Politics

MP reveals gang fight

First-term NZ First MP Clayton Mitchell has revealed a fight with a gang member 18 years ago landed him with an assault charge and a suspended sentence. Clayton,... Read More

Certainty in community housing

Tauranga Community Housing trust manager Chris Johnstone is welcoming the announcement of tax provisions for community housing trusts. 'I guess we've all been uncertain... Read More

Young blood; new views

Offering to mentor your competition 16 months out from the Local Body Elections would have most people scratching their heads. Unless you are Tauranga City councillor... Read More

Redefining property tax rules

Property, it's one of Tauranga's hottest topics of debate. Nationwide, plans to bolster the tax rules on property transactions are giving residents a chance to delve... Read More

Bridges negates KiwiRail claims

Transport Minister and Tauranga MP Simon Bridges is refuting Dr Ian McLean's claim that the government is pressuring KiwiRail into buying diesel locomotives. KiwiRail... Read More

Cyber bullying bill passes

Telling someone to ‘Go jump in the lake' is illegal after today - because as an incitement to suicide it is outlawed under The Harmful Digital Communications... Read More

Protest against diesel trains

Placard wielding protesters gathered at the Edgewater Strand rail crossing at midday to highlight a 'looming mistake” they say the Government is about to make. According... Read More

Policies to put money back in pockets

A number of policies coming into effect today will put more money into the pockets of Tauranga families. This is the message from Tauranga MP Simon Bridges. 'Around... Read More

Under 13s free GP visits

All under-13s in the Bay of Plenty will be eligible for free GP visits starting tomorrow. The Government announced the extension of the ‘zero fees' scheme... Read More

Two developments fast-tracked

One of two Western Bay of Plenty real estate developments being fast tracked through the government's special housing scheme may be the first mixed development of... Read More

New Tauranga homes unveiled

Two special housing areas catering for 210 new homes in Tauranga have been approved by Cabinet. With Cabinet approval resource consent for housing in the Papamoa... Read More

Registration fees drop in July

The Automobile Association is expecting an influx of Bay of Plenty motorists rushing to relicense their vehicles come Wednesday. Depending on the type of vehicle,... Read More