Politics
12:18pm Tue 02 Aug, 2011
The government's banning of Kronic and other synthetic drugs, a total of 43 legal ‘highs', is a move happening quickly and with support from across the house. ... Read More
06:00am Mon 01 Aug, 2011
Checking enrolment details to vote in this year's general election and referendum just got easier, with the release of the first printed electoral rolls for 2011. 'Printing... Read More
10:29am Thu 28 Jul, 2011
Tauranga MP Simon Bridges is encouraging people to have their say on the proposals in the government's Green Paper for Vulnerable Children. 'Too many of our children... Read More
02:41pm Thu 14 Jul, 2011
The government's offer to settle a long-running sleepover dispute with disability support workers in the Bay of Plenty has been rejected. The unions representing... Read More
03:06pm Wed 13 Jul, 2011
Unofficial Steamers mascot Hori Leaming says he will run for Parliament at this year's general election unless he gets an answer to the question: 'Is it bullshit... Read More
10:09am Wed 06 Jul, 2011
There are 3000 eligible voters in the broader Western Bay of Plenty area who are at risk of being unable to have their say on November 26 at this year's general... Read More
05:13pm Tue 28 Jun, 2011
The Green party is claiming success from the ‘Hands across the Sand' event held nationwide at the weekend - and drawing participation from 79 people at Mount... Read More
11:36am Fri 10 Jun, 2011
Prime Minister John Key is hoping to visit Katikati again this year after making a surprise stop there on Thursday. Many residents were stunned as they bumped... Read More
08:14am Fri 10 Jun, 2011
The Labour Party is struggling to find a candidate to stand in Tauranga at the general election in November. Eric Goddard, from the party's head office in Wellington,... Read More
12:05pm Thu 02 Jun, 2011
Deputy Prime Minister Bill English is visiting Tauranga today. He is attending a lunch with invited guests at Mills Reef Winery and Restaurant this afternoon. Bill... Read More
09:03am Thu 02 Jun, 2011
Members of the Bay of Plenty branch of the United Nations Association are meeting to hear from Rotorua MP Todd McClay talk about ‘how New Zealand can, as a... Read More
08:59am Thu 02 Jun, 2011
The Electoral Commission is advising people who have not yet received their enrolment update pack that they are not enrolled to vote. Enrolment update packs were... Read More
05-Nov 15:00
BoP set for summer-like heat as temperatures soar
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
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