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Revealed: What council boss told staff when he resigned
It comes as the council appoints an interim CEO while it recruits for a 'fresh start'.
'He’s very withdrawn': Teen bullied over facial growth waiting months for removal
Man's son was suffering emotionally and missing school.
Gold clam pest invasion prevention in Rotorua 'fast-moving', council official says
Councillors have asked how the district's lakes would be protected.
Water, water everywhere: What candidates have to say to flooded business owner
Rotorua MP candidates respond to Bryce Allan's story.
Four new bridge options unveiled, permanent solution still months away
About 30 Western Bay of Plenty properties on No 4 Rd were affected after the washout.
Geese and wallaby woes: What Rotorua candidates think of Predator Free 2050
Candidates were asked what their parties would do to control pests.
'Stop our children being a political rugby ball': Teacher's message to candidates
One teacher believes a lack of a cross-party shared vision is 'destroying our future'.
Te Pāti Māori candidate tops informal audience poll at chamber event
Rivals say some parties had more people in the crowd.
Tauranga Art Gallery eyes tourists for funding
Gallery admission is free with a donation encouraged, but that could change.
'Disproportionate response': Supermarkets appeal restrictions on morning alcohol sales
The revised policy aims to align trading hours across the Eastern Bay.
‘Shock horror’: Neighbours warned Sounds driveway would slip, and it did
'We were absolutely horrified that this had happened under our noses.'
New $100 million harbour entrance opens
The entrance has been tested out by visitors and the community.
‘He’s like my family’: Beloved dog Rocco to return home from pound after successful appeal
A Richmond resident has successfully appealed against the seizure of his beloved dog.
How to solve the housing shortage? What Rotorua election candidates say
It was the first time all six stood together before an audience.
Trolley troubles: Retailers promise to help pick up dumped trolleys
Ratepayers have been paying $5000 a month for city contractors to pick them up.
Need a 'chiropractor': National's Simeon Brown hits out over potholes
School speed limits have also come under fire.
Big turnout expected for Meet Your Candidate event in Rotorua
Organiser says he will be running a tight ship, with no tolerance for hecklers.
CBD crime: New inner-city hub will house police, guardians, wardens
Where it will be, when it will open and who will work out of it.
IT upgrade costs council about $14.9m more than first budgeted
Rotorua Lakes Council had initially budgeted $3.4m for the project.
Reserve may become road for fast-tracked retirement village
The new road would be used for emergency and delivery access to the 280-unit village.
433 per cent! Plans to raise sports clubs ground rental to eyewatering amounts
Submissions can be made on the council’s website.
‘Word banking’ Te reo Māori street names not seen as helpful
"It needs to resonate with an area, it needs to speak to the whenua."
'Carrot and stick': How town halved early deaths from air pollution
'We’re at the pointy end of the stick now.'
Congestion fee will avert economic catastrophe, says NZTA
Tauranga City Council weighs variable road pricing.
Pensioner's two-year wait for new windows 'so we can have some warmth'
'Are you telling me that there has been a labour shortage for over the last two years?'
Pike River memorial developments being 'scaled' due to cost increases
The new memorial track should be open by Christmas or shortly after.
Taranaki Maunga deal gets popular tick
Taranaki’s eight iwi have voted overwhelmingly to approve the redress deal.
Potential for contamination causing harbour project hold-up
No action has been seen at the site for more than a year.
Poo, privacy and slurs: Why a tiny school is fighting development rules
The school is asking for neighbours to be excluded from proposed intensification plans.
'Polarised and heated': Police see change in the nature of protests
'There is not a lot of listening that goes on,’ says rural area chief.
Lakeside homeowners fear properties will be uninsurable after months of flooding
One says she's in a 'fool if you do, fool if you don’t' insurance situation.
A 'good win' if Tauranga’s racecourse stays
Racecourse could stay put provided the land isn’t needed for a new hospital.
Rotorua councillors vote to keep reserve previously marked for public housing
Land valued at $2 million could be used to help fill a sportsfield deficit instead.