New ZealandGisborne appears spared from local govt changes in draft reform planMayor Rehette Stoltz says the shake-up starts a wider national discussion.27 Nov 04:43 AM
PremiumPremiumAucklandConcerts and cupcakes: Push to pack more shows into Eden Park gets council backingAuckland Council decides to support Government plan for more concerts – 'in principle'.27 Nov 04:39 AM
New ZealandMayors embrace ‘common-sense' regional shake-upThey have embraced a proposal to replace regional councils with mayor-led boards.26 Nov 11:43 PM
New ZealandSomething really stinks in Rotorua - and it’s not the sulphurThe race is on to remove the rotting material as complaints - and dead fish - pile up.26 Nov 05:56 PM
New ZealandAquarium sale possible as Napier council looks to become more viableIn 2026, the aquarium will mark 50 years on its current site.26 Nov 03:23 AM
PoliticsAndrew Little says poll pressure key to his 2017 exit, weighs in on Christopher Luxon's leadership woes'[It's] about understanding the impact you're having on others.' 25 Nov 10:17 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionThe new 'bomb squad': What to make of Govt's regional council plan?OPINION: 'Your regional councillors are for the scrap heap. Dead folk walking.'25 Nov 09:22 PM
New Zealand‘It hurts’: Rotorua mayor ‘annoyed’ at Labour comments on rough sleepingTania Tapsell says moving people from contracted motels didn’t force them to the streets.25 Nov 06:49 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionThomas CoughlanThomas Coughlan: The Govt wants to abolish councils, just not the ones you're thinking ofOPINION: The Government's proposal reveals two truths.25 Nov 05:47 AM
Politics'Most significant changes since 1989': Govt plan would scrap regional councillors in sweeping overhaulMayors would take over regional roles under the new proposal.25 Nov 04:00 AM
New ZealandThree in, three out as Rotorua Trust announces election winnersRotorua Trust election brings three new trustees and a shift in leadership.25 Nov 02:49 AM
New Zealand‘More reliable and quicker’: Broken wastewater plant pipe to be replacedRepairs will take at least a week, with work under way at the Rotorua plant.24 Nov 08:16 PM
New Zealand‘Not an optional extra’: Tairāwhiti schools vow to keep Te Tiriti at heart of learningLawyer Tania Waikato has compiled a nationwide list of over 800 schools so far.21 Nov 02:16 AM
New Zealand'Too big, too old and dangerous': Businesses back CBD tree removalsThe council clears four hazardous trees near where a woman was killed by a falling branch.20 Nov 09:02 PM
New ZealandPontoon plan riles rowers, harbourside residentsRegional council says its new facility would slash emergency response times.20 Nov 08:38 PM
New ZealandSH30A fully reopens after tomo repairThe hole in the stretch of road came after NZTA started, then stopped, major works.20 Nov 08:12 PM
New ZealandCause of leak that sent treated wastewater into lake a mysteryThe leak at the Rotorua treatment plant is contained, but health warnings remain.20 Nov 04:32 AM
New ZealandHidden contaminant: Tolaga Bay recreation reserve built over old landfillThe reserve was a landfill until 1986 and used for recreation until 2018.19 Nov 04:19 AM
New ZealandChristmas show canned after burst water main floods theatre It is estimated that a million litres surged into the building.19 Nov 03:00 AM
New ZealandGridlock-causing roadworks pushed to 2026, MP says city was let downNZTA received criticism from multiple levels before making the decision to postpone works.19 Nov 01:05 AM
New ZealandGisborne wins Government approval for $214m local water planThe plan includes $214m investment and renewal of 50km of underground mains.18 Nov 02:57 AM
New ZealandSH30A reopens: Backlash after traffic chaos, weather pauses worksStudents nearly missed NCEA exams as detours caused delays of up to two hours.17 Nov 06:40 PM
New Zealand'Absolute cluster': NZTA reopening Rotorua highway after hours of traffic chaosThe decision follows a mayoral rebuke and a major backlash from businesses and residents.17 Nov 04:05 AM
New ZealandBattle to protect Bay waters from invasive pestsThe seaweed caulerpa and freshwater gold clams threaten to overwhelm native species.16 Nov 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Significant' lake weed dump could mean 10-day clean-up, $50k billBay of Plenty Regional Council and Rotorua Lakes Council are leading the clean-up.14 Nov 02:30 AM
New ZealandWater plan approved as debate over multi-council model ragesThe Rotorua council will run water services until 2028 while exploring a shared model.13 Nov 11:05 PM
New ZealandA step closer: Ngāti Oneone’s vision to reclaim whenua for educationThe fire at Te Pā Eketū burned for 174 days as part of the whenua movement.13 Nov 04:09 AM
New ZealandWill supermarkets follow Kmart in charging a trolley bond?Stolen and abandoned trolleys have blighted Rotorua in recent years.12 Nov 05:00 PM
New ZealandCouncillors back rethink of controversial Grey St layoutGisborne's cycle-friendly trial, aimed at slowing traffic, inspired intense opposition.12 Nov 04:39 AM
New ZealandWhat’s next for Gisborne’s Grey St experiment?89% of 1116 respondents said the trial failed to meet its goals.11 Nov 04:02 AM
New ZealandEast Coast landowners demand proper upkeep of 'rundown' bypassLocal landowners say maintenance only happens after weather events or requests.10 Nov 03:18 AM
New ZealandFarmers rep loses seat on Taranaki environment committeeFederated Farmers is out, after 30 years on the Taranaki Regional Council water committee.10 Nov 02:00 AM
New Zealand'Prowler' and isolation: Pensioners fearful over empty council unitsResidents are growing uneasy as dozens of homes lie empty.07 Nov 05:00 PM
Kahu'Would not be where I am today without her': Sisters win Kawerau council seatsThe Tongan-Māori sisters are the eldest of eight raised in Kawerau.06 Nov 07:14 PM
