'Thank you so much, from the bottom of my heart': Tania Tapsell claims victory
Tania Tapsell is the first Māori woman mayor of Rotorua
Tania Tapsell is the first Māori woman mayor of Rotorua
This election will gauge what more needs to be done to improve Māori participation.
Not everyone thinks the changes are a good idea.
Two South Taranaki Māori ward candidates want to provide the missing voice.
The issue arose last week at a meeting of the West Coast Regional Transport Committee.
Roading contractors told they must do better.
Initially, it would focus on 'wayfinding' and roadworks signs, or even welcome signs.
Kāinga Ora expects to start construction of the 123 apartments in March.
Anna Parsons broke nearly every bone in her body after a nightmare rock climbing fall.
The introduction of Māori wards has empowered more Māori to stand for mayor.
Most hapū of Ngāruahine will this week request an official ban along their coastline.
The Corrections Minister says there is no "pipeline" of ex-prisoners into motels.
One candidate says the city is being 'ripped apart' by emergency housing in motels.
Lynda Topp is committed to her candidacy despite setbacks in her cancer treatment.
Rotorua MP, former rival and sometimes critic Todd McClay talks about Steve Chadwick. Video / Mead Norton
Artist Dick Frizzell speaks with Local Democracy Reporter Felix Desmarais on his sister, Steve Chadwick. Video / Mead Norton
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Rama Chadwick discusses the life and career of his mother, Steve Chadwick, with Local Democracy Reporter Felix Desmarais. Video / Mead Norton
DoC staff say the full extent of damage from last week's deluge was not yet known.
He was on a cocktail of drugs at the time he crashed the car he was driving.
The race is on to win Māori seats in South Taranaki and other parts of Taranaki region.
The mayor says the Covid-19 pandemic exacerbated existing issues in the city.
Kiwi dad just out of jail, allowed to stay in Australia for the sake of his kids.
The investigation will look into eight councils, including Rotorua Lakes Council.
TTR has agreed to swap ownership of the company for shares in an Australian miner.
Maurice Williamson resigned as a minister due to a 'serious error of judgment' in 2014.
Groundswell letter about draft Te Tai o Poutini Plan described as "mischief-making".
'Nowadays we have to take things into our own hands.'
Former mayor found guilty of air pollution although he did not light large rubbish fire.