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
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
