New ZealandSH30A fully reopens after tomo repairThe hole in the stretch of road came after NZTA started, then stopped, major works.20 Nov 08:12 PM
New ZealandCause of leak that sent treated wastewater into lake a mysteryThe leak at the Rotorua treatment plant is contained, but health warnings remain.20 Nov 04:32 AM
New ZealandHidden contaminant: Tolaga Bay recreation reserve built over old landfillThe reserve was a landfill until 1986 and used for recreation until 2018.19 Nov 04:19 AM
New ZealandChristmas show canned after burst water main floods theatre It is estimated that a million litres surged into the building.19 Nov 03:00 AM
New ZealandGridlock-causing roadworks pushed to 2026, MP says city was let downNZTA received criticism from multiple levels before making the decision to postpone works.19 Nov 01:05 AM
New ZealandGisborne wins Government approval for $214m local water planThe plan includes $214m investment and renewal of 50km of underground mains.18 Nov 02:57 AM
New ZealandSH30A reopens: Backlash after traffic chaos, weather pauses worksStudents nearly missed NCEA exams as detours caused delays of up to two hours.17 Nov 06:40 PM
New Zealand'Absolute cluster': NZTA reopening Rotorua highway after hours of traffic chaosThe decision follows a mayoral rebuke and a major backlash from businesses and residents.17 Nov 04:05 AM
New ZealandBattle to protect Bay waters from invasive pestsThe seaweed caulerpa and freshwater gold clams threaten to overwhelm native species.16 Nov 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Significant' lake weed dump could mean 10-day clean-up, $50k billBay of Plenty Regional Council and Rotorua Lakes Council are leading the clean-up.14 Nov 02:30 AM
New ZealandWater plan approved as debate over multi-council model ragesThe Rotorua council will run water services until 2028 while exploring a shared model.13 Nov 11:05 PM
New ZealandA step closer: Ngāti Oneone’s vision to reclaim whenua for educationThe fire at Te Pā Eketū burned for 174 days as part of the whenua movement.13 Nov 04:09 AM
New ZealandWill supermarkets follow Kmart in charging a trolley bond?Stolen and abandoned trolleys have blighted Rotorua in recent years.12 Nov 05:00 PM
New ZealandCouncillors back rethink of controversial Grey St layoutGisborne's cycle-friendly trial, aimed at slowing traffic, inspired intense opposition.12 Nov 04:39 AM
New ZealandWhat’s next for Gisborne’s Grey St experiment?89% of 1116 respondents said the trial failed to meet its goals.11 Nov 04:02 AM
New ZealandEast Coast landowners demand proper upkeep of 'rundown' bypassLocal landowners say maintenance only happens after weather events or requests.10 Nov 03:18 AM
New Zealand'Prowler' and isolation: Pensioners fearful over empty council unitsResidents are growing uneasy as dozens of homes lie empty.07 Nov 05:00 PM
New ZealandEvery vote counts: Kaipara council recount bids settled at lastThree Kaipara candidates sought judicial recounts, the most of any NZ council.06 Nov 03:51 AM
New Zealand'Sad for democracy’: Board seeks fresh faces after six years without a voteNominations open soon, with hopes there will be enough candidates for a contest this time.05 Nov 11:18 PM
New Zealand‘Humbled to gain the top job’: Māori leader Pita Tipene takes helm of Northland councilNRC becomes the first regional council to have had two chairs from Māori wards.05 Nov 06:30 AM
New ZealandSocial media to standing orders: Councillors take crash courseElected members from across the region gathered in Rotorua to sharpen their skills.04 Nov 03:00 AM
New ZealandGolf course burn-off sparks complaints, rules reminderThe planned Rotorua fire prompted complaints of bad smells and irritated eyes.04 Nov 01:30 AM
New ZealandOutspoken Rotorua ratepayer group disbands after a decadeChairman Reynold Macpherson is winding up the organisation next month.02 Nov 11:08 PM
New ZealandSouthland crews race to restore power after 'apocalyptic' stormAbout 2200 homes remain without power across Southland after the storm.31 Oct 11:05 PM
New Zealand'Rewarding': School principal retires after 38-year career'As I step away, I know the school is in good hands.'31 Oct 03:39 AM
New ZealandSāmoan chef puts Auckland on global food map with Milan awardAuckland Council’s $2000 grant helped the couple take Sāmoan cuisine global.30 Oct 07:27 AM
New ZealandGisborne appoints first Māori woman deputy mayor with moko kauaeAubrey Ria is the first Māori woman and moko kauae wearer to hold the role.30 Oct 02:55 AM
New ZealandChanging of the guard: 22 locals vying to manage $170m community fundVoting open to elect six new Rotorua Trust trustees, as long-time chairman steps down.29 Oct 08:26 PM
New Zealand'Slip up' costs council: $1.49m fix needed for leaking Tauranga landfill siteThe old Cambridge Rd landfill closed in 1998 after more than 30 years of use.29 Oct 07:00 PM
New Zealand‘Really stoked’: Grassroots push powers Māori roll voter surge in GisborneTurnout on the Māori roll surged 40.5%, from 3657 voters in 2022 to 5139 this year.29 Oct 03:34 AM
New ZealandSealed with a fist bump: Mayor promises 'high-performing' council at swearing-inRotorua Mayor Tania Tapsell, councillors and community boards begin the new triennium.29 Oct 03:00 AM
New Zealand'Harsh critic of myself': How Drysdale rates his leadership as mayorTauranga's mayor and councillors assess their performances, one year in.27 Oct 07:43 PM
New ZealandEarthquake law shake-up: Mayor hopes historic building can reopenThe Spanish mission-style bathhouse has not been used since 2021.26 Oct 05:00 PM
New ZealandKaipara Mayor Jonathan Larsen survives recount challenge from councillor Snow Tane Judge Kevin Kelly rejected a recount bid over the mayoral election's 21-vote gap.24 Oct 06:31 AM
