06:41am Tue 02 Jul, 2019
Just 16km of median barrier was installed on roads last year, raising questions about the government's ambitious plan to roll out 198km of life-saving median... Read More
04:00pm Sun 30 Jun, 2019
ACT Party leader David Seymour says ACT would repeal the ban on single-use plastic bags and introduce a small levy to help clean up international waterways. 'The... Read More
03:45pm Sun 30 Jun, 2019
The ban on single-use plastic shopping bags, which takes effect on July 1, is a step towards healthier oceans and giving nature a hand, says Associate Environment... Read More
03:30pm Sun 30 Jun, 2019
The Minister of Local Government, Hon Nanaia Mahuta has today announced an increase to the Rates Rebate Scheme which will help ensure many low-income New Zealanders... Read More
10:40am Sun 30 Jun, 2019
New data released by Stats NZ shows that freshwater quality is New Zealanders' top environmental concern. "Stats NZ New Zealand General Social Survey showed... Read More
06:50am Sun 30 Jun, 2019
The Thames Coromandel District Council's significant capital works programme will continue in the coming financial year, with $43 million earmarked for projects... Read More
07:30am Sat 29 Jun, 2019
The number of deaths caused by drugged drivers - 71 last year and 88 the year before - means there must be better testing to get these people off our roads, says... Read More
11:03am Fri 28 Jun, 2019
The local elections are on their way and people are being asked to check they're enrolled and ready to vote. 'From this Saturday we'll be sending out 3.3m enrolment... Read More
06:50am Thu 27 Jun, 2019
Tauranga Labour list MP Jan Tinetti is refuting claims that NZ households are worse off under the Labour-led government. National is saying that Kiwi households... Read More
11:01am Wed 26 Jun, 2019
Bay of Plenty Labour List MP Angie Warren-Clark has confirmed how she will vote on the second reading of David Seymour's End of Life Choice Bill. Angie says during... Read More
02:56pm Tue 25 Jun, 2019
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says she's not giving up the focus on building more affordable homes, while accepting KiwiBuild hasn't met expectations. ... Read More
01:50pm Tue 25 Jun, 2019
A list of collection events for the firearms amnesty and buy-back period is now available on the police website. Around 192 events - including 11 in the Bay of... Read More