Politics

Rena tribunal decision nears

A Waitangi Tribunal hearing challenging the Government's ability to make a deal on the Rena wreck's future without consulting Motiti Island residents is entering... Read More

Peters backs Tauranga councillor

NZ First leader Winston Peters is proud the party is putting Clayton Mitchell forward as candidate for Tauranga despite the accusation the councillor will be 'double... Read More

Independent’s election trio named

A radio announcer, a former councillor and a current Tauranga Independent MP will represent the NZ Independent Coalition Party for a seat in this year's general... Read More

Clayton Mitchell NZ First candidate

Tauranga City Councillor Clayton Mitchell has today been named NZ First's Tauranga candidate for this year's general election. The councillor and Mount Maunganui... Read More

‘For sale’ sign protests mining

A ‘for sale' sign popping up near the Coromandel township is part of Forest and Bird's new campaign protesting the Government selling off rights to frack,... Read More

Winston’s visit cancelled by fog

NZ First leader Winston Peters' visit to Tauranga today is being halted by fog in Auckland with his flight to Tauranga cancelled. The MP was due to visit Tauranga... Read More

Act leader visits city

Act Leader Jamie Whyte is promising his party will cut the environmental ‘green tape' businesses are being lumped with when trying to improve their properties. During... Read More

Father’s legacy on the rise

Three years after Tauranga man Brad Milne's death, an annual memorial concert in his name to raise awareness of depression is stepping up a gear with comedian Mike... Read More

Buoy washes up near Papamoa

Bay of Plenty Regional Council's wave buoy has broken loose and washed ashore on Papamoa Beach. The buoy was found by a member of the public lying near the high... Read More

Urgent appeal to house children

Four children and a baby living in Homes of Hope accommodation are in need of a temporary home while their current sanctuary undergoes charitable renovation. Homes... Read More

City parking looking up

Council is being offered the option of adding another floor to the Elizabeth Street car parking building to provide more car parks in the central city. The Elizabeth... Read More

Whistleblower faces deportation

An Indian orchard worker who claims he assisted Immigration NZ and the Ministry of Business Immigration and Employment in uncovering worker abuse in the kiwifruit... Read More