Politics

Online voting might not be far away

Voting in the Elections could get a lot easier, with the possibility of being able to vote online. A draft for online voting regulations are now open for submissions,... Read More

Hemp seed can now be sold as food

Regional economies are expected to be the biggest winners of rule changes that allow hemp seed to be treated as just another edible seed. 'This is great news... Read More

Training people in the BOP for aged care jobs

The rollout of an Industry Partnership programme which will deliver 160 caregiving jobs within the aged care sector across the country will start today. The Ministry... Read More

’Biggest changes’ to the tax system explained

Today Inland Revenue kicks off a major public information campaign to tell New Zealanders what the biggest changes to the tax system in a generation will mean... Read More

Bridges defends Ross’ promotion offer

National leader Simon Bridges has defended offering troubled politician Jami-Lee Ross a future promotion if he accepted the terms of leave put to him after his... Read More

Report received into Wally Haumaha appointment

Cabinet will today discuss the government's response to the Wally Haumaha report, and whether it will be released publicly. Senior lawyer Mary Scholtens carried... Read More

Pets allowed in Housing NZ properties

Housing New Zealand is now a pet-friendly landlord, with tenants now allowed to keep dogs, cats, livestock animals kept as pets, birds, fish and small animals... Read More

Turning chicken coops into houses

Today the Weekend Sun continues its journey through Melanesia with Tauranga Labour MP Jan Tinetti and a parliamentary delegation. The delegation was looking... Read More

Bag ban could lead to fatalities says Seymour

ACT leader David Seymour says the government's decision to ban single use plastic bags could be killing up to 20 New Zealanders a year. Mr Seymour said research... Read More

Tauranga and Western Bay consider boundary change

Western Bay of Plenty District Council has approved a proposal to the Local Government Commission to alter the boundary between Tauranga City and Western Bay at... Read More

New plans for State Highway 2

Updated plans to improve the safety of State Highway 2 between Waihi and Tauranga have been announced, with some projects going ahead immediately and others on... Read More

Education Amendment Bill passed in third reading

Tauranga Labour list MP Jan Tinetti's Education Amendment Bill passed its third reading in Parliament. The Bill requires the Minister of Education to consult... Read More