Nearly 450 submissions received about proposal to use reserves for housing
It was revealed in April the council was proposing to turn 10 reserve sites into housing.
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What a legend! Steven Adams' humble NZ airport act stuns fan
'He is a perfect example of class having nothing to do with wealth and status.'
Visitors return to Ruapehu, but where is the snow?
A lack of snow has meant a slightly rocky start for Ruapehu's ski season.
Top cop: Māori have to work together to sort gang problems and crime
Police Deputy Commissioner Wally Haumaha believes iwi, hapū and whānau hold the key.
10,320 Covid cases and 34 virus-related deaths; 744 people in hospital
It was hoped the school holidays would act as a circuit breaker, but figures remain high.
Dune erosion at BoP beach 'just nature's course', says Council
A Pikowai local says the erosion is worse than before.
Three Waters strikes at the 'heart of democracy'
Council releases strongly worded submission information on Three Waters.
The Prem Debate: Gangs and family violence intertwined
Subscribers have their say on crime in New Zealand
Differing values threaten future of popular mountain race
Organisers had been unable to secure permission from the landowners.
Whakatāne murder: Fourth man arrested as trio appear in court
Mark Hohua, 48, died shortly after being airlifted to Waikato Hospital.
Tauranga Direct Rd to close for bridge repair
Substantial recent rain has caused slips and washouts across the region.
Principals welcome new system replacing 'outdated, irrelevant' school deciles
From 2023 every school will have an Equity Index number.
Comment: This is not the time to cut the cord from masks
Opinion: Everywhere I look there are maskless people
'They just smashed everything': Did ram raiders film themselves in the act?
Police were called around 4.30am after the offenders made the raid in a car and a truck.
Mayoral candidate wants to rejuvenate city
The candidate promises strong leadership and a fresh collaborative approach.
A speeder, an argument and his gun licence: Why police said sorry to businessman
The man was stopped by police - and three days later he got a letter that shocked him.
'Wreak havoc': Job losses feared as new build inquiries plunge by up to 80 per cent
'There is going to be some real hurt coming in the construction industry.'
Covid: 10,424 new community cases, 788 in hospital; changes to death reporting
NZ facing 'significant increase' in Covid cases due to the BA.5 variant - Bloomfield.
Rain, rain go away! Fresh weather watch issued for region
Rainfall amounts could approach warning criteria.
Comment: Air pollution data another reason for Govt to pick a lane
Extending the fuel duty subsidy is counter-productive to public transport goals.
Sixth Rotorua mayoral candidate steps forward
The candidate says Rotorua needs "rejuvenation" after years of disruption.
'Not too shabby': Proud Tanner eyes next goal at Commonwealth Games
"My goal coming was to try and make the final. But I am proud of how I ran." - Sam Tanner
Car crashes into cow on State Highway 2
Police were called to the incident in Pukehina about 6.50am.
Fuel costs 'horrendous': Govt subsidy extension a 'save' or a 'Band-aid'?
Relief for some "who are up against it" as inflation runs "rampant".
'Don't be afraid': Bowel cancer survivor's call to lift 'low' test kit return rates
Nearly 30,000 kits have been sent to Lakes residents, only 56 per cent were returned.
David Seymour wants apology from Rawiri Waititi over karaka seeds joke
Act leader says an apology would be the right thing for Rawiri Waititi to do.
Waipurukamu Morrison's battle with bowel cancer.
Waipurukamu Morrison has survived a Stage 3 bowel cancer diagnosis.
'Exceptionally concerning': Rest home patient had undiagnosed fracture for three days
The patient suffered from dementia, and could not adequately communicate with staff.
'Rotorua as a dumping ground': Four fires in 7 months at emergency accommodation
'The Government's using Rotorua as a dumping ground for people needing emergency housing.'
7612 Covid cases today, hospitalisations surge to 797
Seven-day rolling average of cases is 9689 - compared to 9281 this time last week.
Road cracking moves BoP highway down to single lane
If the cracking develops further, the road may need to be closed at short notice.
'Significant milestone': Trust takes up reins of Kaimai Mamaku Restoration Project
The transition to the trust was marked with a formal handover ceremony at Wairere Falls.