Politics

Tauranga’s growth outstrips census data

Winston Peters' campaign bus rolled into town and with that came election promises. A crowd of around 60 people gathered at Red Square to hear the deputy Prime... Read More

Experts want roadside drug testing for cannabis

There are concerns the legalisation of cannabis could lead to an increase in road deaths, with the impact of drugged driving already becoming more apparent. In... Read More

Angie Warren-Clark sets fresh goals

After three years as a Labour List MP, Angie Warren-Clark is pleased she has been able to see some goals achieved and is looking to pursue more. 'One of my goals... Read More

Voting place locations released

More than 2800 voting places locations have been reconfirmed for the 2020 General Election and referendums. Voting Services National Manager Graeme Astle says... Read More

Labour pledges spend another $200m in regions

Labour has announced a $200 million fund to support economic development plans in the regions, as part of its election manifesto. The Government has also allocated... Read More

New tools to make nature more accessible

People planning to head outdoors now have a resource that lets them know how accessible an area is for people with varying levels of mobility. The new tool, Accessibel,... Read More

NZ First aims to cut price of cigarettes to $20

New Zealand First says it would lower tobacco excise so that the average pack of cigarettes is no more than $20. Party leader Winston Peters announced the policy... Read More

National promises $4.5bn in tax cuts

National's promising a short-term package of tax cuts - worth more than $4.5 billion - to kick start the economy. Leader Judith Collins and finance spokesperson... Read More

Govt achieves 50 percent women on state boards

Minister for Women Julie Anne Genter announced today that the government has reached its target of 50 per cent on women on state sector board and committees - setting... Read More

LIVE: Ardern on GDP

The economy has shrunk by a record amount and fell into its first recession in a decade as it was battered by the government's moves to eliminate COVID-19,... Read More

Kiwi conservation receives cash injection

Kiwi conservationists all over Aotearoa are celebrating after the Minister of Conservation announced a multi-million-dollar cash injection into kiwi conservation... Read More

BOP to get $3.4m for Jobs for Nature programme

The Provincial Growth Fund will provide $11.88 million to fund fencing and waterway projects nationwide. Regional Economic Development Minister Shane Jones say... Read More