New ZealandInvercargill's unlikely deputy mayor: 'I don't care if other councillors like me or not'Mayor Sir Tim Shadbolt labelled him 'Brutus' in widely publicised falling out.25 Jun 05:15 AM
New Zealand'A raid on ratepayers' resources' claim: lobby group calls for public to attend council meetingThe mayor and chief executive declined to respond to the latest comments.25 Jun 02:00 AM
PoliticsSeven deputies: Councillor to make formal call for independent reviewNational MP Christopher Luxon says seven deputy chief execs is 'over the top'.23 Jun 04:04 AM
KahuMāori wards in Rotorua: a recipe for fairer representation, or further division?Felix Desmarais talks to Rotorua local government figures about the issue.18 Jun 06:00 AM
New Zealand'Can't sit back and say nothing': Calls for review into councilThe mayor says the chief executive has her 'total confidence'.17 Jun 05:44 AM
New Zealand'Utterly appalled': Rotorua councillor wants govt to step in over seven new deputy chiefsMayor hits back, telling the councillor to 'wake up'.16 Jun 05:45 AM
KahuA guide to the big issue of Significant Natural AreasWhat you need to know about Significant Natural Areas - a guide to the controversy.10 Jun 05:23 AM
New Zealand'Exhausted' nurses worry about impact of short staffingBut a spokesman for DHBs says almost 3000 nurses have been hired in the past three years.09 Jun 04:26 AM
KahuReserve land returned to iwi, access issue must be resolvedTe Whanau-a-Apanui was elated and celebrated with applause and waiata.03 Jun 06:26 PM
KahuSNA opposition grows in Northland with protest hīkoi plannedNorthlanders opposed to SNA policy to march in protest.03 Jun 05:00 PM
BusinessMore than 200 jobs saved! Region thrilled with mill sale, caution expressed"This is a welcome development for Whakatāne and the wider Bay of Plenty region."01 Jun 05:27 AM
New ZealandBlue Baths closure 'startling', concerns about council 'secrecy'The council says more information will be revealed in due course.01 Jun 03:37 AM
New ZealandAuckland to Kerikeri growth corridor planned to aid developmentUrban growth corridor stretching from Auckland to the Bay of Islands moves closer.31 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandRotorua's famous Blue Baths closed - but why?There are concerns about the 'structural integrity' of the 88-year-old building.31 May 04:00 AM
New ZealandKaikōura council unanimously votes 'no' to Māori wardThe creation of a Māori ward has been voted down by Kaikōura District Council.28 May 03:40 AM
New ZealandCouncil cleans up, investigates plastic spill into Whakatāne RiverThe discharge of plastic particles was accompanied by a strong sulphur-like smell.11 May 07:29 PM
New ZealandAuckland mayor Phil Goff accused of running 'boys' club' councilSome councillors say Phil Goff isn't doing enough to ensure gender equality on council.10 May 10:07 PM
KahuLocal Focus: Māori ward consultation deadline proving a challenge for councilsDecisions pending for Māori seats on Bay councils. Made with funding from NZ On Air.09 May 12:47 AM
Politics'Make it fairer': Rotorua MP writes to mayor on Tarawera sewerage fracasMcClay says he 'can see no reason' residents can't pay the cost over time.07 May 03:58 AM
New Zealand'Political stunt': Rotorua mayor and councillors hit back at Waititi over Ngāpuna sewerage faultRawiri Waititi says the council's 'fragility' over the issue is not his concern.06 May 03:29 AM
New ZealandClosed museum's power generator cost almost $17k in four weeksA temporary power supply has been put in place at a cost of just over $7000.04 May 01:29 AM
New Zealand'Horrible' manhole accident: Investigation after woman falls inThe manhole cover flipped, trapping the woman until firefighters could help.03 May 06:34 AM
New ZealandCouncillors in favour of dumping Ashburton sloganAshburton appeared on a handful of lists of one of the worst town slogans in the country.03 May 03:01 AM
KahuFNDC councillor forces extraordinary meeting to reconsider Māori wardsFar North District Council will next week go back to the table on Māori wards.28 Apr 07:54 AM
KahuDisgruntled Tuhoe hapū protest outside Taneatua HQ'It's sobering our so-called leaders keep behaving the way they are.'27 Apr 07:34 PM
New ZealandGovt to curb speed limits near schools nationwideSpeeds around urban schools could drop to 30 km/h.23 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandAll councillors now sit on Bay of Plenty Māori committeeBefore a vote earlier this month, only seven of the 14 councillors sat on the committee.23 Apr 02:04 AM
New ZealandCall to relocate Westbrook proposal to FordlandsA call has come from the community to relocate a rejected development proposal for Westbrook to Fordlands. Video / Felix DesmaraisWatch22 Apr 11:33 PM
New Zealand'Propaganda' alleged in rowdy meeting over golf courseThe council says it's just a proposal and will undergo consultation.20 Apr 03:40 AM
New ZealandHoliday park residents claim eviction, council denies they're being kicked outResidents say they're being kicked out but council denies anyone has been asked to leave.08 Apr 10:37 PM
New ZealandMuseum considering offloading seagull feathers, mercury vial, other itemsThe museum hopes to make space in its storage facility.06 Apr 02:56 AM
New ZealandRescue helicopter base to move after noise annoys neighboursThe lifesaving Northland rescue helicopter base will move because of excessive noise.04 Apr 02:20 AM
New ZealandDeath spurs call for better mental health support at R&VHauora Tairāwhiti leaders want better mental health support at R&V after teen's death.03 Apr 02:02 AM
