Politics

Bay principals react to maths curriculum changes

The current Government's plan to bring forward changes to the New Zealand math curriculum has some Bay principals expressing 'deep concerns”. This month,... Read More

The final push to hit 2025 smokefree goal

Segina Te Ahuahu is proud her son is growing up travelling in a car that has never been smoked in - something she thought would never happen when she was growing... Read More

Tauranga MP moves his office into town

Tauranga MP Sam Uffindell is backing Tauranga's CBD and has moved his electorate office to 14 Grey Street. 'It's hard to miss the office, which is accessible... Read More

Tauranga council considers fluoridation directive

Tauranga's new council must decide whether to continue work to fluoridate the city's water or try for an extension ahead of a looming deadline, otherwise... Read More

Huge interest in one-stop shop Fast-track Bill

Cabinet has agreed to recommend a suite of sensible changes to the Fast-track Approvals Bill, say RMA Reform Minister Chris Bishop and Regional Development Minister... Read More

Māori men more likely to be stopped by police

"Bias" and "structural racism" within the police are partly why Māori men are more likely to be stopped, prosecuted and tasered, a two-year investigation has... Read More

Nicola Willis hits back at abuse, threats

Female politicians fear a normalised "toxic environment" of gendered abuse is stopping women from wanting a seat at the decision-making table. Now, National... Read More

Police to axe 170 roles in bid to save $53 million

Police are looking to shed 170 roles in a bid to save $53 million over four years to meet the government's cost-cutting directive. Commissioner Andrew... Read More

Further support to councils to speed up recovery

Emergency Management and Recovery Minister Mark Mitchell has allocated $16.8 million of Budget 24 funding to support councils in accelerating recovery efforts... Read More

Twenty Government actions free up rural economy

Hard working men and women of rural NZ are doing their bit to help rebuild our economy, says Agriculture Minister Todd McClay. 'With interest rates and on... Read More

Police to target drunk and drugged drivers

Drunk drivers and drugged drivers will be heavily targeted to improve safety on New Zealand roads by the new $1.3 billon Road Policing Investment Programme RPIP... Read More

Tauranga Māori ward councillor on medical leave

Tauranga's first Māori ward councillor has been granted a leave absence until next year due to illness. Mikaere Sydney (Ngāi Te Rangi and Ngāti Ranginui)... Read More