Politics

Govt invest $13.9 million into BOP

A total of $13.9 million is being invested into the Bay of Plenty. The government has made the announcement today saying it is part of a $48.5 million investment... Read More

Geothermal project referred for fast tracking

Taheke Geothermal Project in the Bay of Plenty has reached a "major milestone" after the Minister for the Environment accepted the project's resource consent... Read More

Government soft on vapes

The Asthma and Respiratory Foundation NZ has been calling for a ban on vapes being sold within one kilometre of schools and marae for years, and a complete stop... Read More

Māori Electoral Option closed for election

Thousands of Māori voters have taken the opportunity to change electoral rolls or update their details before this year's general election. Voters of Māori... Read More

Government to review weather forecasting system

The Government has commissioned a review of New Zealand's weather forecasting system. 'MetService/Te Ratonga Tirorangi and NIWA/Taihoro Nukurangi have... Read More

Difficulties attracting foreign teachers to NZ

Principals say they are finding it harder to attract foreign teachers from traditional source countries like the UK and Canada. Teaching Council figures... Read More

Prostate cancer petition going to Parliament

A petition calling for a nationwide screening programme for prostate cancer has gathered more than 30,000 signatures. The petition, which closed on July... Read More

Hipkins: Reallocation of ministerial portfolios

Prime Minister Chris Hipkins is announcing the reallocation of Kiri Allan's ministerial portfolios, promoting newer Ministers who have "demonstrated promise". 'Ginny... Read More

A volunteering challenge for election candidates

SociaLink Volunteering Services is calling on election candidates in the Western Bay of Plenty to volunteer a few hours for social agencies to "see what's... Read More

Justice Minister "immediately" resigns portfolios

Justice Minister Kiri Allan is facing charges following a crash overnight. In a statement released this morning, Prime Minister Chris Hipkins confirmed Allan... Read More

Government ban on new coal boilers in place

The Government is delivering on its climate commitment to ban new coal boilers and to phase out by 2037, existing coal boilers, the Energy and Resources Minister... Read More

Luxon: Govt target causing violent crime increase

National Party leader Christopher Luxon says the Government's aim to reduce the prison population by 30 per cent is causing an increase in violent crime. Luxon... Read More