Politics

New law fixes speed limit blunder

New law changes to speed limits were pushed through parliament in a matter of hours yesterday. Stuff reports that the changes are to validate the tens of thousands... Read More

Questions angled at SmartGrowth

Long-term planning strategy SmartGrowth are being asked to take a closer look behind the numbers that are being talked about for the Western Bay of Plenty sub region. Tauranga... Read More

Youth fund open for applications

Applications for Youth Fund 2016, which makes $200,000 available for community projects led by young people, are now open. 'This fund is unique because it supports... Read More

The state of the housing crisis

When a pregnant 23-year-old Elaina Short goes for 'a piddle” in the dead of night, she crunches her way across the frost to an outhouse, where windows have... Read More

Drop in city's benefit numbers

The number of people receiving benefits in Tauranga has dropped by seven per cent in the last 12 months, according to the latest figures. Tauranga MP Simon Bridges... Read More

Flagging the best designs

The drawings and creations are in - now the public must wait to see a long list of proposed new NZ flag designs before a panel chooses which four will go to a referendum. The... Read More

State housing public meeting

The Merivale community have the chance to speak out against government's plan to sell thousands of state houses at a public meeting tomorrow night. Organised by... Read More

Little wades in to BOP housing debate

When you're leader of the opposition and not in power, making things happen from the back benches is hard. That is exactly what Labour Party leader Andrew Little... Read More

Change for the better for GPs

Recent changes introduced by the Government will speed up the process for beneficiaries applying for medical certificates. Health Minister Dr. Jonathan Coleman... Read More

Labour inequality meeting postponed

UPDATE 9.30AM: Closing the Gap's public meeting on labour and wage inequality has been postponed due to health reasons with guest speaker Helen Kelly. Closing the... Read More

Bay lags in flag designs

It could be said Bay of Plenty residents either think New Zealand's current flag is spot on or don't take too kindly to its $25million discussion - contributing... Read More

Cry to help the helpers

The opposition has taken a swipe at the Government over what it describes as the acute emergency housing crisis in Tauranga. It's called for a 'more humane”... Read More