Politics

Covid-19: Four new cases in NZ

New Zealand has picked up four new cases of Covid-19 at the border, with all four in managed isolation. There are now 20 active cases in this country, none of... Read More

Injection of $2.5 million into Whakatane

An immediate cash injection of $2.5 million from the Government will go towards a suite of projects aimed at transforming the Whakatane riverfront and CBD, boosting... Read More

First Iwi-led Predator Free 2050 project announced

Te Runanga o Ngati Awa has welcomed the announcement and funding of its Korehaha Whakahau predator eradication project. Funding was confirmed today by... Read More

Mt Maunganui recycling plant receives funding

Goodwood, a Mount Maunganui-based wood waste recycling plant will be receiving further Government funding, it was announced today. An extra 4,000 tonnes... Read More

Both sides of the Cannabis Referendum

A free online event educating people on the pros and cons of the Cannabis Legalisation and Control Bill will take place in Tauranga next week. SocialLink general... Read More

New service available at Tauranga AA Centre

After weeks of heavy demand, the Tauranga AA Centre team is excited to offer locals a new service, which will help them enrol online to vote in this year's election.  People... Read More

Prisoner voting bill passes in Parliament

Prisoners serving a sentence of less than three years will now be able to vote in September's general election. The prisoner voting bill passed its... Read More

New campaign to help Kiwis in dairy farming jobs

The Government and dairy sector have joined forces on a new campaign to support COVID-19 affected workers into a farming career. The 2020 GoDairy campaign was... Read More

Govt tweaks border rules for ship crews

Crew on international cargo and fishing vessels are being added to the list of people who must spend 14 days in quarantine if they wish to take any 'shore... Read More

Two new cases of Covid-19 in New Zealand today

There have been two new cases of Covid-19 reported in New Zealand today, both in isolation. There are now seven active cases in this country. One of the new... Read More

Rotorua hotels used for Covid-19 quarantine

At least two Rotorua hotels are being used to house up to 240 people under Covid-19 quarantine. SunLive understands the Ibis Hotel on Rangiuru St and the Sudima... Read More

Covid-19 border weakness fears in Tauranga

There are fears that crews from foreign ships mingling with Kiwis could be a major weakness in the strategy to keep Covid-19 out of NZ. Health authorities in... Read More