Politics

Model UN at the Mount

The question of Arms Control and Trade is one of two topics on the table for discussion at a modal United Nations meeting at Mount Maunganui College today. Year... Read More

Labour will sort it out

The Labour Party will sort out its leadership issues and she has no involvement, says former Labour leader and Prime Minister Helen Clark. Helen declined to comment... Read More

Project boost 'unprecedented' gift

Paying $20million into regional infrastructure developments is something no other council in New Zealand has ever done, says Bay of Plenty Regional Council chairman... Read More

Horan defends GCSB controversy

Tauranga Independent MP Brendan Horan is 'not ashamed” of being kicked out of Parliament after being refused an opportunity to speak on the newly passed GCSB... Read More

Labour's David Shearer steps down

Labour leader David Shearer is stepping down as the party's leader. The Opposition party member announced he is resigning as leader at an urgent press conference... Read More

Shearer gets fishy in Parliament

Labour leader David Shearer got his hands dirty in Parliament brandishing two dead fish as the Government's snapper consultation period enters its final week. During... Read More

$15.6m for Kawerau school

The Government's move to invest $15.6million into Kawerau's education is being welcomed by Kawerau MP Todd McClay. 'Tarawera High School plays an important part... Read More

Facelift for Coronation Park

Mount Maunganui's Coronation Park is set to get a facelift in the coming days as work gets underway to improve visibility into the park. Work will begin to recontour... Read More

Time short to enrol to vote

People wanting to vote in this year's local body elections are running out of time as the deadline closes on Friday. Enrolments to vote in the elections for local... Read More

Karicare Formula recall narrows

Health Minister Tony Ryall and Food Safety Minister Nikki Kaye have today confirmed Nutricia has narrowed the scope of the recall for infant formula. 'The Ministry... Read More

Councils candidates join forces

A new political entity calling itself One Bay of Plenty and One Waikato will contest the local body elections this October. Instead of party political, One BOP... Read More

Health and safety changes ahead

Changes to the Health and Safety system announced by Tauranga MP Simon Bridges yesterday will be the hot topic of discussion at Club Mount Maunganui in October. ... Read More