New ZealandCCTV spree: Rotorua CBD crime crackdown plan expanding to suburbsIt includes rolling out new cameras to catch and deter crims.10 Oct 04:02 PM
New ZealandConsent reforms needed to fix 'overkill' system – builderChanges to the building consent system are welcomed as it is currently arduous.10 Oct 12:30 AM
New ZealandResource consent lodged to expand Petone KmartThe application is currently on hold while impacts on traffic are considered.09 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandResidents say solar farm changes a 'threat' to rural lifestylePutiki Rd residents who agreed to a solar farm in 2021 are having second thoughts.09 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionGeorgina CampbellOpinion: Tory Whanau's mayoralty damaged by toxic airport saleOPINION: It’s difficult to see how Wellington's Mayor comes out of the saga looking good.09 Oct 05:00 AM
New ZealandFreedom campers: 'Don't palm them off' on us, say localsSeveral councillors indicated their wish to remove the dump site from Edgecumbe Domain.09 Oct 01:00 AM
New Zealand'Essentially... allocated nothing': Road funding snub frustrates mayor'Rotorua seems to keep missing out.'06 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandPools or poo pipe? City debates where it should invest $2 millionThe mayor says the community wants its spas back. But major project costs are climbing.04 Oct 07:01 PM
New ZealandMahé Drysdale's uncle spent $56k in fruitless bid to beat nephew in electionWho spent the most on their bid for a seat at the Tauranga City Council table?04 Oct 07:00 PM
New ZealandGisborne cross-sector group established to guide landowners of highly erodible landForestry Minister Todd McClay said a range of tools would be available with the changes.03 Oct 11:55 PM
KahuWhat’s in it for us? Pātea pledges to mess with minersA hikoi marched to a Pātea beach to show they still oppose seabed mining.02 Oct 10:30 PM
KahuNgāpuhi hapū leader calls for $8 billion Treaty redress during Govt visitMinister Paul Goldsmith said his purpose at the hui was to listen.02 Oct 05:47 AM
New ZealandPipeline protest: Council restarts legal action to protect work siteA protester says the council's issues could have been avoided if it listened better.02 Oct 05:25 AM
New ZealandThe Sir Tim Shadbolt Terminal: Former mayor honoured by airportTerminal named in former mayor's honour at private ceremony today.02 Oct 01:30 AM
New Zealand‘State-of-the-art’: Refurbished children’s unit opens at Rotorua HospitalHealth minister Dr Shane Reti opened unit on Tuesday.01 Oct 04:41 AM
New ZealandHealth Minister opens new Rotorua Hospital children's unitRotorua Hospital's children's unit has undergone refurbishment. Video / Laura SmithWatch01 Oct 12:35 AM
New ZealandDog owner ‘gutted’ by lack of action after Border Collie ‘ripped open’He says his 13-year-old Border Collie, Molly, was 'ripped open' in an attack by two dogs.30 Sep 04:02 PM
New ZealandMeeting digest: New dog rules set, Te Arawa-council committee in the worksThe council debated for more than five hours in the public portion of the meeting.27 Sep 04:00 AM
New ZealandGrey council asks ministry to investigate dump above water supplyGrey district mayor: 'Who builds a dump above a water supply these days?'27 Sep 03:00 AM
KahuKaipara council keeps political review despite pending Māori ward rulingJudge yet to rule on legal challenge on whether Māori ward remains in place for election.26 Sep 09:19 PM
New Zealand'Bulls***' call as Rotorua council agrees lease offer for golf landA controversial guillotine clause remains.26 Sep 05:01 PM
New ZealandNOise VACANCY: Transforming Gisborne's vacant spaces into temporary vibrant art installationsIt’s about the joy of seeing something or experiencing something out of your ordinary day.26 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandWatch: Mayor apologises for F-bomb during council meetingGary Petley says his language after a tense debate was not directed at anyone.26 Sep 06:20 AM
New ZealandCafe allergy blunder leads to anaphylactic shockIn the worst reaction, the customer collapsed outside the café before being treated at ED.26 Sep 05:34 AM
New Zealand'Hide point': Hastings alleyway closing due to anti-social, criminal activityAlleyway provided offenders a link for 'decamping from police'.26 Sep 05:32 AM
New ZealandCity could face 'extreme' penalties after fluoride extension deniedTauranga’s mayor is disappointed the council has been denied an extension to fluoridate.25 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandThe remote Southland village that will eventually disappearThose who call the place home do so under an annual licence agreement with the council.25 Sep 06:00 AM
New Zealand'The people have spoken': Dunedin council votes to keep Aurora Energy amid financial strainA total of 760 submissions were received through the consulting period.25 Sep 02:26 AM
New ZealandGisborne’s Citizens’ Assembly aims for fair land use solutionsA civic lottery will select 35-40 locals to explore fair land use amid climate challenges.24 Sep 05:00 PM
OpinionWhy NZ needs to decide what it wants from local government – Jeffrey McNeillOPINION: Debate on local government's role resurfaces, highlighting current flaws.23 Sep 12:19 AM
New Zealand'Long overdue': Accessibility advocate backs 400% parking fine increaseHe says the new fine, set to go live October 1, is a step in the right direction.21 Sep 09:04 PM
New ZealandCouncil supports lake sewerage project continuingCouncillors voted to support project continuing in public-excluded part of meeting.21 Sep 12:00 AM
New ZealandGreymouth dump cleared but mayor fears disaster'If there’s a major slip or earthquake, it doesn’t bear thinking about what would happen.'20 Sep 04:37 AM
New ZealandDogs are 'family': Why vet says city's decades-old ban should goHe has set out to 'champion the good dogs and the good people'.20 Sep 02:13 AM
