KahuRotorua councillors lock horns over Te Tatau o Te Arawa accountsElected members clash at full council meeting.25 Feb 03:34 AM
New ZealandMystery surrounds koi carp's appearance in Northland lakeAuthorities were earlier warned of angry trout anglers threatening to release pest fish.24 Feb 05:00 PM
KahuAncient urupa hearing: Iwi won't participate in 'desecration of sacred lands'Hearing's final day into the granting of a resource consent for a residential subdivision.18 Feb 07:51 PM
Kahu'No right to tear us from the land': Whanaungakore urupa at centre of resource clash"We have not severed our whakapapa to the land and we never will."16 Feb 09:29 PM
New ZealandAuthorities alarmed after 10-year-old spots koi carp in lake10-year-old looked down and saw the fish.16 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandSquatter in his own home: Change ends rights to live on coastal areaThe area of Matata was devastated by a debris flow in 2005.11 Feb 07:27 PM
KahuSubmissions on Northland Māori seats law change close at 5pm todayDeadline for Northlanders to make submissions on Māori seats law change is 5pm today10 Feb 06:52 PM
New ZealandMeet the fascinating candidates running to represent a South Auckland communitySix candidates - six contrasting views on South Auckland's most pressing issues.02 Feb 12:50 AM
New ZealandGPs still 'burnt out and tired' from last year's Covid-19 outbreakSouth Auckland GPs are still feeling the pressure after the 2020 Covid-19 lockdown.27 Jan 02:01 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandMayors spending thousands on food, wine and flowersSome local leaders bought gifts at the expense of ratepayers.11 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandBright spot! New Zealand's sunniest town revealedIt has been a hard-won battle.05 Jan 06:03 PM
New ZealandToxic cocktail of speed and too many vehicles threatening lives on Northland beachFears that it will only be a matter of time before another person is killed.20 Dec 05:00 PM
VideoKerry PearsonKerry Pearson AKA Princess Die is a roller skater annoyed about RLC making paths with pumice gravel that means you cant continuously skate through the park. Watch18 Dec 01:10 AM
New ZealandMatata residents' fight for their homes comes to an endAll Awatarariki residents bar one have now "reluctantly" signed settlement agreements.15 Dec 10:47 PM
New ZealandFeatherston tiny homes developer wants red tape cutDeveloper says backing for tiny homes could be a 'silver bullet' for the housing crisis.14 Dec 10:42 PM
New Zealand'Culturally offensive': New law to stop mortuary waste flowing to sea"Abhorrent" practice to be stopped under landmark new law.04 Dec 11:14 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsSamantha Motion: Minister's move to sack council a bold oneOpinion: Can a commission stop Tauranga going round in circles?04 Dec 08:19 PM
PoliticsGovt commits to bilingual traffic signs by 2023Waiariki MP Rawiri Waititi says the Govt's decision on signage is 'bloody awesome'.27 Nov 03:53 AM
New ZealandHealth concerns over South Wairarapa quarryThree Featherston locals spoke to council on the resource consent for rock crushing.25 Nov 06:01 PM
New ZealandAuckland Transport voices concerns over Drury redevelopmentThe rural area's population is expected to skyrocket due to the planned redevelopment.23 Oct 02:14 AM
KahuMisinformation and complacency? Poor voter turnout for Waiariki"People don't know how to engage, and they didn't feel safe to engage."22 Oct 09:19 PM
New ZealandKaipara Harbour to get $200m restoration plan'In 160 years the mahi we are signing today will still resonate,' says Kaipara mayor.09 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandWar of words: Mayor and councillor trade accusations over wastewater dealMacpherson describes Chadwick as 'arrogant'; mayor alleges his actions have damaged city.07 Oct 07:40 AM
New ZealandFormer Whangārei mayor and NRC chairman Craig Brown diesAccolades pour in for former Whangārei mayor and Northland Regional Council chairman.26 Sep 12:00 AM
New ZealandBehind-schedule, over-budget Hemo sculpture installation in sightInstalling the $743,029 sculpture depends on three things.09 Sep 01:50 AM
New ZealandWhat does Jacinda Ardern think about being called 'Cindy'?We sat down for a quick one-on-one with the PM.07 Sep 06:30 AM
New ZealandJacinda Ardern on child poverty, LGBTQI issues and having a to do list too longThe Prime Minister spoke to Felix Desmarais about key issues.Watch07 Sep 04:34 AM
New ZealandYouth gang violence spurs patrollers to wear stab-proof vestsRates of anti-social conduct have fallen in the last 5 years but its severity has risen.04 Aug 07:00 PM
EnvironmentLawyers round off arguments in water bottling appealLawyers have rounded off their arguments in the Rotorua High Court.30 Jul 09:09 PM
New ZealandLawyer for bottling giant heckled by galleryCries of 'greed' greet Creswell NZ counsel on day two of water hearing.28 Jul 08:40 PM
New ZealandWater appeal: Environment Court 'did not consider local effects', high court hearsOver 100 Ngati Awa whānau gathered in Rotorua yesterday27 Jul 09:56 PM
New ZealandTodd McClay, National candidate for RotoruaTodd McClay, National candidate for Rotorua. Video / Felix DesmaraisWatch10 Jul 02:55 AM
New ZealandClaire Mahon, Labour candidate for RotoruaClaire Mahon, Labour candidate for Rotorua. Video / Felix DesmaraisWatch10 Jul 02:51 AM
VideoRotorua Lakes Council adopts annual plan, 4 per cent targeted rates riseFiery debate as annual plan, 4 per cent targeted rates rise adoptedWatch09 Jul 06:27 AM
