New Zealand‘The real deal’: Councillor remembered as visionary leader, devoted to townRichard Crawford suffered a heart attack while cycling in the Redwoods.03 Apr 11:06 PM
New ZealandRotorua workers reach new agreement after strike actionPay deal for InfraCore staff follows nine months of talks between unions and bosses.02 Apr 04:00 AM
New ZealandBattle against kōura-killing lake invaders takes centre stageWork to protect taonga species highlighted as iwi celebrates 100 years of its trust.31 Mar 01:01 AM
New Zealand'$84 a week to live in own homes': Ratepayers face 10.24 per cent rates rise'This is what we want to do – but will you be happy paying that price?'27 Mar 07:01 PM
New ZealandTauranga bars to close earlier under booze rule changes“The potential tip out at 2am will find us pushing a lot more people out on the street."26 Mar 07:48 PM
New Zealand'Intolerable risk to life': Council agrees to buy slip-damaged homes'Getting to this point has taken longer than any of us may have expected.'25 Mar 05:22 AM
New Zealand'Overworked and underpaid': They care for the land that cradles the dead, but don't get a living wageThey left their parks and cemeteries, to swap spades for protest signs.22 Mar 04:00 AM
New ZealandWorkers at 'lowest paying local council employer' to strike tomorrowMore than 70 workers will down tools for eight days.20 Mar 11:30 PM
New ZealandDrag queens' Rainbow Storytime cancelled over 'safety concerns'Decision follows 'hostile dialogue' and 'rapid spread of misinformation'.20 Mar 02:28 AM
New ZealandCouncil backs down on paid Mount parking, plans enforcement crackdownLocal businesses are pleased the council has backed down on paid parking plans.19 Mar 10:04 PM
New Zealand'It's a sad day for Rotorua': Iconic tourism business in liquidationWhat liquidators say the tourism company owes.19 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Disappointing': ‘Super’ bus stops near planned 'significant' project opposedThe council proposed two new 90m bus stops on either side of Durham St south.18 Mar 09:39 PM
New ZealandCouncillors clash over Rainbow Storytime event, drag queen hits back at criticismProtest and counter-action signalled for library reading session.18 Mar 04:01 PM
New Zealand'All hell breaks loose': Rotorua pest specialist deals to pesky wasp nestWhen the probe went down, the wasps came up.18 Mar 03:00 AM
New Zealand"It just blasted": Unusual plumes of steam and bubbles from geothermal bore“All of a sudden something happened and it just blasted.”14 Mar 02:09 AM
New Zealand'No robust evidence' Kāinga Ora activities impact house prices, agency saysA councillor disagrees, referencing locals’ 'terrible, sad and upsetting stories'.13 Mar 11:39 PM
New ZealandFree bus fares could be axed after Government pulls fundingThe council’s public transport committee discussed its options.13 Mar 08:56 PM
New Zealand'Couldn't move': Allergic woman trapped in home as 'millions' of wasps swarmShe's happy to help pay for pest management, but there's just one problem.12 Mar 03:00 AM
New ZealandNew stadium to be delivered in stages and construction pushed backBudget restraints have been caused by the need to improve water infrastructure.11 Mar 09:27 PM
New ZealandNorthlanders asked to take photos of super-high king tides'Your photo may help us identify areas that are already at risk from higher water levels.'11 Mar 02:52 AM
New Zealand'Swallowing a dead rat': Rules put council between ‘a rock and a hard place’The new rules allow for greater housing density in Ōmokoroa and Te Puke.08 Mar 04:30 PM
New ZealandMaggots, rats, poo on the walls: Tenants paid up to $600pw at 'disgusting' lodgeThe lodge owner says: 'You can't please everyone'.08 Mar 04:02 PM
New ZealandLakeland Queen saga: Decision-making process a 'slap in the face of democracy'Call to disband committee that decided dry-docked paddle steamer must leave reserve.08 Mar 12:19 AM
New ZealandCouncil backs down on ‘cash-grab’ sports fees'Where we’ve landed is probably reasonably fair.'07 Mar 06:22 AM
New ZealandTauranga ratepayers face 15.8 per cent rates hike, Cameron Rd works delayedHomeowners face paying another 11.1 per cent on average.06 Mar 01:09 AM
New Zealand'Concern and uncertainty': Will treasured community hall be demolished?The community was told demo plans were under way but council now says it's still deciding.29 Feb 09:00 PM
New Zealand'Told to move on': Rough sleepers describe restless nights in RotoruaWith homeless people asked to leave reserves, does Rotorua need a night shelter again?28 Feb 03:00 AM
New ZealandSlip-damaged road remains closed after plea from kaumātuaThe road was previously used by 'rat runners' to avoid SH2.27 Feb 11:45 PM
New Zealand‘Totally reckless' planning rules on holdDangerous intersections and heavy traffic on SH2 not addressed - councillor.23 Feb 06:56 AM
New Zealand87 tyres were dumped in a 'gorgeous' stream. Gary wasn't having itHe made it his mission to clean the stream of rubbish - all in one day.23 Feb 12:22 AM
New Zealand'Very sorry': Emotions high as rural residents fight to save 'heirloom' halls'I beg for you not to condemn our building.'22 Feb 06:35 AM
New ZealandCongestion charging could be needed to keep Tauranga movingThe current funding model for transport infrastructure is “not going to cut it”.21 Feb 07:17 PM
New ZealandNo 'squabbles' and no 'bad behaviour', potential Tauranga councillors advised'The way to get things done, of course, is to collaborate,' says a local body politician.20 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandOne-way streets: CBD firms object to 'lack of transparency' on pilot schemeA number of two-way streets will become one-way in Tauranga City Centre.19 Feb 09:47 PM
