PoliticsCouncil's law change bid passes first reading in ParliamentOne local MP voted for it, and another against.06 Apr 11:55 PM
New ZealandUpset farmers claim council 'using ratepayer money to fight ratepayers'The lawyer's presence at the almost six-hour meeting cost ratepayers more than $10,000.06 Apr 06:00 AM
KahuCouncil bid to change Māori ward local bill faces first reading in ParliamentIf the bill does not pass by June 1, it will not apply to this year's local election05 Apr 11:44 PM
New ZealandWhat it's like waiting for a state houseTransitional housing is in demand and getting one can be frustrating for large families.04 Apr 12:30 AM
KahuExplainer: Why one council is trying to change electoral lawRotorua's council is pushing for an electoral law change. How did we get here?31 Mar 11:18 PM
New Zealand'We haven't had time to breathe': Gisborne mayor dissects week that's beenRehette Stoltz says council staff are working around the clock to address the fallout.25 Mar 03:56 AM
Kahu'Out of thin air': Appellants take council to task on Māori ward structure'It's like all of a sudden, the goal post changed.'25 Mar 03:26 AM
Kahu'Disturbing': MP hits out at Kāinga Ora's empty houses on troubled streetKāinga Ora says the four empty houses are awaiting demolition.23 Mar 04:00 AM
Kahu'Save our democracy': Protest against 'iwi co-governance' 'disappointing' - MP"Co-governance is basically the antithesis of democracy," organisers say.22 Mar 05:00 AM
New Zealand'Rotten' and 'feral': Leader lashes out at troublemakers terrorising streetRioting, street racing, threats and intimidation have left residents living in fear.17 Mar 05:50 AM
New Zealand'Like Sons of Anarchy': Street violence has woman sleeping by baseball bat'We're scared people are going to take it too far,' one resident says16 Mar 06:30 AM
New ZealandDrone used to find rough sleepers in Rotorua reserveThe council says it is safer for the Safe City Guardians than walking through.14 Mar 01:44 AM
KahuRevealed: The cost of pursuing Rotorua's Māori ward local billA mayoral candidate says it's a waste of time and money.11 Mar 04:37 AM
New ZealandFree parking sweetener to entice people into Whangārei CBDCost to ratepayers offset by benefits to retailers, council agrees.10 Mar 05:00 PM
New ZealandTauranga 'ignored' by previous council representationCouncillor: "We've got to avoid falling into the trap of fighting the previous war."10 Mar 01:00 AM
New ZealandWater shares for councils and ombudsman suggested for Three Waters reformAuckland could take Whangārei's excess water once oil refinery closes08 Mar 12:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandRates revolt threatened as commission seeks election delayCommissioners call to prevent a full return to a democratically elected council until 202507 Mar 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Need a clothes peg on your nose': What stinks in Rotorua?A local business says the stench is another challenge on top of Covid-19.28 Feb 03:00 AM
New Zealand'It's real … please take it seriously': Rotorua mayor tests positive for Covid-19Steve Chadwick says her infection reinforces the need for vaccination.22 Feb 11:11 PM
New ZealandCouncil tells staff not to spread Covid misinformationAll four Northland councils have developed Covid 19 policies.21 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandSouth Auckland GPs call for new anti-viral drugsAlmost 50 per cent of all current Covid-19 cases in NZ are in Counties Manukau district.19 Feb 05:58 PM
New ZealandPM: Motel emergency housing a 'stopgap measure'She would not say how long motels would be used to house the homeless.17 Feb 03:34 AM
New ZealandCouncillor removed from council committees after breachesRotorua's mayor says Macpherson removed himself by refusing to apologise.09 Feb 05:00 AM
New ZealandWho wants to be Auckland's mayor?Who is running, who's still unsure and who's definitely ruling themselves out.04 Feb 05:42 PM
New ZealandCouncillor apologises after partner allegedly misuses her council parking permitCouncillor and partner refuse to comment.25 Jan 03:25 AM
New ZealandMurupara GP to be suspended pending further investigationMurupara GP Bernard Conlon says he has received notification of intent to suspend.21 Jan 02:28 AM
New ZealandRiver tribes draw global focus to indigenous knowledge'It also shows how innovative we are as a people, as Whanganui, as Te Awa Tupua.'17 Jan 11:00 PM
New ZealandRoading leaders unhappy about plan for blanket speed limit cut100km/h speed limit could disappear on Northland's state highways13 Jan 04:00 PM
Kahu'Fait accompli': 12 appeals lodged against council's representation reviewOne appellant says the process has rocked his faith in democracy.11 Jan 03:00 AM
New ZealandFears for Mangawhai sandspit over seabed sand miningSand mining could affect Mangawhai Sandspit - NRC.28 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Large farmland': Questions surround council's land saleHush on the deal: Invercargill City Council has sold a large piece of farmland.24 Dec 04:52 AM
New ZealandCan money be made from human poo? A council spent millions tryingHow Terax became Rotorua Council's multimillion-dollar black hole.17 Dec 06:19 PM
New ZealandMid Canterbury GP challenges health officials Covid guidanceDr Sophie Febery left her job at the Methven Medical Centre in October.17 Dec 05:00 AM
New Zealand'This is for us': Māngere sends strong message on light railThe message from locals is clear: We want a train station in our town centre.13 Dec 10:38 PM
