New Zealand‘Annus horribilis’ of roading resilience – Waka Kotahi'It’s no secret we’ve got some pothole issues at the moment.'17 Nov 03:43 AM
New ZealandPart of Rotorua's Green Corridor cycleway to be removed for car parksIts removal will cost about $50,000, seven years after the full installation cost $442k.11 Nov 03:12 AM
New ZealandWayne Brown won’t rule out selling council’s $1.91 billion stake in airportA $270 million hole in Auckland's first budget needs filling somehow.09 Nov 12:41 AM
New ZealandTe Whatu Ora investigates alleged assault of mental health patient by staff memberThe family of a 24-year-old man allege he was assaulted after refusing to take medication.08 Nov 05:12 AM
New ZealandRotorua motel ads targeted Facebook users out of townRotoruaNZ says motels attracting out-of-towners only exacerbate emergency housing issues.06 Nov 05:00 PM
New Zealand‘Bloody panic’: Westport fed up with enduring threatCabinet has still not seen the business case for a $56 million flood protection scheme.03 Nov 07:35 PM
New ZealandGovernment seeks to offer Three Waters certaintyLocal Government Minister has pledged to offer the Three Waters sector some certainty.18 Oct 07:05 AM
New ZealandStill no clarity on $24m ‘shovel ready’ Franz Josef schemeCouncil has no clarity on the status of the lower Waiau River flood protection project.18 Oct 01:27 AM
New Zealand'Dysfunctional, unsafe': Hospital slammed in damning report into patient's deathThe woman died after she left the hospital's ED because of a very long wait time.17 Oct 12:33 AM
CrimeHit-and-run: Driver flees after hitting boy, 5, on his scooter, sending him flyingFleeing was an impulsive move that has been attributed to the driver's autism.14 Oct 06:00 AM
Kahu'Surely this is madness': Uproar at hui over water bottling consentThere was uproar at a community hui on a water bottling consent granted in Whanganui.13 Oct 07:15 PM
KahuNew MP's swearing-in will make political historySoraya Peke-Mason will be sworn in by the Speaker, her cousin Adrian Rurawhe.12 Oct 06:30 PM
KahuNew research explores impact of Covid response on MāoriResearch by Te Atawhai o Te Ao aims to improve future pandemic responses.11 Oct 01:00 AM
New Zealand'Thank you so much, from the bottom of my heart': Tania Tapsell claims victoryTania Tapsell is the first Māori woman mayor of Rotorua08 Oct 03:29 AM
KahuMāori urged to hit the polls - 'It's not too late'This election will gauge what more needs to be done to improve Māori participation.06 Oct 12:03 AM
New ZealandMixed response to lower speed limit plans for south Auckland suburbsNot everyone thinks the changes are a good idea.03 Oct 03:56 AM
KahuCoastal, rural communities need more say at council tableTwo South Taranaki Māori ward candidates want to provide the missing voice.27 Sep 07:30 PM
New ZealandBilingual road sign proposal sparks 'unfortunate' race comments onlineThe issue arose last week at a meeting of the West Coast Regional Transport Committee.27 Sep 06:45 PM
New ZealandRoading contractors issued a 'please explain' by councilRoading contractors told they must do better.27 Sep 04:00 PM
New Zealand'They'll have no bloody idea': Councillors question bilingual road sign proposalInitially, it would focus on 'wayfinding' and roadworks signs, or even welcome signs.25 Sep 08:11 PM
New Zealand$100m Manukau apartments planned for those aged 55-plusKāinga Ora expects to start construction of the 123 apartments in March.23 Sep 03:00 AM
New ZealandKiwi climber shares story of horror 80ft Yosemite fallAnna Parsons broke nearly every bone in her body after a nightmare rock climbing fall.21 Sep 05:43 AM
KahuMixed support for Māori wards from mayoral hopefulsJust over half of New Zealand councils are introducing Māori wards in October.21 Sep 12:20 AM
Politics'Still a busy tourism town': Robertson says concerns about Rotorua taken seriously"No doubt, those who live in the area have had concerns; we've tried to deal with those."19 Sep 09:59 PM
KahuSupport for Māori wards stronger in provinces than citiesThe introduction of Māori wards has empowered more Māori to stand for mayor.17 Sep 01:06 AM
KahuSouth Taranaki hapū call for extended kaimoana banMost hapū of Ngāruahine will this week request an official ban along their coastline.13 Sep 10:50 PM
New ZealandCandidate claims ex-prisoners relocated to Rotorua emergency housing motelsThe Corrections Minister says there is no "pipeline" of ex-prisoners into motels.07 Sep 06:00 AM
New ZealandWhat Rotorua's mayoral candidates would do about emergency housing in motelsOne candidate says the city is being 'ripped apart' by emergency housing in motels.06 Sep 05:30 AM
New ZealandLynda Topp committed to candidacy despite health setbacksLynda Topp is committed to her candidacy despite setbacks in her cancer treatment.03 Sep 12:39 AM
VideoTodd McClay on Steve ChadwickRotorua MP, former rival and sometimes critic Todd McClay talks about Steve Chadwick. Video / Mead NortonWatch26 Aug 09:41 PM
VideoDick Frizzell on Steve ChadwickArtist Dick Frizzell speaks with Local Democracy Reporter Felix Desmarais on his sister, Steve Chadwick. Video / Mead NortonWatch26 Aug 09:31 PM
Politics'A little bit more outrageous': Steve Chadwick's life in politics - and what's nextChadwick's legacy is not just about what she did but how she did it, says PM Ardern.26 Aug 07:00 PM
VideoRama Chadwick on his mother, SteveRama Chadwick discusses the life and career of his mother, Steve Chadwick, with Local Democracy Reporter Felix Desmarais. Video / Mead NortonWatch26 Aug 04:00 AM
VideoSteve Chadwick on her life and careerOutgoing Rotorua mayor Steve Chadwick reflects on more than 20 years in public roles. Video / Mead NortonWatch26 Aug 03:26 AM
