Politics

Candidate riled at endorsement

Tauranga City Council candidates endorsed in a private advertisement by developer Bob Clarkson in Friday's Weekend Sun newspaper say it was done without their knowledge... Read More

Bay exposed to bigger tsunamis

Escape routes rather than tsunami sirens are where councils should be spending their money, according to GNS Science latest investigation into New Zealand's tsunami... Read More

Candidates heat up at crossfire

SunLive's first live steaming city Mayoral candidate crossfire last night is being praised as an informative and entertaining evening by attendees - and those watching... Read More

Bay homes offered free insulation

Tauranga residents with a high health risk and cold damp housing are being offered free home insulation as part of a new Government project. The project Warm Up... Read More

Residents oppose camping bylaw

About 30 Mount Maunganui residents are packing Tauranga City Council's public gallery this morning to protest council's freedom camping bylaw. Today's council... Read More

Cunliffe new Labour Party leader

David Cunliffe has been elected leader of the Labour Party in its first ever primary election. David Cunliffe (right) is the new Labour Party leader. This afternoon... Read More

'Sinister intentions' in mayoral race

Western Bay Mayoral candidate Mark Boyle says there are 'sinister intentions to slow the growing momentum” of his campaign as information comes to light about... Read More

Colleges key to new schools

Papamoa College could hold the key to shape the future of three new New Zealand schools to be announced by Associate Education Minister Nikki Kaye in the next few... Read More

Western Mayoral candidates quizzed

Western Bay of Plenty District Council Mayoral candidates Ross Paterson, Mark Boyle and Don Thwaites. Western Bay of Plenty District Council Mayoral candidates... Read More

Employment changes 'not needed'

Rushed changes to the Employment Relations Bill giving employers the ability to pay even lower wages are perplexing and unwarranted, according to one Labour MP.... Read More

Steamers taught a lesson

The Bay of Plenty Steamers have been shown what it takes to be a ITM Cup powerhouse after being dismantled 48-18 by a powerful Canterbury side in Rotorua tonight.... Read More

One BOP no amalgamation ticket

Political association One BOP is hitting back at detractors today saying the local body election ticket involving regional and city council candidates is not an... Read More