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
New ZealandTiny school's win in fight to protect students from 'appalling behaviour'The school fought to stop intensification impacting children's privacy.15 Feb 04:03 PM
New ZealandFrom $800 to $37,000: City bid to hike field fees slated as a ‘cash grab'The proposed fee structure is based on a single week of training time.14 Feb 10:27 PM
New ZealandCouncil urged not to ‘kill’ Historic Village with rent increasesAbout 50 people packed council chambers.14 Feb 01:03 AM
New ZealandCalls to axe proposed Tauranga stadium continue”Let’s call the community stadium what it is: a second regional rugby stadium.”13 Feb 02:14 AM
New Zealand‘Like giving candy, then taking it away’': Support dog banned from poolsJarrod Tumai cares for a teenager with nonverbal autism.12 Feb 02:32 AM
New ZealandMouse poo, dripping seafood juice and undercooked kai - food safety officers' worst NZ findsLocal councils have shared how they go about ensuring food hygiene.11 Feb 03:50 PM
New ZealandFears new Te Puke bridge will hinder trucksSevere weather washed out the original bridge.07 Feb 08:15 PM
KahuWhy the Kaipara Mayor dressed in an English Victorian costume on Waitangi DayThe mayor says the costumes were well received by many - Māori included.07 Feb 04:25 AM
New ZealandLakeside 2024: Rain no show-stopper for packed Lakefront concertLocal and Aotearoa performers entertained the thousands on Saturday.04 Feb 03:40 AM
New ZealandFar North council changes Māori name ahead of Waitangi DayThe refresh did not alter the council’s legal name.03 Feb 11:02 PM
New ZealandChanges, revenues and costs: Your guide to city parkingCosts are more than income from parking.02 Feb 07:35 PM
KahuFar North Mayor hosts first-time Waitangi local government sector presence'It’s taken a lot of work to get as far as this.'01 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandTauranga’s four-year council term a first for New ZealandAn election will be held on July 20 in which a mayor and nine councillors will be chosen.31 Jan 08:49 PM
New Zealand'We didn’t give consent': Fears sewerage scheme could pollute sacred lake'Drilling through and sucking up stuff - our tūpuna are underneath this ground.'31 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandBoatie fears he may lose foot after boat ramp injury, flesh-eating bacteriaHe said doctors told him they found some of the bacteria 'had been dissolving the flesh'.29 Jan 05:04 PM
New Zealand'Icon' or 'eyesore'? High-and-dry Lakeland Queen given removal deadline'This historical site is in danger of becoming an old scrapyard.'25 Jan 09:00 PM
New ZealandBorder collie’s wounds heal after ‘devastating’ dog attackPaul Gibbs' dog Molly sustained "horrific injuries".24 Jan 11:31 PM
New ZealandCouncil spends $4600 on unneeded signsAbout 22 signs were erected despite parking changes being delayed.23 Jan 09:49 PM
New ZealandPay error ‘disappoints’ council employeesStaff are frustrated after being paid incorrectly for working recent public holidays.23 Jan 02:03 AM
New ZealandAggressive pups and deadly dog disease fears spark change at Rotorua's poundRotorua's council explains why it removed its dog drop-off box.18 Jan 07:03 PM
New ZealandMāori wards, flooding and fluoridation: Big year for Local Democracy ReportingReporter Alisha Evans looks at the highs and lows for the district in 2023.17 Jan 01:51 AM
New ZealandNational Park Village potential name change riles Tauranga business'That would cause quite a bit of confusion.'12 Jan 03:03 PM
New ZealandNew Rotorua council chief executive announcedIt comes four months after the previous leader's resignation.11 Jan 04:10 AM
