Politics'Undermining local democracy': Watchdog to investigate closed council workshopsThe investigation will look into eight councils, including Rotorua Lakes Council.04 Aug 05:19 AM
KahuSeabed mining company grabs Aussie allyTTR has agreed to swap ownership of the company for shares in an Australian miner.03 Aug 09:30 PM
New ZealandFormer National MP seeks Auckland Council seatMaurice Williamson resigned as a minister due to a 'serious error of judgment' in 2014.26 Jul 07:48 AM
New ZealandGroundswell's West Coast letter 'absolute fear-mongering'Groundswell letter about draft Te Tai o Poutini Plan described as "mischief-making".25 Jul 10:15 PM
New ZealandFamily break into empty Kāinga Ora home amid housing shortage'Nowadays we have to take things into our own hands.'25 Jul 03:48 AM
New ZealandFormer mayor allowed colleagues to light polluting fire at his business premisesFormer mayor found guilty of air pollution although he did not light large rubbish fire.24 Jul 11:38 PM
New ZealandEx-Whangārei mayor convicted of polluting airEnvironment Court judge finds former Whangarei mayor guilty of causing air pollution24 Jul 11:36 PM
New Zealand'Horrendous': Residents' scathing verdict on state of roadsCouncil asks for patience while homeowners are upset over its poorly maintained roads.15 Jul 03:30 AM
New ZealandMayoral candidate claims Govt will end emergency housing for 'out-of-towners'The mayor says the move would be 'fantastic'.08 Jul 06:00 PM
New ZealandFreedom campers outstay welcome in PāpāmoaCampers say they're actually quite nice people trying to get by in an 'expensive' world.05 Jul 08:43 AM
New Zealand'Soul-crushing': Residents air views on selling local reserves for housingThe deputy mayor said he heard one petitioner 'very clear'.01 Jul 06:00 AM
New ZealandRotorua Museum: $30m could be added to cost for 'extremely complex' renovationThe current budget for the project is $53.3m but could rise to $83m.24 Jun 06:00 PM
KahuHealth boss welcomes reforms as possible 'game-changer'Hayden Wano believes the reforms may shift inequities in health.23 Jun 09:30 PM
KahuMajor new exhibition partners with tribal river entityHe Awa Ora – Living River opens on Monday, June 27.23 Jun 09:20 PM
TalanoaKiwi boxer David Tua talks about the business and his battles with his own conscienceFormer heavyweight title contender pulls no punches on his past, present and future.22 Jun 08:31 PM
KahuRēwena bread rises to world stageWhanganui's George Jackson uses his Nan's camp oven to bake the traditional bread.22 Jun 01:10 AM
Kahu'A real honour': Māori MP tipped for top constitutional roleBetween 1993 and 1996 Sir Peter Tapsell was the first Māori to hold the role14 Jun 07:04 PM
KahuNew MP upholds Rātana political traditionSoraya Peke-Mason will enter Parliament in about two months as a list MP.14 Jun 03:00 AM
CrimeDelayed report, Oranga Tamariki's actions enabled more robberies by 14yo - lawyersThe 23 other charges he faces may be dropped due to delay in getting psychological report.12 Jun 04:22 AM
New ZealandCouncil investigating targeted rate for emergency housingSome believe it won't solve the issues and will embed the system in Rotorua.10 Jun 04:13 AM
KahuAny-time roll change for Māori voters 'huge' improvement, says councillorElijah Pue says the move will help remove barriers to voting10 Jun 12:00 AM
KahuWhanganui institute leads study of Māori brain healthTe Atawhai o te Ao is working with the Ageing Well National Science Challenge09 Jun 08:30 PM
KahuMāori health advocate to lead global bodyEmma Rawson-Te Patu elected to the World Federation of Public Health Associations.25 May 01:10 AM
New ZealandManukau mall incident: Woman pleads not guiltyThe father of one of the people involved wants the woman named.24 May 05:29 AM
Kahu'Stop the spend': Tania Tapsell announces run for Rotorua mayorCouncillor joins three other declared candidates for city's top job10 May 07:00 AM
KahuIwi environment unit 'big step up' for regional councilTaranaki Regional Council has an agreement with iwi post-settlement governance entities.09 May 08:30 PM
New Zealand'Toxic environment': A third of city's family harm calls to emergency lodgingsThe council says in 2018 there were 70 family harm call outs a week. Now it's 120.09 May 04:47 AM
New ZealandElection candidate takes council to court over controversial billThe council says it will strongly oppose candidate Robert Lee's case.06 May 06:13 AM
New ZealandHopes rural crime phone app will counter 'extensive under reporting'A police survey revealed rural crime was largely unreported nationally.05 May 08:30 PM
KahuNew name revealed for Sir Howard Morrison Performing Arts CentreThe new name is intended to fit more easily on a ticket.05 May 03:42 AM
KahuNSW politician seeks help from iwi to protect Australian riversNSW parliamentarian Mark Pearson wants similar status for the Barwon and Darling rivers04 May 12:44 AM
New Zealand'Final act of frustration': Councillor speaks about shock resignationBentley says the mayor's actions on Thursday were the final straw.29 Apr 07:21 AM
New ZealandBuller floods cost KiwiRail over $3 millionThe area suffered severe flooding in July last year.29 Apr 02:37 AM
