Politics

Tauranga mayoral race: Tina Salisbury

In July, Tauranga will choose who will be running their city for the first time in five years. A mayor and nine councillors will replace the four-person commission... Read More

Shift in gun owners’ trust in firearms regulator

Just 18 months after launching as a dedicated firearms regulator for New Zealand, Te Tari Pūreke - Firearms Safety Authority records a big shift in trust and... Read More

NZTA issues SH2 vandalism warning

NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi is issuing a warning to those vandalising SH2 in protest the installation of median barriers. Upset with NZTA's decision to... Read More

District had zero economic growth in 12 months

The Thames-Coromandel district has seen no economic growth in the past 12 months, a recent Infometrics report reveals. The report, Infometrics' Quarterly... Read More

Infrastructure Pipeline worth over $120 billion

The National Infrastructure Pipeline, which provides a national view of current or planned infrastructure projects, from roads, to water infrastructure, to schools,... Read More

Improvements to stop Digital Child Exploitation

The Department of Internal Affairs is making a significant upgrade to their Digital Child Exploitation Filtering System, which blocks access to websites known... Read More

Zespri launches global healthy eating campaign

Zespri is launching a global campaign focused on encouraging people to eat better to help tackle health challenges and improve lives around the world. The... Read More

BOP kindy teachers hit out over planned changes

Kindergarten teachers fear good educators will leave the sector after proposed regulatory changes. Regulation Minister David Seymour's announcement to look... Read More

Government to overhaul firearms laws

Associate Justice Minister Nicole McKee is announcing a comprehensive programme to reform New Zealand's outdated and complicated firearms laws. 'The... Read More

Govt to reverse blanket speed limit reductions

The Coalition Government will reverse Labour's blanket speed limit reductions by July 1, 2025, through a new Land Transport Rule released for public consultation... Read More

Positive step in M. bovis programme

DairyNZ and Beef + Lamb New Zealand welcome the Government's confirmed commitment to implementing a National Pest Management Plan for Mycoplasma bovis. DairyNZ... Read More

Support Tauranga baker's next Ukraine tour of duty

The Rotary Club of Ōtūmoetai has swung into action to hold a charity quiz night to support club member Harriet Campbell's next humanitarian ‘tour of... Read More