New ZealandElderly housing crisis: 20 Rotorua council flats sit empty waiting on refurbMembers of the retired community say fixing up the flats should be a priority.10 Mar 05:00 PM
New ZealandCouncil ‘disappointed’ by local government reviewCommission chairwoman Anne Tolley says the review was the one chance to get it right.09 Mar 05:26 AM
New ZealandDog parks paws-itive step for Western Bay centresDevelopment of the parks will take place this year and next.08 Mar 08:09 AM
New ZealandCouncil pools and halls likely to cost users moreCommissioners feel proposed increased fees to facilities aren't high enough.03 Mar 08:29 AM
New ZealandKāinga Ora to demolish flood-damaged homes in Māngere, but won’t say how manySome affected tenants are still waiting for answers one month on from flooding.28 Feb 02:16 AM
New Zealand'Worst display of behaviour': Councillors clash over town centre funding'Everyone suddenly turned on their own little patch.'23 Feb 07:42 AM
New Zealand'Sit down. You are out of order': Karakia at council meeting after controversial banA member of the public stood and opened the meeting with a karakia.22 Feb 06:13 PM
New Zealand'Assault on democracy': Council withdraws support of controversial Māori representation billThe matter had already cost more than $146,000 in the lead-up to today's decision.22 Feb 12:42 AM
New ZealandThree Waters: Councils' effort to keep control of water assets failsWhat the High Court said about a district council's challenge to Three Waters legislation.20 Feb 10:30 PM
New ZealandSports clubs to protest at council 'extinction notices''If you’re going to go and destroy other assets you need to have a good reason.'19 Feb 05:00 PM
New ZealandWestern Bay of Plenty assesses damage from Cyclone Gabrielle'What’s really caused the issue here has been the storm surge.'14 Feb 08:32 AM
New ZealandWhangārei prepared for Auckland-style deluge, Mayor Cocurullo saysA lot of infrastructure work has been done toward building the city's resilience.09 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandDoC defends approach as West Coast bach owners feel ‘pressured’Permitted activity on public conservation land, including baches, is now subject to rates.07 Feb 08:47 PM
New ZealandNorth Island flooding: Work under way to remove derailed trainThe Transport Accident Investigation Commission (TAIC) unfroze the scene today.01 Feb 12:22 AM
New ZealandTrain derailment impacts Kawerau industry'The question on everyone’s lips is how long it’s going to take to get running again.'31 Jan 11:01 PM
New ZealandDalmatian heritage strong in Far North District Council decision-makingDalmatian descendants play a distinctive role in Far North local government.27 Jan 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘Thank you Jacinda’: Man’s roadside stance against hate directed at ex-PMDave Stewart has been spurred by the hate and vitriol directed at Jacinda Ardern.26 Jan 09:27 PM
New ZealandGravel road grates: Decade-long fight for a safer roadResidents have been trying for 10 years to get safety improvements.25 Jan 08:27 PM
New ZealandTauranga residents’ satisfaction with council low, survey findsResidents who have lived in Tauranga for more than 10 years were the least satisfied.23 Jan 04:24 AM
New ZealandNZ tourism jewel left in ‘staggering’ state following closureA local MP says it's an 'iconic' building that cannot be lost.07 Jan 12:19 AM
KahuThree Waters: Northland leaders worried small settlements will miss outThree Waters reforms may leave out small Northland communities - regional council leaders.21 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandNo call yet on whether Three Waters HQ will be in Northland or AucklandSome roles will be able to work effectively from anywhere.20 Dec 04:00 PM
KahuCouncil 'dithering' dashes hapū dreams, says representativeIssues around access and infrastructure mean nothing has happened since 2015.19 Dec 02:37 AM
New Zealand‘Crumbs from the colonial table’: Councillor and mayor butt heads at meetingCouncillor claims Xi Jinping and Robert Mugabe 'would be very proud' of mayor's calls.16 Dec 04:47 AM
KahuKaipara hikoi leader petitions Parliament for mandatory karakiaPaturiri Toatu believes the ban was disrespectful to the Māori community overall.16 Dec 12:35 AM
New ZealandLots to do and four months wasted by mayor’s changes, says councillor“Frankly, it’s been a bit of a shambles,” says a disgruntled Whakatāne councillor.15 Dec 07:35 AM
New Zealand'Government is the worst slumlord in Rotorua': Report reveals human right breaches in emergency housing systemThe emergency housing review has found the system breaches human rights.14 Dec 05:00 PM
New ZealandKarakia ban: Kaipara mayor unrepentant in wake of hīkoiMore than 300 people took part in the peaceful protest hīkoi calling for his resignation.14 Dec 05:24 AM
New ZealandNew housing accord will see emergency housing motels dwindle'We have heard you, we have listened and we are taking action,' mayor says.09 Dec 02:54 AM
New ZealandNew pact aims for ‘near zero’ motel housing 'as soon as possible'Housing Minister Megan Woods was due in Rotorua for the signing.08 Dec 09:00 PM
KahuRace Relations Commissioner calls for Kaipara to reconsider karakia banThe mayor is standing by his decision and says he has been 'hugely supported'.01 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandFighting for Rotorua: End could be in sight for widespread use of motels for emergency housingRotorua's council will consider the agreement on Thursday.23 Nov 05:00 PM
New ZealandFighting for Rotorua: What are some solutions to the housing crisis?What will it take to fix Rotorua's - and New Zealand's - housing crisis?18 Nov 07:00 PM
New ZealandStream crossing writes off couple’s electric carThey say they have given up on the idea of an electric or hybrid vehicle.17 Nov 10:16 PM
