Fish & Game are slamming a Government consultation document on freshwater, warning it will weaken environmental protections already in place. They've also labelled... Read More

Transport Minister Simon Bridges today announced the Government will inject $24 million into a Bay of Plenty transport network. The roading package will focus on... Read More

A new initiative with the potential to improve biosecurity at all New Zealand ports is being launched in Tauranga this morning. Minister for Primary Industries Nathan... Read More

Housing Minister Nick Smith commended both western bay of plenty councils for exceeding the new housing developments agreed to in the housing accords. The minister's... Read More

Special housing areas have nothing to do with housing affordability, and Tauranga Mayor Stuart Crosby says he has that from Housing Minister Nick Smith himself. Stuart... Read More

Maori Party co-leader Te Ururoa Flavell says his party welcomes the Government's Consultation Document on fresh water but says the opening line on Iwi rights and... Read More

The Trans Pacific Partnership will deliver additional returns of millions of dollars per year for the kiwifruit industry, MP for the Bay of Plenty Todd Muller says.... Read More

An investigation in fraud allegations against Brendan Horan has found "insufficient evidence" to lay any charges. NZ First leader Winston Peter made a complaint... Read More

One of Labour's big guns is in Tauranga tonight plotting and planning for the future. Labour's finance spokesperson Grant Robertson will be talking to businesses,... Read More

A giant version of the alternate New Zealand flag will be flying from Tauranga City Council's flagpole on the Elizabeth Street west roundabout in about a week's... Read More

Tauranga artist Timo Rinnali is among those resisting a perceived voter swing in favour of a new flag. Change the NZ Flag Chairman Lewis Holden says today support... Read More

The ability to punish street racers by destroying their cars has seen illegal street racing crashes, injuries and deaths more than halved, says Police Minister Judith... Read More