Politics
04:52pm Fri 13 Jun, 2014
A cultural issue report stating that leaving the wreck of the Rena on the Astrolabe Reef will not affect the spiritual or cultural significance of the reef contains... Read More
03:09pm Fri 13 Jun, 2014
A new study to evaluate opportunities for increasing investment, employment and incomes in the Bay of Plenty will benefit Te Puke, says its local MP Todd McClay. ... Read More
08:03am Thu 12 Jun, 2014
Wild weather is hitting the Bay of Plenty today bringing down trees and cutting power throughout the region. A balancing act on Oropi Road. Photo: Pauline Happe. ... Read More
07:00am Thu 12 Jun, 2014
Bay of Plenty residents could save $300 a year on their power bills by switching to solar power, says energy spokesperson for the Green Party Gareth Hughes. Gareth... Read More
05:03pm Tue 10 Jun, 2014
Prime Minister John Key is not wading into the debate on the future of the Rena wreck saying it is a decision for Bay of Plenty residents and the Environment Court.... Read More
10:42am Tue 10 Jun, 2014
Prime Minister John Key has got his Tauranga visit off to a positive start with an impromptu political poll from college students favouring him to retain his seat... Read More
11:24am Sat 07 Jun, 2014
Two Labour representatives in Tauranga this week believe a Housing Accord is not the key to unlocking the city's housing crisis needs. A recent international housing... Read More
04:45pm Fri 06 Jun, 2014
Injecting funding and education opportunities into Tauranga's age care sector is emerging as a key desire among those in the industry heading into this year's general... Read More
07:00am Thu 05 Jun, 2014
An aspiring Welcome Bay politician is preparing to entice and promote a stronger, younger generation through technology and social media, as he vies for a spot in... Read More
09:44am Wed 04 Jun, 2014
The National Party has selected its Bay of Plenty candidate for this year's general election in a two-horse race decided last night. Former Fonterra executive Todd... Read More
03:08pm Fri 30 May, 2014
A Tauranga service helping high-risk victims of domestic abuse feel safer is being extended by an extra 12 months thanks to a $500,000 boost from the Government. Shine... Read More
07:01am Fri 30 May, 2014
Tauranga Hospital's acute mental health unit, Te Whare Maiangiangi, is leaking. One of the wings of the $6.6 million, 26 bed-unit which opened in 2001, is currently... Read More
05-Nov 08:00
Bay homes offer a retirement alternative
05-Nov 07:00
Resident says shelterbelt is reducing visibility
05-Nov 06:00
SPCA renews fireworks ban call as Guy Fawkes nears
04-Nov 18:00
BOP fisherman receives international recognition
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
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