Politics
05:34pm Tue 31 May, 2011
Tauranga's Bob Clarkson is the latest high profile former National Party member to defect to the Act Party, joining new leader Don Brash and former Auckland Mayor... Read More
04:29pm Tue 31 May, 2011
The Green Party candidate for the Tauranga electorate at this year's general election is Dr Ian McLean. He is a Tauranga born environmental scientist who studied... Read More
04:42pm Mon 30 May, 2011
Tauranga MP Simon Bridges is hoping a ‘better' voting system will be chosen after this year's referendum being held alongside the November 26 general election. He... Read More
03:07pm Mon 30 May, 2011
Newly elected Act Party leader Don Brash is speaking in Tauranga tonight in a bid to boost the party's support in the city. The party only attracted 1086 votes in... Read More
11:33am Mon 30 May, 2011
Tauranga's New Zealand First candidate Brendan Horan is urging residents to support MMP at this year's referendum. Voters will decide on New Zealand's electoral... Read More
10:46am Mon 30 May, 2011
The wheels of democracy are beginning to turn in general election year as the Electoral Commission begins its triennial mailing to every residential address nationwide. In... Read More
11:36am Sat 21 May, 2011
Bay of Plenty businesses are giving a mixed response to the Budget - with most contacted by SunLive saying it will not affect them much. The owner of a Tauranga... Read More
05:06pm Thu 19 May, 2011
Priority One CEO Andrew Coker is welcoming claw backs in the 2011 Budget, but believes ‘middle income' earners in the Western Bay of Plenty will suffer. Finance... Read More
04:20pm Thu 19 May, 2011
Tauranga Chamber of Commerce CEO Max Mason is concerned some employers in the region will not cope with the one per cent increase in employer contributions to KiwiSaver. ... Read More
02:39pm Thu 19 May, 2011
The following is the government press release in which Prime Minister John Key outlines what he sees as the main changes in the Budget. Prime Minister John Key. Prime... Read More
02:32pm Thu 19 May, 2011
The following is the government press release pertaining to the changes made to the student loan scheme in today's Budget. Encouraging personal responsibility and... Read More
02:27pm Thu 19 May, 2011
The following is the government press release giving Finance Minister Bill English's summary of today's Budget. Finance Minister Bill English says this year's... 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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