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
KahuIwi considering extending Taranaki kaimoana banIt would mean kaimoana gathering is banned from New Plymouth to Hāwera.29 Apr 02:15 AM
New Zealand'Respected' councillor quits in public meeting, claims mayor 'shunned' himThe resignation came after a decision to discuss a controversial bill in private28 Apr 07:33 AM
PoliticsRotorua hits 'pause' on controversial billRotorua MP says 'throw it in the rubbish bin'.28 Apr 03:57 AM
New ZealandTown takes $1m rates hit after mill closesThe rateable value of the Kawerau mill property has nearly halved since it closed.19 Apr 05:20 AM
New ZealandThreats, slaps, kicking: Report highlights extent of violence against health workersThere's been little effort to address it, a nurses' union says.12 Apr 06:51 AM
KahuCouncillor believes commission's wards decision is 'plainly ridiculous'But others have welcomed the ruling on the district's governance model.12 Apr 05:00 AM
New ZealandWestport flood protection scheme faces extra costsA proposal to improve drainage of floodwaters will have further cost implications.11 Apr 04:03 AM
PoliticsCouncil's law change bid passes first reading in ParliamentOne local MP voted for it, and another against.06 Apr 11:55 PM
New ZealandUpset farmers claim council 'using ratepayer money to fight ratepayers'The lawyer's presence at the almost six-hour meeting cost ratepayers more than $10,000.06 Apr 06:00 AM
KahuCouncil bid to change Māori ward local bill faces first reading in ParliamentIf the bill does not pass by June 1, it will not apply to this year's local election05 Apr 11:44 PM
KahuExplainer: Why one council is trying to change electoral lawRotorua's council is pushing for an electoral law change. How did we get here?31 Mar 11:18 PM
New ZealandRuapehu council divided on pokies policyMayor Don Cameron had to use his casting vote in the split decision.31 Mar 04:30 PM
New Zealand'We haven't had time to breathe': Gisborne mayor dissects week that's beenRehette Stoltz says council staff are working around the clock to address the fallout.25 Mar 03:56 AM
Kahu'Out of thin air': Appellants take council to task on Māori ward structure'It's like all of a sudden, the goal post changed.'25 Mar 03:26 AM
Kahu'I'm hōhā': Council iwi rep says nothing will change at leaching compost siteAfter years of breaches, Keith Holswich is fed up with the polluting composter.23 Mar 10:00 PM
Kahu'Disturbing': MP hits out at Kāinga Ora's empty houses on troubled streetKāinga Ora says the four empty houses are awaiting demolition.23 Mar 04:00 AM
Kahu'Save our democracy': Protest against 'iwi co-governance' 'disappointing' - MP"Co-governance is basically the antithesis of democracy," organisers say.22 Mar 05:00 AM
New Zealand'Rotten' and 'feral': Leader lashes out at troublemakers terrorising streetRioting, street racing, threats and intimidation have left residents living in fear.17 Mar 05:50 AM
New ZealandRural hospitals 'potentially in jeopardy' - health expertDanger of rural hospitals and GP services being compromised by a centralised system.16 Mar 09:00 PM
New Zealand'Like Sons of Anarchy': Street violence has woman sleeping by baseball bat'We're scared people are going to take it too far,' one resident says16 Mar 06:30 AM
New ZealandDrone used to find rough sleepers in Rotorua reserveThe council says it is safer for the Safe City Guardians than walking through.14 Mar 01:44 AM
KahuRevealed: The cost of pursuing Rotorua's Māori ward local billA mayoral candidate says it's a waste of time and money.11 Mar 04:37 AM
KahuMuseum brings in succession planA new role will allow someone to learn about curation of the taonga Māori collection.09 Mar 01:15 AM
New Zealand140km/h: Driver sped through Covid checkpoint because she was worried about missing sisterThe woman drove on the wrong side of the road and sped through police road spikes.01 Mar 12:45 AM
New Zealand'Need a clothes peg on your nose': What stinks in Rotorua?A local business says the stench is another challenge on top of Covid-19.28 Feb 03:00 AM
New ZealandJudge slams Hell's Angels code of silence after violent attack: 'you chose to protect extreme violence and cowardice'Three Hell's Angels associates refused to talk about a man who was beaten into a coma.25 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand'It's real … please take it seriously': Rotorua mayor tests positive for Covid-19Steve Chadwick says her infection reinforces the need for vaccination.22 Feb 11:11 PM
New ZealandSouth Auckland church steps up for at-risk families struggling to self-isolateOne reverend is calling on fellow ministers to put their hands up to help those in need.21 Feb 08:17 AM
