New ZealandCrumbling teeth or a home? The choice a retired couple say they are weighing upTarawera residents face big bills for a sewerage scheme they must legally connect to.01 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandPublic can be ‘brutal’: Councillors defend use of closed-door workshopsThe ombudsman’s call to open council workshops is a ‘hard nut to crack’.30 Nov 07:42 PM
New ZealandReturn of cultural site pivotal for Tauranga hapūThe land was purchased by Tauranga City Council in 1982.29 Nov 07:11 PM
New ZealandHoles in the walls, a bin blaze burning for hours and children: Inside Spa LodgeRevealed: The fire report that led to a backpackers' being deemed a dangerous building.29 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandGardens and golfing? Public consultation on use of land in Mount MaunganuiOmanu resident has been pushing for a community garden since 2021.28 Nov 11:42 PM
New Zealand'High fire risk': 20 people moved out of lodge that 'dead-bolted' them in at nightThe council issued the lodge two dangerous building notices within a week.28 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandTears and tension as councillors voted out at explosive meetingA group of five councillors dominated the voting as major changes took place.28 Nov 05:53 AM
New ZealandPaid parking plans delayed in Tauranga after public outcryThe council commission decided to delay the plans at a meeting on Monday.27 Nov 10:47 PM
New ZealandWestern Bay pushes ahead with water fluoridation despite ruling'Council is maintaining a watching brief on legal developments.'24 Nov 05:44 AM
New ZealandFlood-damaged pensioner flats to be demolishedSeven homes to be demolished after floods ripped through seaside town of Waihī Beach.24 Nov 01:31 AM
KahuMāori ward decision greeted with strong emotionThere were hugs and tears of joy in the council chamber.23 Nov 10:05 PM
New ZealandNZ tourism hotspot makes world's top 10 trending travel destinationsAccolade comes as tourism hotspot’s business community anticipates positive year ahead.23 Nov 04:45 AM
New Zealand'Makes no sense': Stores barred from selling booze before 10amBut restaurants can still serve alcohol from 9am.22 Nov 11:06 PM
New Zealand'Told you so': Council pauses fluoridation work after court judgement"I am resisting the urge to say ‘I told you so’,” one councillor said.22 Nov 01:56 AM
KahuNZ’s first wāhine Māori chairwoman resigns Northland Regional Council roleTui Shortland's resignation effective from Tuesday's meeting; she stays on the council.22 Nov 01:31 AM
KahuKaipara councillor opens meeting with karakia despite mayor's banThe meeting opened with the words: “Kia hora te marino”.21 Nov 10:00 PM
New ZealandRates due on Monday, but Northlanders are strugglingNorthland council rates are due on Monday, but many are struggling to pay.18 Nov 11:07 PM
New ZealandRuh-roh: Hundreds of dog owners face $300 fines as registrations dropWith too many unregistered dogs for door-to-door visits, the fines will be mailed.17 Nov 02:35 AM
Kahu'You’ve come too far not to go further': The young mayor sparking change in the Far NorthMoko Tepania said it has been a "hell of a year" but there's plenty more to do.16 Nov 11:30 PM
New Zealand'Big win' for Springfield Golf Club as council moves to shelve controversial $62m precinctA proposal to put sportsfields on the land sparked community backlash.14 Nov 05:17 PM
New Zealand'Radical idea': Mayor’s managed retreat idea divides councilA late addition to a submission to the Government about managed retreat was presented.13 Nov 01:32 AM
New ZealandSulphur city: Damage to event centre structure costs council - but how much?The options included either a $200,000 repair and replace or a $40,000 remove and make-do.10 Nov 03:00 PM
New ZealandPensioner flats in line for $1.6m makeover as mayor backs leasing optionMayor says current financial model is 'difficult'; no units have been added since the 80s.08 Nov 11:56 PM
New Zealand23 retiree flats empty: City considers $1.6m reno projectIt is also looking at leasing its full $25m portfolio to a community housing provider.07 Nov 05:00 PM
New ZealandSpeed limit U-turn: Rotorua moves to 'tailored' approach over blanket rulesNew rules mean the council will need to lower speed limits around schools.02 Nov 05:07 PM
New ZealandCycleway scrapped: Council listens to residents' concernsPlans for a cycleway in Te Puke have been canned because of community opposition.01 Nov 09:44 PM
New ZealandNew closing times ‘tough’ on Tauranga's CBD barsBars will now have to stop admitting people earlier.31 Oct 11:32 PM
New Zealand'Looks like the wild west': Fire-gutted motel greets Rotorua touristsA fire gutted the Golden Glow Motel's main building almost two years ago.31 Oct 07:00 PM
New ZealandMayor set to visit Japan and China - who will foot the billTania Tapsell will visit two of Rotorua's sister cities at a cost of $10,000.30 Oct 07:00 PM
New ZealandPublic to get say on controversial 130-home Pongakawa developmentThe Western Bay of Plenty development is one step closer, despite opposition.29 Oct 10:29 PM
New Zealand'Unsafe': Mayor targets 14 accommodation businessesTapsell is concerned about 14 providers she believes might be taking in tenants.29 Oct 05:06 PM
New Zealand'Undoing a significant wrong': Roads returned to iwi used to build homesReturning paper roads to marae is 'partially undoing a significant wrong'.26 Oct 10:41 PM
New ZealandOmbudsman 'deeply concerned' about transparency at Rotorua Lakes CouncilHe says the culture of closed-door workshops is 'ingrained'.24 Oct 02:09 AM
New Zealand'Extraordinary': Homeless refuse help - and face being trespassed from reserves"Some of them simply do not want to abide by rules," Rotorua Lakes Council says.21 Oct 05:00 PM
