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
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
