'I was pleased to hear… it was a genuine problem, it wasn't just my imagination, and it wasn't just me,” says Carol Hudson, recalling the moment... Read More

How supercritical geothermal technology could 'open up a new frontier for more affordable energy” was discussed at a Rotorua hui between iwi and Government... Read More

Tauranga MP Sam Uffindell's proposed equal voting rights bill ignores that Māori still face political disadvantages, iwi group leaders say. Uffindell said... Read More

The economy has rebounded more strongly than expected out of the recession on the back of improved agricultural production and tourism spending. Stats NZ... Read More

An Environment Court judge says a decision on the paused Tarawera Sewerage Scheme will be a priority following a hearing today. The Rotorua Lakes Council... Read More

Expanding the Port of Tauranga to host larger ships is key to doubling New Zealand's export economy over the next decade, Finance Minister Nicola Willis says. Growing... Read More

A member's bill currently before Parliament seeks to stop employers enforcing gag orders on workers talking about their salaries. Pay equity experts say... Read More

Western Bay of Plenty District Council is the latest council to leave national advocacy body Local Government New Zealand. There were claims LGNZ had become... Read More

More people will die in mass shootings if firearms restrictions are rolled back, members of the Muslim community say. It has been six years since a white... Read More

Bay of Plenty MP Tom Rutherford is celebrating a win for the community; subject to some considerations being met, Tauranga City Council says it is likely... Read More

The mayor of the community where a young girl died after being struck by a train says she will do everything she can to prevent it from happening again. A... Read More

Labour MP and former principal Jan Tinetti admits she's feeling a 'little bit of grief” after losing the education portfolio in Labour's recent caucus... Read More