Special hearing: Govt wants consents extended but others want most or all denied.

People of Whakarewarewa – The Living Māori Village have welcomed visitors for 200+ years.

Shower fittings and a wash basin were among items stolen.

Motel use resulted in distrust and disbelief in agencies involved, a lawyer says.

The Government wants to keep operating them for another year.

The mayor also shared a message.

Under-fire freedom campers say they do support local businesses on their travels.

'We’re going to do our best to ensure the danger to our lake and whenua doesn’t get here.'

Members of the local iwi say they will continue to fight.

Limiting comments and feedback creates an echo chamber, says resident.

'Are there any [youth] councillors here that may be affiliated with the National Party?'

'A knight in shining armour' came to save the day.

Between a boycott and sponsorship struggles, there were still successes and learnings.

It includes rolling out new cameras to catch and deter crims.

'Rotorua seems to keep missing out.'

The mayor says the community wants its spas back. But major project costs are climbing.

A protester says the council's issues could have been avoided if it listened better.

Health minister Dr Shane Reti opened unit on Tuesday.

The council debated for more than five hours in the public portion of the meeting.

A controversial guillotine clause remains.

He says the new fine, set to go live October 1, is a step in the right direction.

Councillors voted to support project continuing in public-excluded part of meeting.

He has set out to 'champion the good dogs and the good people'.

Victim lobbies for stricter rules and enforcement after horror attack.

Bay of Plenty boaties will need to don a lifejacket in boats under 6m while underway.

'I don’t want to be a grumpy neighbour, I don’t begrudge anyone their sport.'

Funding has been slashed by thousands of dollars.

Rotorua's mayor is worried motels could be turned into housing.

'Our public spaces are meant for everyone to enjoy, and vandalism ... ruins this.'

New laws mean councils need to review how best to provide water services.

It comes as the council spends $30k chasing owners of unregistered dogs.

A long-time friend shares his sadness at the news of the king's death.

About 60 people came to hear what the decision would be.

A group leader believes so long as iwi are on their land, work nearby cannot begin.

There is fear a normalised 'toxic environment' will impact female representation.

A Rotorua councillor says the solution to traffic gridlock is something else entirely.

A protestor says they are occupying their own land and have no plans to stop.

It hopes it will lead to better outcomes for its tenants.

Kiri Danielle has cleaned up rubbish dumped on the mountain over the past 12 years.

People's Choice has also opened - get voting now!

The group is made up of seven iwi wanting to rid their whenua of the pest.

The decision came with a 'word of warning' to protesters.

Nearly 400 people want the option in Rotorua.

People's Choice has also opened - get voting now!

The councillor involved in the exchange is New Zealand's longest-serving.

'I look at this with disdain to be honest,' Māori ward councillor says.

Speakers will have to stick to rules, however.

For three hours, councillors debated how to approach negotiations.

Rotorua is considering adding public forums to meetings for what may be the first time.

OPINION: With a little luck nothing will rip, tear or fall down.

A trust bought the Clayton Rd site for $750,000 to build 10 affordable rental homes.

A mayor says she fears 'disastrous consequences' if access is revoked.

We had our first taste of dancing in front of an audience.

It announced the change process on Friday after meeting staff.

Hundreds gathered to celebrate the centennial.

The land was bought for $750,000 last month.

Housing density standards are set to sit on the council table again.

It comes as orders to treat more of the city's supplies are considered.

Our final move choreographed, it's time to get fit.

Could Hinemoa have really heard the sound of lover Tūtānekai's flute across Lake Rotorua?

If approved, one option could mean it gets a year's notice to get off the green.

Robert Lee said the lesson from Nuremberg was 'informed consent'.

The tummy is turning thinking about the big night.

Rotorua's lakefront lit up in celebration of the Māori new year.

It comes as the council approves its 10-year-plan - and sets rates.

'They become the scientists ... become kaitiaki for our ngahere.'

The mayor described it as years in the making.

OPINION: As if learning how to dance professionally wasn't enough ...

Six months ago, a safety hub opened in the CBD - has it made a difference to crime stats?

A project years in the making, the museum is set to be humming with activity very soon.

The response: 'You're gonna take that tapu home with you'

'I think there's been a bit of a beat-up here.'

What an eclectic bunch of dancers we are.

He dreams of being able to train and compete on a smooth surface in his hometown.

Skatepark, elder housing, aquatics: What council decided in 10-year plan deliberations.

But some hosts could pay thousands less than first proposed.

But what to wear?

Ratepayers will pay a greater share to reduce costs for households involved in the scheme.