Waikato public hospital has told nurses not to speak to patients in any language other than English. A memo sent to all nursing staff last Friday, obtained... Read More

A raised pedestrian crossing in Matua is being ripped out and returned to being a level crossing after seven months at a cost of about $80,000 after causing... Read More

THREE KEY FACTS: One-third of Food Hub recipients are seeking help for the first time. Food Hubs can only meet around 60 per cent of their communities'... Read More

Tauranga City Council is disappointed its fast-track applications have been declined by the Government. On Sunday, the Government announced 149 projects included... Read More

It's time to vote to fill the vacant seat on the Maketu Community Board. The Candidates for the seat are Brett Waterhouse and Susan (Huhana) Smith. Voting... Read More

Budget deficit $12.9 billion vs budget forecast $11.1b Tax take $119.9 b vs forecast $118.3b Total revenue $167.3b vs forecast $165.0b Total expenses... Read More

The TECT Trustee Election is officially underway now that 150,000 locals across Tauranga and Western Bay of Plenty have received voting letters over the last... Read More

Changes to the building consent process are being welcomed by the director one of New Zealand's largest home builders who says the current system is 'arduous”... Read More

The Reserve Bank has cut its benchmark cash rate by 50 basis points. The central bank cut the official cash rate (OCR) to 4.75 percent, as expected, to its... Read More

The Katikati Sport and Recreation Centre group has announced the first stage of the new community building will soon be submitted for building consent. Six... Read More

More than $2 million in Government funding will be moved from Rotorua's Aquatic Centre upgrade to a sewerage scheme. That's despite Rotorua's mayor arguing... Read More

Rotorua's mayor says she is 'extremely concerned” the district's roading needs are going unfunded in favour of larger cities. Tania Tapsell says this... Read More