New Zealand'Makes no sense': Stores barred from selling booze before 10amBut restaurants can still serve alcohol from 9am.22 Nov 11:06 PM
New Zealand'Told you so': Council pauses fluoridation work after court judgement"I am resisting the urge to say ‘I told you so’,” one councillor said.22 Nov 01:56 AM
KahuNZ’s first wāhine Māori chairwoman resigns Northland Regional Council roleTui Shortland's resignation effective from Tuesday's meeting; she stays on the council.22 Nov 01:31 AM
KahuKaipara councillor opens meeting with karakia despite mayor's banThe meeting opened with the words: “Kia hora te marino”.21 Nov 10:00 PM
New ZealandRates due on Monday, but Northlanders are strugglingNorthland council rates are due on Monday, but many are struggling to pay.18 Nov 11:07 PM
New ZealandRuh-roh: Hundreds of dog owners face $300 fines as registrations dropWith too many unregistered dogs for door-to-door visits, the fines will be mailed.17 Nov 02:35 AM
Kahu'You’ve come too far not to go further': The young mayor sparking change in the Far NorthMoko Tepania said it has been a "hell of a year" but there's plenty more to do.16 Nov 11:30 PM
New Zealand'Big win' for Springfield Golf Club as council moves to shelve controversial $62m precinctA proposal to put sportsfields on the land sparked community backlash.14 Nov 05:17 PM
New Zealand'Radical idea': Mayor’s managed retreat idea divides councilA late addition to a submission to the Government about managed retreat was presented.13 Nov 01:32 AM
New ZealandSulphur city: Damage to event centre structure costs council - but how much?The options included either a $200,000 repair and replace or a $40,000 remove and make-do.10 Nov 03:00 PM
New ZealandPensioner flats in line for $1.6m makeover as mayor backs leasing optionMayor says current financial model is 'difficult'; no units have been added since the 80s.08 Nov 11:56 PM
New Zealand23 retiree flats empty: City considers $1.6m reno projectIt is also looking at leasing its full $25m portfolio to a community housing provider.07 Nov 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Inflexible': Farmers urged to boycott Freshwater Farm PlansGroundswell says farmers should think carefully 'before deciding whether to sign up'.06 Nov 09:19 PM
New ZealandSpeed limit U-turn: Rotorua moves to 'tailored' approach over blanket rulesNew rules mean the council will need to lower speed limits around schools.02 Nov 05:07 PM
New ZealandCycleway scrapped: Council listens to residents' concernsPlans for a cycleway in Te Puke have been canned because of community opposition.01 Nov 09:44 PM
New ZealandNew closing times ‘tough’ on Tauranga's CBD barsBars will now have to stop admitting people earlier.31 Oct 11:32 PM
New Zealand'Looks like the wild west': Fire-gutted motel greets Rotorua touristsA fire gutted the Golden Glow Motel's main building almost two years ago.31 Oct 07:00 PM
New ZealandEmotional haka as council votes for Māori wardsThe council just became the 10th local authority in Waikato to establish the seats.31 Oct 03:38 AM
New ZealandMayor set to visit Japan and China - who will foot the billTania Tapsell will visit two of Rotorua's sister cities at a cost of $10,000.30 Oct 07:00 PM
New ZealandPublic to get say on controversial 130-home Pongakawa developmentThe Western Bay of Plenty development is one step closer, despite opposition.29 Oct 10:29 PM
New Zealand'Unsafe': Mayor targets 14 accommodation businessesTapsell is concerned about 14 providers she believes might be taking in tenants.29 Oct 05:06 PM
New Zealand'Undoing a significant wrong': Roads returned to iwi used to build homesReturning paper roads to marae is 'partially undoing a significant wrong'.26 Oct 10:41 PM
PremiumPremiumHealthcareOpinion: Localism - the common thread in New Zealand's emerging coalitionOPINION: A solid foundation for the new Government.25 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandOmbudsman 'deeply concerned' about transparency at Rotorua Lakes CouncilHe says the culture of closed-door workshops is 'ingrained'.24 Oct 02:09 AM
New ZealandFour outstanding women receive Whangārei civic honoursFour influential women have been honoured for their services to the community.22 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Extraordinary': Homeless refuse help - and face being trespassed from reserves"Some of them simply do not want to abide by rules," Rotorua Lakes Council says.21 Oct 05:00 PM
New Zealand‘It’s awesome’: Pensioner welcomes new window after two-year waitIt went in within a week of Mary Smith sharing her story with Local Democracy Reporting.20 Oct 03:06 AM
New ZealandMan heartbroken as wife's memorial tree to be torn downThe regional council says the removal of the tree is essential for flood protection.18 Oct 11:16 PM
New ZealandCouncil considers time limits at three popular parking spotsCouncil seeks balance between needs of workers, and those wanting to use reserves.17 Oct 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Honoured': Todd McClay claims victory in Rotorua seatTodd McClay has retained has retained his position as electorate MP for Rotorua.14 Oct 08:12 AM
New ZealandBus-stop bashings school ‘rumbles’ and not serious, councillor tells meetingHe later said he conflated two incidents and believed one was serious.13 Oct 05:00 PM
New ZealandCouncil leadership shake-up not driven by costs or criticism, executive saysCouncil yet to say if change will result in salary savings.13 Oct 04:50 PM
New Zealand'Upset and distressed': Abortion protests banned around hospital"They also felt judged by seeing protesters and their placards."12 Oct 05:00 PM
New ZealandA battle, an escape and an olive tree: The story behind a symbol of friendshipThe symbol is a tree, planted 51 years ago, that a councillor says was ignored until now.09 Oct 05:00 PM
