Politics

D-day for Wellbeing Budget

Today is the day that the full Budget will be announced to the entire country by the coalition Government. From 2pm, Finance Minister Grant Robertson will... Read More

Budget breach didn‘t break the law - Treasury

Treasury has confirmed that a feature in its website search tool was exploited by an unknown person or persons, but police have concluded this did not break the... Read More

Bill to set up urban development authority

Legislation to set up the Government's urban development authority - Kāinga Ora-Homes and Communities - has been introduced to Parliament today. Housing and... Read More

Mayoral candidate calls out to future voices

Tauranga mayoral candidate Tenby Powell has reached out to his alma mater principal, Russell Gordon, proposing that Otumoetai College host a gathering of student... Read More

Budget leak: Treasury ‘deliberately hacked’

Treasury has evidence it has been deliberately hacked and has referred the matter to police following the National Party's leaking of Budget information, it... Read More

National Party releases ‘key details’ from Budget

The National Party has released what it says are "key details" of the government's Budget due on Thursday, but the Finance Minister says some of the released... Read More

New service for young people leaving state care

Minister for Children Tracey Martin has announced $153.7 million for helping young people leave state care and youth justice system and transition into adulthood. Young... Read More

Serious crime up across the country

With growing reports of gang tensions, drug crime and shootings, National can reveal the number of serious harm cases before the courts has increased by 25 per... Read More

Council discuss pressing pause on projects

Putting a pause on some projects in Tauranga was heavily discussed during Annual Plan deliberation meetings that took place this week. Councillor Steve Morris... Read More

Reducing the backlog of coronial cases

The Government is taking action to reducing the backlog of coronial cases by appointing eight relief coroners, Minister for Courts Andrew Little announced today. ... Read More

Tuia 250 Voyage Flotilla to visit Mercury Bay

A flotilla of historic vessels will visit Mercury Bay in October as part of the Tuia Encounters 250 national commemoration. This year New Zealand marks 250 years... Read More

Green Party co-leader leads climate strike in BOP

Green Party co-leader Marama Davidson joined Tauranga students in protesting climate change in Red Square today. Students and members of the Tauranga community... Read More