PremiumPremiumNew ZealandComment: The challenges facing co-governanceThe Rotorua co-governance discussion echoes broader debates within NZ and overseas.31 Oct 03:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEconomySingaporeans pay $40m for 24.9% of five-village retirement chain'This is a capital-intensive business. We really want to expand' – chairman Bill McDonald.07 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandPools or poo pipe? City debates where it should invest $2 millionThe mayor says the community wants its spas back. But major project costs are climbing.04 Oct 07:01 PM
New ZealandPipeline protest: Council restarts legal action to protect work siteA protester says the council's issues could have been avoided if it listened better.02 Oct 05:25 AM
New ZealandMeeting digest: New dog rules set, Te Arawa-council committee in the worksThe council debated for more than five hours in the public portion of the meeting.27 Sep 04:00 AM
New Zealand'Bulls***' call as Rotorua council agrees lease offer for golf landA controversial guillotine clause remains.26 Sep 05:01 PM
New Zealand'Long overdue': Accessibility advocate backs 400% parking fine increaseHe says the new fine, set to go live October 1, is a step in the right direction.21 Sep 09:04 PM
New ZealandTaking the cake: How to enjoy cafe food at discount pricesWaste minimising app launches in Rotorua.18 Sep 10:02 PM
New Zealand'Serious concerns' over potential motel conversions for housing in RotoruaRotorua's mayor is worried motels could be turned into housing.13 Sep 01:00 AM
New Zealand'Crap to cash': Start-up nominated for breakthrough technologyThe significance of these achievements is "massive".08 Sep 05:00 PM
New Zealand$125k of funding available for Rotorua rural projectsCommunity encouraged to submit proposals for consideration.06 Sep 02:36 AM
New ZealandCity with 'best water' looks at how best to deliver itNew laws mean councils need to review how best to provide water services.06 Sep 01:02 AM
New ZealandDogs allegedly involved in attack held by authorities“We have also been in regular contact with the injured person’s whānau."04 Sep 02:28 AM
New Zealand'New home for heavy industry': New Rotorua industrial park taking shapeCivil work began in June with sections due to be ready by July next year.03 Sep 01:14 AM
New ZealandPipeline work halted after sacred site protestThe council says it needs more direct discussion with iwi and mana whenua.31 Aug 02:19 AM
New Zealand'Locked out': Pipeline protestors met with cameras, fencingA protestor says they are occupying their own land and have no plans to stop.19 Aug 08:42 PM
New ZealandCommunity housing provider sought to take on pensioner flatsIt hopes it will lead to better outcomes for its tenants.14 Aug 08:33 PM
New Zealand'We’re not here to censor them': Council adds public forums for first timeSpeakers will have to stick to rules, however.26 Jul 01:44 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandA 'crackhead…rampage': Govt applies to extend 7 Rotorua emergency housing motelsConsent sought for 7 contracted emergency motels to continue a further year.25 Jul 05:03 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Not a socialist charity': How $35k bike cage at state housing site was fundedThe storage cage designer was given a brief to design something no one could break into.16 Jul 05:03 PM
New Zealand'This isn't about cuts': Rotorua's council proposes restructureIt announced the change process on Friday after meeting staff.12 Jul 03:13 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Hugely inappropriate': $110k trial gives Kāinga Ora tenants free use of e-bikesNZTA says a library of e-bikes and pushbikes is having 'significant positive impacts'.11 Jul 01:03 AM
New ZealandFresh attempt to halt fluoridation works in Rotorua failsIt comes as orders to treat more of the city's supplies are considered.05 Jul 05:01 PM
New Zealand'Critical time': Decision on golf course lease delayedIf approved, one option could mean it gets a year's notice to get off the green.03 Jul 07:01 PM
New ZealandCouncillor cites Nazi experiments in fluoride debateRobert Lee said the lesson from Nuremberg was 'informed consent'.28 Jun 02:00 AM
New Zealand'Quite emotional': Thousands gather at Lakefront to watch Matariki drone showRotorua's lakefront lit up in celebration of the Māori new year.27 Jun 08:30 PM
New ZealandThree, two, one, jump! Children make a splash at opening of leisure poolThe mayor described it as years in the making.24 Jun 04:19 AM
New ZealandAquatic Centre indoor leisure pool to reopen after delaysThe indoor facility was initially due to reopen last month.20 Jun 04:15 AM
New ZealandRotorua Museum restoration secures extra funding, construction set to startA project years in the making, the museum is set to be humming with activity very soon.19 Jun 05:00 AM
New Zealand'We'll f***ing kill you': Claims of death threat in clash over sacred lakeThe response: 'You're gonna take that tapu home with you'17 Jun 10:09 PM
New Zealand'He shouldn’t have died like that': Family dog fatally mauled in streetOwner feels at fault for small pet being out but says dangerous dogs shouldn't be roaming.13 Jun 08:30 PM
New ZealandTop teen skateboarder stoked as council does a 180 on new skateparkHe dreams of being able to train and compete on a smooth surface in his hometown.13 Jun 05:30 AM
New ZealandSewerage scheme decision drives up rates riseSkatepark, elder housing, aquatics: What council decided in 10-year plan deliberations.10 Jun 05:01 AM
New Zealand'Highly debated' holiday rental charge gets green-lightBut some hosts could pay thousands less than first proposed.09 Jun 07:52 PM
