New ZealandWhy this rural town expects a big crowd at its special Anzac Day serviceBetween 500 and 600 people, including Australians, are expected to attend.24 Apr 05:00 PM
New Zealand‘Disgusting’: Cow guts dumped by beach highwayA cyclist found the cattle remains near Te Ahiaua Reserve on Tuesday morning.24 Apr 05:27 AM
New ZealandPioneering Māori pilot aims for message of aroha in Anzac Day speechThe city's service will include a speech from the country's first female Māori RNZAF pilot23 Apr 05:03 PM
New ZealandSpeed limit proposal dropped on Rotorua highway after community pushOther successful reversals to 100km/h include the journey to Whakatāne.23 Apr 08:01 AM
New Zealand'Incompetence': Reserve neighbour slates delay to fell rotting treeHe says it shouldn't have taken him 'jumping up and down' to have it cut down.21 Apr 11:20 PM
New Zealand'Healing our land': Tūranganui-a-Kiwa in Nat Geo climate initiativeTwo NZ sites join a 3-year climate programme with 10 other heritage sites.17 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandFresh court action against Rotorua council sewerage scheme expectedThe council has restarted construction on stage one and says it will take four weeks.16 Apr 11:02 PM
New Zealand'Life has just stopped': 'Forgotten five' battle council over slip damageOwners of three homes have not been able to return since they were evacuated in 2022.16 Apr 06:48 PM
New ZealandLandowners renew fast-track bid for Kaituna hydro schemeThe group's chief executive has provided fresh details of its plan.16 Apr 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Phenomenal' outcome: Five community boards to remain in Western BayThe Local Government Commission overruled the proposed reduction.16 Apr 02:22 AM
New Zealand'I can win': Andrew Little confirms bid for Wellington mayoraltyHe aims to invest in parks, pools and libraries and support small businesses.15 Apr 07:35 PM
New ZealandSupermarkets, liquor outlets fight bid for freeze on new bottle storesA health official says Rotorua's alcohol-related harm is now above the national average.15 Apr 06:24 PM
New ZealandCouncil signs $91m, 15-year lease for new office buildingIt is also putting about $33.5 million into the interior fit-out of the building.15 Apr 05:00 PM
New Zealand'We just want our steps back': Council criticised for ‘sneaky’ beach access closure Lawyer Neil Weatherhead called the closure 'sneaky' and 'unlawful'.15 Apr 05:29 AM
New ZealandTop jobs open up at Auckland Council - but there's a catchThere is the potential to earn from $31,000 to $300,000-plus a year.15 Apr 04:43 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandPreviously withheld polling reveals who Wellingtonians are backing for mayorTory Whanau says the poll isn't her focus.15 Apr 04:00 AM
New Zealand'Big deal': Hopes for change as city adopts first accessibility policyAbout 25% of Rotorua’s population, roughly 20,000 people, have disabilities.12 Apr 12:00 AM
New Zealand'Claims are weak': Court dismisses bid to halt marine precinct saleAn injunction stopping the sale of Tauranga's Marine Precinct is no longer in force.11 Apr 11:00 PM
New Zealand'She died in my arms': Dog's death sparks road safety campaignSurf instructor wants the speed limit on a coastal road reduced to 30km/h.11 Apr 01:16 AM
New Zealand‘Unfair’: Mount businesses struggle with proposed street dining feesBusinesses say the plan is 'flawed' and 'bizarre' at a time when eateries are hard-hit.11 Apr 12:00 AM
New Zealand'We churn out athletes': Push for indoor sports hub to support Tairāwhiti athletesThe facility may be built opposite Gisborne's Midway Surf Rescue Community Hub building.10 Apr 04:59 AM
New ZealandDown the drain: Ripped out water meters almost cost town drinking supplyPolice are investigating and would like to hear from anyone with information.09 Apr 09:36 PM
New Zealand'Atrocious': Alder slams attendance records of some councillorsAverage attendances range from 67% to 100%; genuine reasons but other excuses criticised09 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandCouncillor Tupara questions 'why it is an issue' over low meeting attendance rateNick Tupara's attendance fell from 87.2% in first year of term to 41.2% since October. 09 Apr 05:00 PM
KahuTeen's 160km hīkoi backing Māori wards referendumJack Karetai-Barrett's inviting others to join the walk, aiming to raise awareness.08 Apr 11:27 PM
New ZealandKaipara lifts water restrictions after steady rain boosts supplyA 22km pipeline will help Dargaville's water supply but not until the end of 2026.08 Apr 03:30 AM
New ZealandGisborne families to be housed as 10 new Kāinga Ora homes blessed New tenants, previously in temporary housing, move in next week.08 Apr 01:36 AM
New ZealandCouncil assessing Rotorua lake weed build-upRotting weed can cause a strong smell and build-up happens after bad weather.07 Apr 11:00 PM
New ZealandTauranga Māori ward by-election: What voters need to knowVoting opens today in the Te Awanui Ward by-election for Tauranga council.07 Apr 02:00 AM
New ZealandCanterbury farmers ask MPs to cut red tapeMinister Nicola Grigg acknowledged that farmers were 'burdened' by paperwork.06 Apr 11:06 PM
New ZealandRotorua public feedback sought on draft annual plan, water service optionsPublic can provide input until May 5 on the council's new feedback website.04 Apr 11:00 PM
New ZealandTauranga byelection: Q&As with the five candidatesVoting for Tauranga's new Māori ward councillor begins on Monday.03 Apr 09:46 PM
New ZealandCalls for action as feral cats impact 14% of East Coast farms Feral cats are estimated to be on 14% of East Coast farms.03 Apr 03:43 AM
New ZealandMayor raises security concerns after abusive messagesThe discussion was prompted by a protester's emotional outburst in a public meeting.02 Apr 10:55 PM
