Elections 2014

Maroon tide takes shield

Rotorua Maroon have claimed Bay of Plenty's Ranfurly Shield of junior rugby the Tai Mitchell Shield. In a hard fought final Rotorua Maroon where too strong and secured... Read More

What's on Today?

The rumble of wheels with a clash of metal accompanied by the distinctive basketball swish will be heard in the Queen Elizabeth Youth Centre today. Tauranga is hosting... Read More

Horan’s political future on hold

Politics in the Horan household are closed for the time being as NZ Independent Coalition leader Brendan Horan and his party 'grieve” a disappointing 2014... Read More

Mitchell's by-election to cost $70K

Mount Maunganui and Papamoa residents face a six month wait until they will be able to vote to replace outgoing NZ First List MP Clayton Mitchell - at a cost of... Read More

Successful politicians say 'Thanks'

Successful National candidates Todd Muller and Simon Bridges are this morning thanking those who supported them through a 'surreal campaign”. The pair, who... Read More

Bringing balance to the Beehive

New Zealand First's new List MP Clayton Mitchell is today spending time with family and friends ahead of joining his new party in the capital, which he says voters... Read More

Rachel misses out on List seat

Labour's Tauranga candidate Rachel Jones is having a low key day after missing out on a List MP seat in parliament in last night's election results. The Labour Party... Read More

Scott celebrates with brunch date

National's re-elected Coromandel MP Scott Simpson is this morning celebrating his 14,783 vote majority over his rival candidates with "a really good coffee" and... Read More

Love for National continues

The National Party is looking set to return to government for a third term after winning 48.06 per cent of votes in last night's election - equating to 61 seats... Read More

Election 2014: Three MPs for Bay

The Bay of Plenty region can lay claim to two new MPs taking its total to three following tonight's 2014 Election results. Incumbent Tauranga MP Simon Bridges is... Read More

Clayton looks set for Parliament

Clayton Mitchell is looking set to secure a place in Parliament as a List MP for NZ First. Current voting results have the party with 11 seats. It will definitely... Read More

Simon Bridges announces win

Simon Bridges has secured his Tauranga seat for another three years. The 37-year-old has just made the announcement in front of family, friends and supporters at... Read More