The results are in for this year's TECT trustee election. Rachael Gemming, Greg Brownless, and Don Brash have been elected as trustees of the TECT Community... Read More

The Government is proposing changing the deed of understanding it has with NZ Post to only require post to be delivered a minimum two days' a week in urban... Read More

Parliament's petitions committee hears many requests, but not many ask to edit part of the constitution. This last week MPs heard from Tauranga's... Read More

Department of Conservation staff have highlighted some of the issues with graffiti, vandalism, unsavoury behaviour, litter and defecation at tourist hot spots... Read More

The Western Bay of Plenty District Council is reviewing its Kaimai Ward Reserve Management Plan, which includes 50 reserves, including playgrounds, sports grounds,... Read More

Bay of Plenty farmers are breathing a sigh of relief that the regional council will have to stop charging ahead with unworkable new freshwater rules. 'The... Read More

In April 2024, Immigration New Zealand (INZ) introduced the Immigration Employment Infringement Scheme, a new enforcement tool designed to promote fair treatment... Read More

Over 10,000 workers gathered across New Zealand to protest government cuts, attacks on public health and community services, and attacks on Te Tiriti. Protesters... Read More

A military mission of a different kind, to reunite a World War One medal with its whānau. The British War medal was found dropped on the ground in a car... Read More

The number of electorates in New Zealand will decrease from 65 to 64 at the next general election, with one fewer in the North Island. Stats NZ made the announcement... Read More

The Government is listening to New Zealanders and Cabinet has agreed to recommend modifications to the Sentencing (Reinstating Three Strikes) Amendment Bill,... Read More

A $9.2 million fund to assist community conservation groups is an opportunity for local conservationists to apply for support to enhance biodiversity in our... Read More