Politics

Attending an Anzac Day Dawn Service

The Dawn Service has been part of Anzac Day commemorations across New Zealand since 1939. The service, which traditionally begins with a military parade,... Read More

What moved the housing market this week

Analysis - Inflation drops, borrowers take a gamble on one-year mortgage rates, and pet-owning renters are thrown a bone. Here's what moved real estate this... Read More

Government improves access to home loans

The Government is reforming financial services to improve access to home loans and other lending, and strengthen customer protections, Commerce and Consumer... Read More

Brown says no hybrid council, no Crown observer

Local Government Minister Simeon Brown has confirmed Tauranga City Council will return to fully elected governance in July despite requests for continued central... Read More

Group plans work to improve safety of female MPs

Work is under way on a plan to improve the safety of female MPs as new research shows harassment of elected officials - especially women - is on the rise. An... Read More

Olympian rower considers running for council

Two-time Olympic gold medallist and five-time world rowing champion Mahé Drysdale is considering joining the race for Tauranga City Council. The legendary... Read More

TCC revaluations: means woman can't sell and move

A 77-year-old Tauranga woman whose council property valuation has plummeted by $90,000 says she feels 'stuck” because selling her home will not raise enough... Read More

Earthquake-prone buildings review brought forward

The Government is bringing the earthquake-prone building review forward, with work to start immediately, and extending the deadline for remediations by four... Read More

Youth crime: Military-style academies forge ahead

Plans are progressing for Youth Offender Military Academies as the Government works on ways to reduce youth crime. Tauranga has seen numerous ram raids in... Read More

Supporting Jayforce and Mururoa veteran's families

Veterans' Affairs has moved to ensure children of veterans exposed to nuclear radiation on operations are treated equally with more entitlements and support. Nuclear... Read More

Getting vape products is easy, says teen

The Ministry of Health says it is working on initiatives aimed at youth and vaping. This follows criticism from the Asthma and Respiratory Foundation towards... Read More

Government announces pet bond policy for renters

The government has announced a two-week pet bond and obligations for tenants to pay for damage their animals cause in a bid to make renting with an animal easier. It... Read More