Politics

Pay transparency bill sparks debate

Employers may need to be ready to face up to some uncomfortable discussions about employee pay, employment experts say. On Wednesday night, Labour MP Camilla... Read More

Govt's $6b infrastructure push faces criticism

The Opposition has dismissed the Government's infrastructure announcement as a public relations stunt, while Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says the projects... Read More

Tauranga Hospital opens new heart lab

A new high-tech cardiac catheterisation lab is now open at Tauranga Hospital, improving access to life-saving heart treatment across the Bay of Plenty. Health... Read More

Tauranga shops sceptical of new theft fines

Tauranga CBD retailers say tougher penalties proposed by the Government for low-level theft won't make much difference. This month, Justice Minister Paul... Read More

New salary legislation likely to pass into law

A Labour party member's bill that seeks to stop employers enforcing gag orders on workers talking about their salaries is likely to pass into law. Labour... Read More

Median house price up 5.1% in BOP

The median house price in the Bay of Plenty region has increased 5.1% in a year, rising to $822,000, and price deviations across the country are keeping the... Read More

Vaccine hesitancy growing in at-risk communities

A growing number of families living in communities most vulnerable to infectious disease outbreaks are refusing to have their children vaccinated. Immunisation... Read More

Teenage activist completes 900km ride

Teenage campaigner Jack Karetai-Barrett rode on to Parliament's grounds to hugs from whānau, congratulations from supporters and the upbeat sounds of... Read More

NZ deepens ASEAN ties for security boost

New Zealand is deepening ties with Southeast Asia to boost security and prosperity in an increasingly unstable global climate, Foreign Minister Winston Peters... Read More

No climate aid would leave Kiwis 'on their own'

NZers are being told they are "on their own" after recommendations to withdraw financial assistance for property buy-outs and climate adaptation measures, says... Read More

Tom Rutherford: Youngest MP’s leap

For as long as he can remember, Tom Rutherford has always loved politics. The Bay of Plenty MP, the youngest of 68 MPs in the coalition Government, was just... Read More

Tauranga mayor pushes for BOP amalgamation talks

Tauranga Mayor Mahé Drysdale is pushing for 'tough” amalgamation conversations between Bay of Plenty councils, saying people see what's needed but... Read More