Politics

Countdown supermarkets to stop selling fireworks

The Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals - SPCA - is thrilled with the news that Countdown will no longer sell fireworks this Guy Fawkes season. SPCA... Read More

Regions to lead skills and jobs planning

A new regional approach to skills planning will see our workforce, education and immigration systems working together to better meet the differing skills needs... Read More

Small Businesses now safer

Five hundred small businesses have now benefitted from government-funded safety measures under a crime prevention initiative to reduce the risk of aggravated robberies... Read More

New Zealand’s economy is strong and resilient

New Zealand's strong growth potential and resilience has been backed by another international report on the economy. Credit ratings agency Moody's has just released... Read More

Social worker registrations rise

A surge in the number of registered social workers will contribute to improving the wellbeing of New Zealanders and their families, says Minister of Social Development... Read More

Unfair commercial practices law to be strengthened

New measures to better protect businesses and consumers from unfair commercial practices have been announced by Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Kris Faafoi... Read More

Event aims to inspire young voters

Young voters are being encouraged to attend a meet the mayoral candidates event. Hosted by the University of Waikato it aims to engage young people in local body... Read More

One new electorate for the North Island

Population growth since 2013 has resulted in one new general electorate in the North Island but no change to the number of Māori electorates for the next general... Read More

Tauranga youth share their election thoughts

With the local body elections fast approaching, SunLive took to the streets of Tauranga this week to ask our young people if they are planning on casting their... Read More

Govt announces tax changes for business

The government has confirmed it will make changes to tax rules which it says will help give businesses more confidence to invest. When companies spend up to $10,000... Read More

Underpass fiasco heats up

As D-Day - D for demolition - draws near for the Bayfair underpass, the action group fighting for its retention as part of the new B2B highway development,... Read More

Now is the time to hand in firearms, says police

Bay of Plenty - Now is the time to hand in your prohibited firearms and parts, says police. Police encourage all firearms holders who have a prohibited... Read More