Politics

Mass disruption considered

The man who organised over 1100 motorcyclists to protest in Tauranga against the proposed ACC levy increase says ‘mass disruption' in the Bay of Plenty is... Read More

Don t miss the story

With massive volumes of news content available in the modern world it can be easy for a person to miss an important issue when reading about current events. This... Read More

Business mind for Bay DHB

Health Minister Tony Ryall has announced the appointment of Jeff Williams to the Bay of Plenty District Health Board, where he will also be deputy chair. Jeff replaces... Read More

All day strike at courts + VID

Public Service Association industrial action at the Ministry of Justice has intensified in the Bay of Plenty with workers going on strike from 10am-5pm. This comes... Read More

ACC physio scare

Tauranga physiotherapists are worried the introduction of ACC changes will ‘scare' people from seeking treatment when they suffer injuries.The change, which... Read More

Family focus needed

Grappling with the issue of domestic violence is never an easy task as the causes, consequences and culpabilities are so varied. Certain cases in New Zealand have... Read More

Court pay dispute heats-up

The pay dispute between some Tauranga members of the Public Service Association union and the Ministry of Justice has escalated, with the ministry opting to dock... Read More

Avoiding problems on The Strand

A problem that is literally beginning to spill over into the streets of Tauranga is a matter that could have been avoided long before council and government got... Read More

Bay roads impress MP + VID

The level of Tauranga's infrastructure has impressed the Labour Party's chief whip and transport spokesperson during his visit to the region. Darren Hughes visited... Read More

MP in doubt over Bay bid

Labour's list MP working in Tauranga is undecided if she will stand as the party's candidate in the city at the next election. Jacinda Ardern, currently the youngest... Read More

Murray takes Bonnie to rally

Tauranga City Councillor Murray Guy intends being part of Saturday's motorcycle rally opposing the increase in ACC levies. 'Proposals by government to date clearly... Read More

Motorcyclists plan invasion

Motorcycles will roar through Tauranga on Saturday in what is being described as an ‘invasion' of the town. The motorcyclists are gathering in Tauranga to... Read More