'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.
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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.
'They really are a problem': Fence aims to stop destructive pest spreading
If not controlled, wallabies can cause millions of dollars in damage.
Fatal Ashburton intersection still awaiting upgrade
The intersection was included in the council’s review of 79 rural intersections.
'I feel like a little kid again': Museum guide jumps for joy at restoration news
It has been a long fight for those fiercely in favour of restoring it.
Ombudsman calls for ‘more trust of iwi’ after cyclone visit
'People’s lives at the moment are too much on hold.'
'It’s a wicked thing to do': Second pohutukawa dying, poisoning suspected
“This is the fifth or sixth tree poisoned like this in the last few years.”
Rotorua council decides fate of iconic museum building
'The last thing I want is for this building to become a black hole of spending.'
Candidate claims Labour invested 150 times more than National in Rotorua
But a National MP says the figures are wrong and it "invested significantly" in city.
Mystery location for Whakatāne Stop Co-Governance meeting
The venue is still secret and its owners may not know it is a Stop Co-Governance event.
'We want our town back': Retailer tells of PTSD as National MPs hit out over crime
Their comments are backed by a councillor who says the city is 'under siege'.
Victim spends 10 hours in ED after Masterton dog attack
'It only held on for a few seconds, but it was a very firm and aggressive grip.'
Rotorua Museum: Millions would have to be repaid if full restoration doesn't continue
A potential plan to cover the costs has been found - but it isn't confirmed
Gateway to White Island signs expected to be gone by summer
White Island Tours has said it will not be returning to the island.
Govt unveils new measures to protect native biodiversity
The associate minister chose Kerikeri for the announcement after a 2021 hīkoi in Kaikohe.
‘Gut-wrenching’: Couple stay positive despite losing home
Gisborne couple say six of the eight houses on Vogel St are in the same boat.
'The water just goes up': The lakeside community being slowly swallowed
Flooded homes, threatened highways, and months of anxiety for lakeside residents.
‘Fanaticism’: Mayor reacts to district's 30km/h speed limit plan
A plan to lower the speed limit has been described as fanatical by Mayor Victor Luca.
Feedbank wanted on proposed 'people's stadium'
The stadium has long been opposed by the sports clubs that could be left homeless.
Council votes to raise rates by 20%
Total rates in the district have gone up by more than 50 per cent in the past three years.
Fears Northland will become voiceless as first Three Waters entity announced
Northland and Auckland will form the country's first Three Waters inter-regional entity.
New study on why Pacific patients are high users of EDs
Study debunks belief that Pacific people don't use primary healthcare before visiting ED.
'Getting pestered': Calls for begging ban in Rotorua
A businessman backing the ban idea says he's had to issue staff panic buttons.
Mongrel Mob death: New laws aimed at cracking down on gangs used for first time
East Coast MP Kiri Allan says her community was in "anguish and fear".
Chopper case: Owner of dog that bit vet reappears in court
Helen Fraser was due to be sentenced after being convicted of owning a dog causing injury.
NRC divers get to work in a bid to control caulerpa
A Caulerpa trial treatment tool has been put in place in the Bay of Islands.
'We love our tulips': Council axes bid to trim flowerbed budget
Councillors decide against slashing $935,000 from the beautification spend.
Western Bay council could put off Annual Plan adoption
The final decision will be made on June 14, when the council’s Annual Plan Committee meets
'Overwhelmed with happiness': Mayor welcomes baby girl, announces 'unique' name
She also shared a 'you've got to be kidding me' moment from during her delivery.
Parents lining up at liquor stores as kids go hungry - and other sad tales of booze harm
'Ōpōtiki has 14 liquor outlets ... Ōpōtiki has a population of 9300.'
'Strangling late night entertainment': Midnight closing too early for some
A total of 54 submissions were received, 36 of which came from Kawerau.
'Horrified': Fee hikes for Tauranga’s community facilities cop flak
Proposed fee increases for community facilities range from 6 per cent to 138 per cent.