KahuWhanganui River iwi hit back at Horizons councillor's claims'There is global interest in Te Awa Tupua and what iwi are trying to achieve in Whanganui'06 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandElection candidate takes council to court over controversial billThe council says it will strongly oppose candidate Robert Lee's case.06 May 06:13 AM
KahuNew name revealed for Sir Howard Morrison Performing Arts CentreThe new name is intended to fit more easily on a ticket.05 May 03:42 AM
New Zealand'Incredible opportunity': Community warming to new Picton ferry terminal plansA public session to learn more about the Picton ferry terminal upgrade was held this week.30 Apr 11:11 PM
New Zealand'Final act of frustration': Councillor speaks about shock resignationBentley says the mayor's actions on Thursday were the final straw.29 Apr 07:21 AM
New ZealandBuller floods cost KiwiRail over $3 millionThe area suffered severe flooding in July last year.29 Apr 02:37 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandRevealed: The city Christopher Luxon believes 'needs to get sorted'The National Party leader said crime and emergency housing motels would put visitors off.28 Apr 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Respected' councillor quits in public meeting, claims mayor 'shunned' himThe resignation came after a decision to discuss a controversial bill in private28 Apr 07:33 AM
PoliticsRotorua hits 'pause' on controversial billRotorua MP says 'throw it in the rubbish bin'.28 Apr 03:57 AM
PoliticsLabour support falters as Rotorua electoral bill 'fallen foul' of Bill of RightsWaiariki MP Rawiri Waititi says he backs the 'brave and progressive' bill.27 Apr 04:50 AM
New ZealandDumping ground: Residents angry after years of inaction from Kāinga OraWhile illegal dumping happens everywhere, it is the final straw for some residents.19 Apr 07:00 PM
New ZealandTown takes $1m rates hit after mill closesThe rateable value of the Kawerau mill property has nearly halved since it closed.19 Apr 05:20 AM
New ZealandSecret council proposal to sell 10 reserves for housing revealedParties say no decisions made but local MP 'extremely' worried.15 Apr 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Devastating impact on families' as $8m lost on pokies in region in a yearProblem Gambling Foundation says harmful gambling affects every aspect of a person's life.14 Apr 02:03 AM
KahuCouncillor believes commission's wards decision is 'plainly ridiculous'But others have welcomed the ruling on the district's governance model.12 Apr 05:00 AM
New ZealandGerrard Albert: Why Whanganui River tribes have moved beyond co-governance to a new model for better democracyTribal leader dismisses calls for a referendum on co-governance11 Apr 09:00 PM
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
