Politics
07:01am Thu 18 Jul, 2013
For a party forged out of political division 20 years ago NZ First has certainly had its fair share of controversy and headlines, yet its leader has no intentions... Read More
05:23pm Tue 16 Jul, 2013
Playcentre is ready to welcome an influx of new charges from today as changes to the welfare system come into effect. Playcentres are welcoming the increase in... Read More
10:46am Thu 11 Jul, 2013
A controversial Facebook page entitled ‘The Pakeha Party' is sparking a reaction in Tauranga residents with a local radio station receiving record feedback... Read More
02:59pm Tue 09 Jul, 2013
Bay of Plenty iwi are appealing to the Environment Minister claiming they have been treated unfairly after three Rena iwi liason roles were scrapped. The roles... Read More
12:57pm Tue 09 Jul, 2013
High profile resident Steve Morris is stepping down from his Papamoa post in an attempt to run for Tauranga City Council at this year's local body elections. The... Read More
07:01am Sun 07 Jul, 2013
A Bay of Plenty political stoush is brewing as Tauranga Independent MP Brendan Horan accuses fellow National MPs Simon Bridges and Tony Ryall of 'throwing mud back”... Read More
12:30pm Tue 02 Jul, 2013
Waiariki MP Te Ururoa Flavell is tipped to become the next Maori Party leader after Dr Pita Sharples announced his retirement as party co-leader and from politics... Read More
04:48pm Wed 19 Jun, 2013
An animal leg discovered in imported stock feed, delivered to a Bay of Plenty farm, is prompting the Ministry for Primary Industries to tighten up conditions for... Read More
02:43pm Tue 18 Jun, 2013
Labour Social Development and Children spokesperson Jacinda Ardern says the recent food in schools initiative is a positive step but questions whether it can help... Read More
07:00am Mon 17 Jun, 2013
Rotorua MP Todd McClay has passed the torch for his Prohibition of Gang Insignia Bill to Rodney MP Mark Mitchell. MP Todd McClay can no longer sponsor the bill,... Read More
11:39am Tue 11 Jun, 2013
Tauranga City Mayor Stuart Crosby has fired a warning shot at the National-led Government in an attempt to tweak Tauranga's affordable housing dilemma. At a select... Read More
02:55pm Mon 10 Jun, 2013
Rotorua MP Todd McClay will be appointed a Minister outside Cabinet following the resignation of Peter Dunne. The National MP was elected into Parliament in 2008... Read More
05-Nov 11:55
Man charged with arson after car fire
05-Nov 11:41
Bay of Plenty Lotto player wins nearly $34k
05-Nov 10:49
Voter access concerns after ramp door locked
05-Nov 08:48
Car ends up off road in Ōhauiti, house undamaged
05-Nov 08:30
Heavy traffic snarls Hewletts Rd commuters
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
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