Bentley says the mayor's actions on Thursday were the final straw.

The area suffered severe flooding in July last year.

The resignation came after a decision to discuss a controversial bill in private

Rotorua MP says 'throw it in the rubbish bin'.

Waiariki MP Rawiri Waititi says he backs the 'brave and progressive' bill.

While illegal dumping happens everywhere, it is the final straw for some residents.

The rateable value of the Kawerau mill property has nearly halved since it closed.

Parties say no decisions made but local MP 'extremely' worried.

Tribal leader dismisses calls for a referendum on co-governance

One local MP voted for it, and another against.

The lawyer's presence at the almost six-hour meeting cost ratepayers more than $10,000.

If the bill does not pass by June 1, it will not apply to this year's local election

Transitional housing is in demand and getting one can be frustrating for large families.

Rotorua's council is pushing for an electoral law change. How did we get here?

Rehette Stoltz says council staff are working around the clock to address the fallout.

'It's like all of a sudden, the goal post changed.'

Kāinga Ora says the four empty houses are awaiting demolition.

'We're scared people are going to take it too far,' one resident says

The council says it is safer for the Safe City Guardians than walking through.

A mayoral candidate says it's a waste of time and money.

Cost to ratepayers offset by benefits to retailers, council agrees.

Councillor: "We've got to avoid falling into the trap of fighting the previous war."

Auckland could take Whangārei's excess water once oil refinery closes

A local business says the stench is another challenge on top of Covid-19.

Steve Chadwick says her infection reinforces the need for vaccination.

All four Northland councils have developed Covid 19 policies.

Almost 50 per cent of all current Covid-19 cases in NZ are in Counties Manukau district.

She would not say how long motels would be used to house the homeless.