New ZealandBell of the brawl: NZ's youngest mayor survives no confidence voteThe future of the council had been hanging in the balance.16 May 04:40 AM
KahuFuture of Māori Battalion exhibit unknown as Rotorua Museum fate decidedIconic exhibition mothballed when Rotorua Museum was closed seven years ago.15 May 10:48 PM
New ZealandGore council fight: Tension mounts ahead of this afternoon's showdownCouncillors to vote on motion of no confidence in NZ's youngest mayor.15 May 09:49 PM
New ZealandNoisy roosters and horse deposits: Years of animal complaints in Far North prompt new bylawAnimal complaints and problems in the Far North have gone unresolved after a bylaw lapsed.15 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonOpinion: Five ways for Auckland Council to raise more money and to spend it betterSimon Wilson: Some ideas that might help the mayor's new budget plan.15 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand400 jobs to go as Auckland mayor works to fill council budget holeThis is not the way to treat loyal workers whose livelihoods are at stake, says union.15 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandLast two meetings about extending Kensington rescue heli base lease coming upWhangārei council to hold last two meetings over rescue chopper base in Kensington.15 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandGore council spat: Key figures hunker down ahead of showdownCouncillors to vote tomorrow on motion of no confidence in NZ's youngest mayor.15 May 03:10 AM
New Zealand'Not welcome here': Mayor's message to gang wanting to set up HQ in cityRebel Motorcycle gang moved its HQ to South Canterbury's port city.15 May 03:02 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandInside the Wellington mayor’s office: Who’s who and how much they’re paidThere are eight positions in Tory Whanau's office.14 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandEmbattled Gore mayor rejects 'presidential' accusations, won't resignBen Bell describes himself as ambitious and confident, and says he is no quitter.14 May 10:28 AM
New ZealandWater woes: Wairoa faces the ultimate test in its supply choicesWairoa is years behind on some high-priority water supply projects.14 May 06:30 AM
New ZealandPetition organiser seeks to remove Gore Council chief executiveChief executive Stephen Parry and Mayor Ben Bell have not been speaking since December.14 May 03:34 AM
New ZealandDavid Seymour shows support for embattled Gore Mayor Ben BellSeymour is the latest to add his voice in support of the 24-year-old.13 May 05:24 AM
Politics‘Get rid of him’ or ‘They haven’t given him a fair go’? Gore divided on mayorResidents are sick of ‘childish’ council behaviour.12 May 08:28 PM
New ZealandWill he stay or go? Gore councillors ask Mayor Ben Bell to resignA meeting on Tuesday will discuss the situation further.11 May 08:40 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandMayor floats idea of private ownership to hasten Hawke’s Bay’s quest for new hospitalA public-private healthcare partnership could be an option, Sandra Hazlehurst says.11 May 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandCouncil allays concern about climate budget cuts"Our communities are asking, I believe, for us to take this seriously.”11 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandMajority of Gore District Council calls on Mayor Ben Bell to resignThe youngest mayor in New Zealand's history is being urged to step down.11 May 04:57 AM
KahuShelly Bay: Mana whenua wins ‘crucial’ ruling in Māori Land CourtApplicants claim the true ownership remains with the members of Taranaki Whānui.11 May 03:32 AM
BusinessBusiness owner fears possible rates rise means her restaurant won’t surviveAuckland business owner fears her restaurant will not survive if council increases rates.10 May 10:12 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandMayor fears impact of carbon farming on rural communities"....it’s land that should never have been taken out of forestry in the first place".10 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Gaping hole': Auckland households face $560 a year more in rates, water bills and storm costsWayne Brown can't say at this stage how low he can keep rates.10 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Any decision comes with consequences': Sport Whanganui faces funding cut"It’s like they’re saying, ‘Actually, we don’t even need you’.”10 May 05:00 AM
New ZealandKieran McAnulty hears concerns about communication in his new Hawke’s Bay recovery roleHawke's Bay now has a third cyclone recovery minister leading the region's response.10 May 03:19 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand‘I'm not losing my home’: Resident says 13% rates increase would be final straw“What are we supposed to do? Lose our houses?”09 May 08:59 PM
New Zealand6.6 per cent rate increase part of Horizons Regional Council's long-term plan'Council are aware that any rate increase is not ideal.'09 May 02:16 AM
New ZealandSouthland councillor apologises for ‘offensive’ remarksRepentant local representative realises he can't 'speak for how women feel'.07 May 06:28 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Citizens Advice Bureau plays an important role in our cityOpinion: Rotorua readers have their say.06 May 04:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandPoll shows Tauranga wants an early council electionRespondents were asked several questions.06 May 12:00 AM
New ZealandInvercargill councillor resigns following sexual harassment allegationsSkelt's resignation has triggered a byelection.05 May 03:26 AM
New ZealandRatepayers to fund Samoa trip for Hastings mayor and council CEOA friendship agreement will be signed with the Samoan district of Falealili.05 May 03:02 AM
New ZealandSexist remarks dismissed as 'just part of life'Marketing director subjected to inappropriate jokes since being elected as a councillor.04 May 06:38 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSocial housing concerns spark record public meeting in KerikeriKāinga Ora a no-show as almost 800 people crowd into venue and another 375 follow online.04 May 03:51 AM
