07:53am Sun 10 Jul, 2016
A new $1 million one-off fund aimed at Māori communities will help increase awareness and reducing rheumatic fever says Health Minsiter Jonathan Coleman. The minister... Read More
08:35am Fri 08 Jul, 2016
Fish & Game is warning that proposed changes to wildlife legislation will severely restrict its ability to do its job and protect wildlife and the environment. The... Read More
07:06am Wed 06 Jul, 2016
The Bill to modernise New Zealand's fire services has passed its first reading and heralds the most significant change in the sector for 70 years, says Internal... Read More
11:13am Fri 01 Jul, 2016
Tauranga families are set to benefit from the latest Government changes, which come into effect today. The growing economy is giving households and businesses confidence,... Read More
10:05am Wed 29 Jun, 2016
An increase in funding of $16.2 million over the next four years will help restorative justice providers meet the growing demand for their services, says Justice... Read More
06:55am Mon 27 Jun, 2016
From today, New Zealanders will be asked to check whether they're enrolled and ready for the local elections in October. 'From Monday we'll be sending out enrolment... Read More
01:12pm Fri 24 Jun, 2016
Winston Peters is returning to his old stomping ground. He'll be talking to a free public meeting at the Matua Hall, at 110 Levers Rd on Friday, June 24, from 7pm. The... Read More
11:47am Thu 23 Jun, 2016
A total of $73.9 million will be invested into the most dangerous roads in the Bay of Plenty and Waikato. The investment is part of the $600m Safer Roads and Roadsides... Read More
12:00pm Wed 22 Jun, 2016
Prime Minister John Key is in Tauranga today looking at local businesses demonstrating an adaptive approach to working. He spoke to journalists after inspecting... Read More
03:30pm Sat 18 Jun, 2016
Increasing numbers of foreign tourists are behind a huge boost in tourism income, according to figures released by the Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment. New... Read More
06:52am Fri 17 Jun, 2016
Finance Minister Bill English has put the kibosh on the hopes of parents wanting to stay at home with their newborn for 26 weeks. On Thursday the Deputy Prime Minister... Read More
06:52am Tue 14 Jun, 2016
Councils need to work with the Government to free up more land to help the housing concerns in Bay of Plenty, says Bay of Plenty MP Todd Muller. In a speech to... Read More