Politics

State Highway 2 speed limit debate rages on

The National-led Government is asking for public submissions on whether to raise the speed limit of State Highway 2 from Te Puna to Katikati from 80km/h to 100km/h. It... Read More

Schools having to say 'No' to new students

The principal of Tauranga's fastest-growing school has closed out-of-zone enrolments for bilingual, te reo Māori immersion, and Montessori classes due to 'significant”... Read More

Unemployment reaches 4-year high

Choosing between putting food on the table or paying essential bills, while applying for hundreds of jobs - and and not hearing back. That is the reality for... Read More

'Pregnant? Don’t Drink', Mission to tackle FASD

A Tauranga man is on a mission to reduce the number of babies born with Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders. At 87, retired health professional Christopher... Read More

Police, Luxon's crown car crash a genuine mistake

The car crash involving the vehicle carrying the prime minister and his police escort in Wellington last year was caused by another vehicle coming around a roundabout... Read More

Surgery delays, lab workers strike for pay parity

Major surgical cases have been delayed in some places because of a strike by lab workers at public hospitals in Wellington, Palmerston North, Tauranga, Rotorua,... Read More

Should first-home buyers rush to get in the market

First-home buyers had a record year last year, responsible for 26.1 per cent of all property purchases. But if you are in the market for your first home,... Read More

Who should pay for alcohol licensing in Tauranga?

Tauranga City Council is asking for community feedback on how the costs of alcohol licensing in our city should be covered. Currently, only about 40% of the... Read More

Marking World Cancer Day

World Cancer Day is an opportunity to recognise those who are impacted by cancer and highlight initiatives that are delivering better and faster access to cancer... Read More

State Highway speed limit reversals spark concern

Returning speed limits on Rotorua roads to higher speeds could spell trouble, residents say. Rotorua Mayor Tania Tapsell said she would be reluctant to... Read More

Tariff war sparks interest rate warning

US President Donald Trump might not be putting tariffs on New Zealand imports to the US, but New Zealanders may still feel the impact, economists say. Trump... Read More

LIVE: Jones lays out mining plan, $3b by 2035

Resources Minister Shane Jones has laid out the Government's plan for mining in the country aiming to double exports to $3 billion by 2035. Jones is launching... Read More