New ZealandControversial Murupara doctor able to practice againConlon was suspended from practising medicine in early February.14 Jun 08:52 PM
New ZealandCouncil investigating targeted rate for emergency housingSome believe it won't solve the issues and will embed the system in Rotorua.10 Jun 04:13 AM
Kahu'I want some justice': Hīkoi at Tokomaru Bay over endless leasesContractual arrangements have stripped Māori landowners of control of their whenua.04 Jun 08:47 AM
New ZealandTauranga byelection: Candidates upset, insulted by Te Pāti Māori claimsWinston Peters, former MP for Tauranga, has also weighed in on Te Pāti Māori's stance.13 May 05:39 AM
Kahu'Stop the spend': Tania Tapsell announces run for Rotorua mayorCouncillor joins three other declared candidates for city's top job10 May 07:00 AM
New Zealand'It does make you wonder': Man pinged at Links Ave despite being in ChristchurchCouncil blames human error for number plate mistake.09 May 06:13 AM
New Zealand'Toxic environment': A third of city's family harm calls to emergency lodgingsThe council says in 2018 there were 70 family harm call outs a week. Now it's 120.09 May 04:47 AM
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
