Local National Party MPs Simon Bridges and Todd Muller are calling on the Labour Party to rule out a fuel tax hike for Tauranga. Their concern comes after Labour... Read More

Green Party co-leader Metiria Turei's resignation last night came ahead of a considerable drop in the party's poll ratings. The latest Newshub-Reid Research Poll... Read More

Maori Party president Tukoroirangi Morgan says their general seat candidates are a reminder you don't have to be Maori to vote for the party. Wendy Biddle is their... Read More

Someone in Tauranga isn't a fan of Simon Bridges' face - or Bill English's, for that matter. A National Party hoarding on Totara Street has been struck by some... Read More

In the coming weeks, The Weekend Sun and SunLive will be bringing you the best local 2017 General Election coverage. We'll be asking candidates what they and their... Read More

Government pressure is forcing Tauranga City Council to look at ways of divesting itself from its pensioner flats, according to a report to be discussed at the... Read More

More flexibility in small passenger services, mandatory alcohol interlock sentences, and tougher penalties for fleeing drivers will all become law following the... Read More

Labour's leadership refresh has already given them a boon in the Bay of Plenty, with local candidates reporting increased support and donations for their campaigns. But... Read More

The Port of Tauranga has been recognised for its commitment to protecting New Zealanders against biological and biochemical substances. The Biosecurity Operational... Read More

Jacinda Ardern has been leader of the Labour Party for barely a day, but already she has had an impact on Bay of Plenty support for the party. Local Labour candidates... Read More

Does it matter where? Let's just get a museum happening for Tauranga. That seems to be the consensus amongst some of the city's MPs and would-be MPs - including... Read More

UPDATED 12.25PM: New Labour Party leader Jacinda Ardern has promised ‘relentless positivity and a clear vision' in her party's campaign to change the government. She... Read More