Politics

Red Shield Appeal - there for those in need

Tauranga locals brave the cold today to donate towards the Salvation Army Red Shield Appeal to help those in need in the community. 'The Salvation Army Red... Read More

KidsCan welcomes food programme for under fives

KidsCan is welcoming the government's announcement of a new early childhood food programme to support 10,000 preschoolers living in poverty. Since 2019,... Read More

LIVE: Willis makes speech ahead of Budget

The speech will be livestreamed at the top of this page from about 7.30am. Finance Minister Nicola Willis is making a pre-Budget speech to the... Read More

Singer announces Tauranga mayoralty bid

'Fearless” and award-winning Māori musician Ria Hall is running for the Tauranga mayoralty. 'I know myself enough to know that I can be that voice... Read More

Funding shortfall endangering care of elderly

The New Zealand Nurses Organisation Tōpūtanga Tapuhi Kaitiaki o Aotearoa (NZNO) is calling for increased funding for Aged Residential Care in Budget 2024. NZNO... Read More

Auckland Airport security: carry-on scanners

Passengers travelling on international flights from Auckland Airport will be able to keep laptops and liquids in their carry-on bags for security screening thanks... Read More

Decision allows for housing growth in Western Bay

The Minister Responsible for RMA Reform is releasing his decision on four recommendations referred to him by the Western Bay of Plenty District Council, opening... Read More

Habitat for Humanity provide housing solutions

Habitat for Humanity is continuing to support Bay of Plenty whānau to achieve their housing aspirations, with two new rent-to-buy homes recently delivered and... Read More

Earthquakes: Homeowners urged to check houses

Homeowners are being encouraged to make some simple checks on their homes, and to take actions that will help keep their whānau and properties safe. 'There... Read More

Pāpāmoa East Interchange construction to finale

Tauranga City Council is celebrating the start of the main construction phase of the new Pāpāmoa East Interchange, which will provide a long-awaited connection... Read More

Council body makes billion dollar rates plea

Councils could be in line for a billion-dollar boost each year should the government agree to return GST on rates. Many of the 78 local authorities representing... Read More

Whangamatā SLS Club close to fundraising target

Whangamatā Surf Life Saving Club is close to meeting its fundraising target of $2.5 million to complete the refurbishment of its clubrooms. Physical work... Read More