Politics

PM met by Waihi TPPA protest

Protesters concerned about the mining aspects of the Trans Pacific Partnership Agreement greeted Prime Minister John Key as he visited Waihi College today. And according... Read More

Maungatapu underpass underway

A bucket load of dirt marked the beginning of the $45 million Maungatapu underpass project today, as Transport Minister Simon Bridges dug the first sod at an onsite... Read More

Final four flag designs revealed

The four alternative flag designs for inclusion in the New Zealand flag referendum later this year have been revealed. The designs were unveiled at a media conference... Read More

Tackling family violence

The difficult subject of family violence will be the main topic of discussion at a public meeting called by Bay of Plenty MP Todd Muller tomorrow night. The open... Read More

PM to visit the Coromandel this week

Prime Minister John Key will be making a flying visiting to parts of the Coromandel electorate this Wednesday. Coromandel MP Scott Simpson says the Prime minister... Read More

Bridges hopeful despite Jetstar snub

Tauranga may have missed out on hosting Jetstar flights in and out of the city, but Transport Minister Simon Bridges says he isn't giving up hope that they'll reconsider... Read More

Bill benefits minor producers

A new bill to increase the data protection period for agricultural chemicals in New Zealand is good news for growers of minor crops including avocados, says Nikki... Read More

Your thoughts on online GST

Consumers are being warned that they could soon start paying GST when they purchase goods online. Even things such as downloading a song on iTunes could be subjected... Read More

Todd Muller gets behind the Steamers

The first shots have been fired as the long running rugby battle between the Bay of Plenty and Waikato gets set to resume this weekend, but it's not from where you'd... Read More

Tauranga MPs clash over TEL

Tauranga's NZ First MP Clayton Mitchell has clashed with Transport Minister Simon Bridges in Parliament over the recently completed Tauranga Eastern Link. In a statement... Read More

Renters bill goes to ballot

Thousands of Bay of Plenty households could benefit from the Green renters' bill launched today by the Green Party. The bill would bring New Zealand's outdated rental... Read More

Open bars for Rugby World Cup

Bars and clubs across Coromandel and beyond will be able to open for live broadcasting of every Rugby World Cup fixture under a new law expected to pass through... Read More