New ZealandWater, water everywhere: What candidates have to say to flooded business ownerRotorua MP candidates respond to Bryce Allan's story.03 Oct 12:12 AM
New ZealandFour new bridge options unveiled, permanent solution still months awayAbout 30 Western Bay of Plenty properties on No 4 Rd were affected after the washout.02 Oct 08:13 PM
New ZealandGeese and wallaby woes: What Rotorua candidates think of Predator Free 2050Candidates were asked what their parties would do to control pests.28 Sep 11:00 PM
New ZealandWhanganui candidates on climate changeManaged retreat and more renewable energy were mentioned by candidates.28 Sep 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Stop our children being a political rugby ball': Teacher's message to candidatesOne teacher believes a lack of a cross-party shared vision is 'destroying our future'.27 Sep 10:27 PM
New ZealandTe Pāti Māori candidate tops informal audience poll at chamber eventRivals say some parties had more people in the crowd.27 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandTauranga Art Gallery eyes tourists for fundingGallery admission is free with a donation encouraged, but that could change.27 Sep 06:14 AM
New Zealand'Disproportionate response': Supermarkets appeal restrictions on morning alcohol salesThe revised policy aims to align trading hours across the Eastern Bay.27 Sep 01:31 AM
New ZealandNew $100 million harbour entrance opensThe entrance has been tested out by visitors and the community.26 Sep 01:51 AM
New Zealand‘He’s like my family’: Beloved dog Rocco to return home from pound after successful appealA Richmond resident has successfully appealed against the seizure of his beloved dog.24 Sep 11:37 PM
New Zealand‘We want our road, not another report’Residents say they need a functioning road as busy farming season looms.24 Sep 09:41 PM
New ZealandHow to solve the housing shortage? What Rotorua election candidates sayIt was the first time all six stood together before an audience.22 Sep 05:39 AM
New ZealandTrolley troubles: Retailers promise to help pick up dumped trolleysRatepayers have been paying $5000 a month for city contractors to pick them up.21 Sep 06:00 PM
New ZealandNeed a 'chiropractor': National's Simeon Brown hits out over potholesSchool speed limits have also come under fire.20 Sep 05:57 AM
New ZealandWhy this village has had a permanent boil-water notice since 1989Dovedale rural water supply is one of the most glaring issues for Tasman’s council.20 Sep 02:10 AM
New ZealandBig turnout expected for Meet Your Candidate event in RotoruaOrganiser says he will be running a tight ship, with no tolerance for hecklers.19 Sep 05:36 AM
New ZealandCBD crime: New inner-city hub will house police, guardians, wardensWhere it will be, when it will open and who will work out of it.18 Sep 02:44 AM
New ZealandIT upgrade costs council about $14.9m more than first budgetedRotorua Lakes Council had initially budgeted $3.4m for the project.16 Sep 10:12 PM
New ZealandReserve may become road for fast-tracked retirement villageThe new road would be used for emergency and delivery access to the 280-unit village.13 Sep 04:03 AM
New Zealand433 per cent! Plans to raise sports clubs ground rental to eyewatering amountsSubmissions can be made on the council’s website.12 Sep 11:59 PM
New Zealand'Carrot and stick': How town halved early deaths from air pollution'We’re at the pointy end of the stick now.'06 Sep 06:00 PM
New ZealandCongestion fee will avert economic catastrophe, says NZTATauranga City Council weighs variable road pricing.05 Sep 09:26 PM
New ZealandPensioner's two-year wait for new windows 'so we can have some warmth''Are you telling me that there has been a labour shortage for over the last two years?'03 Sep 06:00 PM
New ZealandWellington landmark at risk of demolition due to rising costs, climate changeBut locals would like popular quake-damaged wharf kept for heritage value.29 Aug 10:36 PM
New ZealandByelection required for Rural Board, Lakes Board nominee elected unopposedTwo nominations were received for the Rotorua Rural Community Board seat.28 Aug 11:00 PM
New ZealandPotential for contamination causing harbour project hold-upNo action has been seen at the site for more than a year.25 Aug 10:18 AM
New ZealandDirt bike ‘nightmare’: Waitara police call for help over nuisance ridersPolice have called for community help to identify dirt bike riders buzzing the town.25 Aug 07:04 AM
New ZealandSearch for missing kiwi continues“People from all over the place want to help. It’s amazing."23 Aug 02:05 AM
New ZealandPoo, privacy and slurs: Why a tiny school is fighting development rulesThe school is asking for neighbours to be excluded from proposed intensification plans.18 Aug 01:15 AM
New Zealand'Polarised and heated': Police see change in the nature of protests'There is not a lot of listening that goes on,’ says rural area chief.16 Aug 04:52 AM
New ZealandLakeside homeowners fear properties will be uninsurable after months of floodingOne says she's in a 'fool if you do, fool if you don’t' insurance situation.16 Aug 03:54 AM
New ZealandMinisters apologise for ‘flawed’ engagement with iwi over Ruapehu skifieldsDocuments have been released under the Official Information Act.15 Aug 06:00 PM
New ZealandWhanganui Mayor given 'once-in-a-lifetime opportunity'The group is working on behalf of all councils across the country.14 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandSecurity of West Coast highway a ‘grave concern’Security of West Coast highway a ‘grave concern’.14 Aug 08:53 AM
