New ZealandMeet the wizard hoping to be Invercargill's next mayorAs Tim Shadbolt takes aim at a 10th term, Noel Peterson says he is coming for the throne.10 Dec 05:41 AM
New ZealandWhangārei's properties now worth a combined $40.6 billionValue of Whangārei's properties continue to soar01 Dec 03:59 AM
Kahu'Unacceptable': Councillors blast mayor for Māori ward decision processHowever, another councillor says it's not time to 'quibble'.26 Nov 05:00 AM
New ZealandWhangārei District Council rejects funding controversial Oruku conference centreNo ratepayer funding for Whangārei's controversial Oruku conference centre25 Nov 10:21 PM
KahuCouncil opts for one Māori ward seat modelTe Tatau o Te Arawa plan appeal as they're 'disappointed and a little bit angry' at move.19 Nov 03:22 AM
Kahu'Vote carefully': Te Arawa's plea to the council ahead of voteThe Iwi representative group says it is "concerned and dismayed" at the process.18 Nov 08:28 PM
New ZealandShadbolt claims he was denied new phone over tech illiteracyThe council is remaining tight-lipped over an itemised expenditure for a new iPhone 8+.17 Nov 06:13 AM
KahuTe Arawa rep quits meeting over governance model proposalTe Arawa says it plans to appeal a potential decision about Māori representation.16 Nov 03:19 AM
New ZealandMurupara unites in support of unvaccinated doctorThe rally gathered in the Murupara shopping centre.15 Nov 08:28 PM
New ZealandLife after lockdown: What it's like for a South Auckland student returning to schoolOpinion: 'On that first day everyone was so excited to see each other.'15 Nov 02:39 AM
Kahu'More carrot': 'Unconventional' approach needed to lift Māori vax rates'I don't think we've got an ice cube's chance in hell of even getting to 90.'12 Nov 05:33 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsConcern at Parliament over misleading Chinese translationMPs were warned Chinese language submissions were poorly translated.11 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandSeven months in, no job descriptions for seven deputy CEOsAn employment lawyer has labelled the delay 'unusual'.09 Nov 05:00 PM
New ZealandRevealed: Southern mayors' salaries and spending since last local electionsSouthland mayors have combined for over $130,000 in ratepayer-funded spending.09 Nov 04:39 AM
New ZealandCouncillors walk out of meeting following resident's anti-vax speechGisborne Mayor Rehette Stoltz has urged people to talk to their GPs about the vaccine.28 Oct 11:08 PM
Politics'Total U-turn': Rotorua reacts to Three Waters mandateSteve Chadwick says the council will continue to "work constructively" in the process.27 Oct 05:00 AM
KahuCouncil admits delay in communication on wastewater leakThe regional council confirmed it is investigating the wastewater spill.21 Oct 05:30 AM
KahuRural wards and Māori co-governance suggested for councilThe rural community has pushed for a seat at the council table.20 Oct 05:00 AM
New Zealand'A bloody nuisance': Southland Mayor on Three Waters email bombardmentThree Waters has been a hot political topic since its July 2020 launch.30 Sep 05:41 AM
New ZealandO'Connor dismisses flood funding criticismO'Connor defended the funding criteria for flood-affected farmers in Canterbury.26 Sep 10:45 PM
Kahu'Back of the queue': Māori and Pasifika should have been prioritised for vaccines - expertsThe Ministry of Health says sequencing was designed to vaccinate those most at risk first.24 Sep 06:00 AM
New ZealandWhat's eating Invercargill deputy mayor Nobby Clark?Tim Shadbolt's deputy is vocal at the council table and in the media, but he's gone quiet.03 Sep 06:51 AM
New ZealandNorthland council breaks ranks over Government's Three Waters proposalThree waters proposal rejected by Northland council02 Sep 11:29 PM
New ZealandKaipara Mayor to Govt: Don't drop our alert levelOnly matter of time Delta variant is in Northland - Kaipara Mayor Jason Smith24 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandElderly Rotorua couple turned away from vaccination while DHB gives PPE trainingLakes DHB says as of Friday the vaccination centres are up and running again.20 Aug 08:11 PM
New ZealandWaiariki rivals say Rotorua has done its bit in hosting MIQ facilitiesTwo more MPs say they're opposed to more MIQ in Rotorua.20 Aug 01:41 AM
New ZealandShadbolt's email accessed, used against him at council meeting'Yes I'm concerned about my privacy, I feel like it's been violated,' mayor says.16 Aug 07:51 AM
New Zealand'Nearly at breaking point': Health board's plea as Govt eyes extra MIQ facilitiesMBIE is investigating new managed isolation facilities, including in Rotorua.13 Aug 03:54 AM
New ZealandKaupapa Māori mental health service gets funding boost'I do feel stronger. Talking about things helps,' a Poutama Ora participant says.30 Jul 02:54 AM
New ZealandFight for mayoralty starts as Steve Chadwick to stand down at next election'I always said I would give it three terms as mayor and that hasn't changed.'27 Jul 06:00 AM
New ZealandBook My Vaccine says 'no vaccination centres' in Auckland, Rotorua'No vaccination centres' in Auckland, Rotorua, according to national booking system.26 Jul 03:35 AM
PoliticsMeet the Rotorua man who fought for 40 years for folic acid in breadWhen Lyall Thurston's son was born in 1983, doctors said he had 24 hours to live.09 Jul 06:00 AM
PoliticsSome councils have 'head in the sand' over Three Waters reform- Rotorua councillorIt comes after one mayor said reforms could be a 'turd degree burn' for ratepayers.05 Jul 04:13 AM
New Zealand'Not promising': Goff not buying into Government's water reformsProjected cost savings cannot be relied on, warns mayor.29 Jun 10:14 PM
