More

Government invests in Te Reo

The government is investing in ambitious research that will digitise Te Reo, grow the low-carbon protein aquaculture industry, help interpret environmental trends,... Read More

Corrections Amendment Bill passes third reading

A Bill to improve prison security and ensure the fair, safe, and humane treatment of people in prison while upholding public safety has passed its third reading. Corrections... Read More

Western Bay backs Webber

It was a close fought thing, just 1300 votes in it on Election Day. But it was enough to give Garry Webber a mandate as Mayor of the Western Bay of Plenty for... Read More