New ZealandNZ tourism jewel left in ‘staggering’ state following closureA local MP says it's an 'iconic' building that cannot be lost.07 Jan 12:19 AM
New ZealandElective surgery waiting list numbers up 51pc in Counties ManukauThe number of people waiting for non-acute elective operations continues to grow.23 Dec 04:50 AM
New Zealand'Every drop of rain is just so scary': Living on a knife’s edge in Bay of PlentySandbags are piled around the house as water slowly rises, leaving a sinking feeling.22 Dec 11:58 PM
KahuCouncil 'dithering' dashes hapū dreams, says representativeIssues around access and infrastructure mean nothing has happened since 2015.19 Dec 02:37 AM
New Zealand‘Crumbs from the colonial table’: Councillor and mayor butt heads at meetingCouncillor claims Xi Jinping and Robert Mugabe 'would be very proud' of mayor's calls.16 Dec 04:47 AM
New ZealandLots to do and four months wasted by mayor’s changes, says councillor“Frankly, it’s been a bit of a shambles,” says a disgruntled Whakatāne councillor.15 Dec 07:35 AM
New Zealand'All the hallmarks of a drowning in the making': School sentenced for nightmare tripTwo students became trapped in a cave after rough swells knocked them from their kayak.13 Dec 03:20 AM
New ZealandAustralian families of eruption victims attend Whakaari memorial'You will be part of this whare as long as this whare stands.'09 Dec 08:46 AM
New ZealandNew housing accord will see emergency housing motels dwindle'We have heard you, we have listened and we are taking action,' mayor says.09 Dec 02:54 AM
New ZealandNew pact aims for ‘near zero’ motel housing 'as soon as possible'Housing Minister Megan Woods was due in Rotorua for the signing.08 Dec 09:00 PM
New ZealandLong specialist wait times add pressure to under-strain health systemMore south Aucklanders are waiting more than four months for first specialist appointment.06 Dec 05:19 AM
New ZealandTe Whatu Ora chairman describes workplace pressures on staff after Middlemore visitRob Campbell says a recent visit gave him a first-hand insight.29 Nov 06:10 AM
New ZealandFighting for Rotorua: End could be in sight for widespread use of motels for emergency housingRotorua's council will consider the agreement on Thursday.23 Nov 05:00 PM
New ZealandCourt date set in council's bid to recoup $20m costs for failed car parkThe Harington Transport Hub had already cost $19m when construction was abandoned.23 Nov 08:23 AM
New ZealandTough love needed for youth offenders - former mayorMilitary-style interventions with youth offenders did work, but did not go far enough.22 Nov 09:52 PM
New ZealandFighting for Rotorua: What are some solutions to the housing crisis?What will it take to fix Rotorua's - and New Zealand's - housing crisis?18 Nov 07:00 PM
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
