Politics
12:27pm Fri 24 Oct, 2014
Beefed up parliamentary security in the wake of a shooting in Canada's parliament is being described as the biggest security awareness to hit New Zealand since 9/11,... Read More
02:49pm Thu 23 Oct, 2014
Mount Maunganui and Papamoa ratepayers will elect the replacement councillor for Clayton Mitchell on February 17, following his resignation this week. Clayton, who... Read More
09:17am Thu 23 Oct, 2014
Latest benefits figures show 423 fewer claimants in the Tauranga District in the September quarter compared to the same time last year. BOP MP Todd Muller says the... Read More
02:27pm Mon 20 Oct, 2014
The BOP regional council has changed its name - for the third time. The regional council today announced it is adopting the Maori title Toi Moana as its official... Read More
08:38am Fri 17 Oct, 2014
John Key has moved to reassure concerned travellers about the cost of regional airfares in New Zealand. Speaking during a visit to Tauranga yesterday, the Prime... Read More
01:07pm Thu 16 Oct, 2014
The Prime Minister is in Tauranga today and is adamant that New Zealand has not committed to contribute militarily to a war on terrorist jihadist group ISIS. John... Read More
10:15am Thu 16 Oct, 2014
Babies and contemporary dance are on Prime Minister John Key's agenda when he visits Tauranga today. The visit begins with a visit to Brookfield Primary School before... Read More
03:37pm Mon 13 Oct, 2014
Former Labour chief David Cunliffe has withdrawn from the party's leadership race, and has backed Andrew Little to take the troubled party forward. In an address... Read More
09:34am Tue 07 Oct, 2014
Tauranga MP Simon Bridges is quickly ruling out home town favouritism when it comes to road projects, but is keeping the door open on the Hairini underpass as the... Read More
12:03pm Mon 06 Oct, 2014
Tauranga MP Simon Bridges has been moved to the front rank of John Key's new government. As of this morning, Simon is promoted to Deputy Leader of The House and... Read More
03:08pm Sun 05 Oct, 2014
A fellow political candidate is urging NZ First List MP Clayton Mitchell to retain his position as a Tauranga City councillor - saving ratepayers $69,000. NZ First... Read More
08:11am Thu 02 Oct, 2014
Greenpeace activists disrupted Energy Minister - and National MP for Tauranga - Simon Bridges' opening speech at the Petroleum Summit in Auckland yesterday. Seven... Read More
04-Nov 16:25
Tauranga hit-and-run accused removed from court
04-Nov 16:00
Little girl's wish tops Katikati tree with star
04-Nov 11:45
More than 1400 hurt by fireworks in five years
04-Nov 11:00
Public art symposium seeks volunteers
04-Nov 10:00
Major Maketū culvert upgrade to start this month
04-Nov 08:04
Nangs-fuelled drive ends in home detention
04-Nov 07:00
Mum grows thriving food forest in Tauranga
04-Nov 06:00
Kiwifruit boom fuels Bay of Plenty land rush
03-Nov 18:00
Exports to Australia ease avocado glut
03-Nov 16:20
Man in custody after alleged hit-and-run
03-Nov 14:05
Te Puke artists put their creativity on show
03-Nov 14:00
Local actors bring hilarious comedy to life!
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