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
New ZealandAll councillors now sit on Bay of Plenty Māori committeeBefore a vote earlier this month, only seven of the 14 councillors sat on the committee.23 Apr 02:04 AM
New ZealandCall to relocate Westbrook proposal to FordlandsA call has come from the community to relocate a rejected development proposal for Westbrook to Fordlands. Video / Felix DesmaraisWatch22 Apr 11:33 PM
New Zealand'Propaganda' alleged in rowdy meeting over golf courseThe council says it's just a proposal and will undergo consultation.20 Apr 03:40 AM
New ZealandHoliday park residents claim eviction, council denies they're being kicked outResidents say they're being kicked out but council denies anyone has been asked to leave.08 Apr 10:37 PM
New ZealandMuseum considering offloading seagull feathers, mercury vial, other itemsThe museum hopes to make space in its storage facility.06 Apr 02:56 AM
New ZealandRescue helicopter base to move after noise annoys neighboursThe lifesaving Northland rescue helicopter base will move because of excessive noise.04 Apr 02:20 AM
New ZealandDeath spurs call for better mental health support at R&VHauora Tairāwhiti leaders want better mental health support at R&V after teen's death.03 Apr 02:02 AM
PoliticsRotorua youth orgs to get $500,000 for Covid-19 responseThe Opposition says the Government funding means nothing without results.31 Mar 04:03 AM
KahuRua Kēnana taonga returns home ahead of symposiumTears flowed as a taonga with whakapapa to Tuhoe prophet Rua Kēnana was returned home.30 Mar 11:48 PM
PoliticsGovt announces $7.4m for youth impacted by Covid-19It's expected to help about 4000 rangatahi.30 Mar 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Hallelujah': City commissioners get glowing review from business communityA 'hallelujah' moment is how a lawyer described the commissioner's first public event30 Mar 05:00 AM
Politics'Raw and naked debate': should council workshops be open to the public?Over three years, 31 councils held 737 informal meetings in secret.26 Mar 03:34 AM
New ZealandCouncillor claims $17,000 in time and mileage travelling to meetingsCouncillor travels two hours each way to attend council meetings.22 Mar 02:00 AM
New ZealandWhangārei Mayor opposed to Government putting fluoride in council water supplyWhangārei Mayor Sheryl Mai is against Government moves to fluoridate water supplies.21 Mar 05:00 PM
New ZealandNew South Auckland race track could breed the Scott Dixons of the futureNew international motorsport track to be built in South Auckland.19 Mar 04:26 AM
New Zealand'Big mess': BOP bach owners may be locked out by Treaty claimsBach owners are concerned they will be locked out of their holiday homes.18 Mar 10:02 PM
New ZealandMore than $5 million spent on Whakaari investigation13 parties have appeared in court facing charges under the Health and Safety at Work Act.18 Mar 08:55 PM
New ZealandUrupa battle: Occupation possible after subdivision granted consentDevelopment of wahi tapu land on Whakatāne's coast could be stalled by iwi occupation.11 Mar 08:01 PM
