Politics

60 year-old law revamped

Justice Minister Amy Adams has released draft legislation that will update New Zealand trust law and aid in its administration. Between 300,000 and 500,000 trusts... Read More

RMA strengthens kaitiakitanga

The Māori Party says gains they will secure around the Resource Legislation Amendment Bill (RLAB) will strengthen kaitiakitanga for iwi and the protection of the... Read More

Bridges and Muller talk USA elections

Bay of Plenty MP Todd Muller visited the USA earlier in 2016 to attend the Democratic and Republican conventions, so we talked with him and Tauranga MP Simon Bridges... Read More

Bridges welcomes 110km/h rule

Tauranga MP and Transportation Minister Simon Bridges is 'almost certain” the Tauranga Eastern Link will be one of a few highways to see an increased speed... Read More

Mixed thoughts on Trump's win

New Zealand Prime Minister John Key is offering is his congratulations to the new American president-elect, Donald Trump. 'I congratulate Mr Trump on his victory... Read More

Trump wins US election

Trump has won the US Presidency, taking Wisconsin and Pennsylvania to get more than 270 votes, according to AP. The House and Senate will remain in Republican hands. Donald... Read More

Polling day in America

After almost two years of campaigning, Americans are heading to the polls to vote in the final day in the election for a new president. The choices, Donald Trump... Read More

Gareth Morgan: In his own words

He's infamous for ‘hating' cats, even though we now know that's not true. He's also known for making money from the sale of TradeMe, or for riling up New... Read More

Gareth Morgan launches political party

Philanthropist, economist, bird lover and Mount resident Gareth Morgan has today announced the formation of a new political party. The Opportunities Party seeks... Read More

The political forecast for Tauranga

He's picked a more manageable battle this time round. 'A winnable battle in a swingable seat,” says Tamati Coffey, the former TV weather presenter-turned-successful... Read More

Land wars commemoration date set

October 28 is the date decided upon for Raa Maumahara National Day of Commemoration of the New Zealand land wars. Māori Development Minister Te Ururoa Flavell... Read More

Forced wait for mental health help

Young people are facing unreasonably long waiting times to receive follow-up appointments after seeking help from mental health services, says Green Party Co-Leader... Read More