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
New ZealandShe arrived at ED with a bad headache but left because of long delays. Hours later she was deadInvestigation highlights extreme pressures that hospital ED had been operating under.24 Aug 04:48 PM
New ZealandDeluge closes parts of Abel Tasman and Queen Charlotte tracksDoC staff say the full extent of damage from last week's deluge was not yet known.24 Aug 04:16 AM
New Zealand'You'd hope he'd learnt': Killer driver caught with 'large quantity' of drugs while on sentenceHe was on a cocktail of drugs at the time he crashed the car he was driving.18 Aug 12:34 AM
KahuTactical talks mobilise tight field for Māori seatsThe race is on to win Māori seats in South Taranaki and other parts of Taranaki region.15 Aug 11:00 PM
New Zealand'Scary and damning' report paints grim picture of state of RotoruaThe mayor says the Covid-19 pandemic exacerbated existing issues in the city.12 Aug 05:32 AM
New ZealandKiwi with two decades of offending in Australia escapes 501 deportationKiwi dad just out of jail, allowed to stay in Australia for the sake of his kids.11 Aug 07:00 AM
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
