Politics
02:19pm Thu 19 May, 2011
The following is the government press release pertaining to infrastructure investment as outlined in today's Budget. New Zealand's broadband, rail and schools are... Read More
02:09pm Thu 19 May, 2011
The following is the government press release pertaining to the changes it has made to Kiwisaver as outlined in today's Budget. Changes to KiwiSaver will encourage... Read More
02:39pm Mon 09 May, 2011
Western Bay of Plenty seniors support organisations are rejecting Winston Peters' plans to give a 10 per cent power discount to those aged over 65. The discount... Read More
12:26pm Sat 07 May, 2011
Tauranga's Reon Hogg admits the idea behind his new political party is ‘experimental', but is confident CitizeNZ Party will get off the ground before the November... Read More
12:00pm Fri 06 May, 2011
Tauranga MP Simon Bridges is heading to the United States of America to learn about the US foreign policy process. The May 9-20 trip is funded by the International... Read More
10:03am Mon 02 May, 2011
Tauranga MP Simon Bridges says Hone Harawira's decision to force a by-election in his electorate Te Tai Tokerau is a waste of money. Hone has started a new party... Read More
04:42pm Fri 29 Apr, 2011
Labour Party leader Phil Goff is toured Friday, with stops around the city at Zespri, Ngai Tuairangi Orchard and at Te Awanui Huka Pak. The kiwifruit industry focused... Read More
03:28pm Fri 29 Apr, 2011
Bethlehem College student Matt Smalberger's ideas about how to improve youth participation in politics could see him learning about government in Wellington. He... Read More
03:59pm Thu 28 Apr, 2011
Tauranga's former Act Party candidate Ron Scott is praising Don Brash's ascent to become the party's new leader. Former leader Rodney Hide made the leadership change... Read More
09:49am Wed 27 Apr, 2011
Former Bay of Plenty Regional Councillor Karen Summerhays is leaving Tauranga to take up a job with the Auckland Council. She leaves the city on April 30 and starts... Read More
09:05am Fri 22 Apr, 2011
The steady increase of living costs is a burden many New Zealanders are bearing, but Tauranga MP Simon Bridges says the government is doing its best to keep prices... Read More
04:50pm Wed 20 Apr, 2011
Scott Simpson is replacing incumbent MP Sandra Goudie as the National Party's candidate in the Coromandel electorate. He will still need to convince people in the... 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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