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
PoliticsWhy National’s big promise on speed limits might not happenNational recently vowed to make a sharp U-turn on 80km/h highway speed limits.08 Oct 10:18 PM
New ZealandA year as the mayor: Why Tania Tapsell smiles even after the hardest daysPlus: How Rotorua residents and councillors think their council is doing.06 Oct 03:00 PM
New ZealandRevealed: What council boss told staff when he resignedIt comes as the council appoints an interim CEO while it recruits for a 'fresh start'.06 Oct 01:10 AM
New Zealand'He’s very withdrawn': Teen bullied over facial growth waiting months for removalMan's son was suffering emotionally and missing school.04 Oct 08:28 PM
New ZealandGold clam pest invasion prevention in Rotorua 'fast-moving', council official saysCouncillors have asked how the district's lakes would be protected.03 Oct 07:15 PM
New ZealandWater, water everywhere: What candidates have to say to flooded business ownerRotorua MP candidates respond to Bryce Allan's story.03 Oct 12:12 AM
New ZealandFour new bridge options unveiled, permanent solution still months awayAbout 30 Western Bay of Plenty properties on No 4 Rd were affected after the washout.02 Oct 08:13 PM
New ZealandGeese and wallaby woes: What Rotorua candidates think of Predator Free 2050Candidates were asked what their parties would do to control pests.28 Sep 11:00 PM
New Zealand'Stop our children being a political rugby ball': Teacher's message to candidatesOne teacher believes a lack of a cross-party shared vision is 'destroying our future'.27 Sep 10:27 PM
New ZealandTe Pāti Māori candidate tops informal audience poll at chamber eventRivals say some parties had more people in the crowd.27 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandTauranga Art Gallery eyes tourists for fundingGallery admission is free with a donation encouraged, but that could change.27 Sep 06:14 AM
New Zealand'Disproportionate response': Supermarkets appeal restrictions on morning alcohol salesThe revised policy aims to align trading hours across the Eastern Bay.27 Sep 01:31 AM
New Zealand‘Shock horror’: Neighbours warned Sounds driveway would slip, and it did'We were absolutely horrified that this had happened under our noses.'26 Sep 07:42 PM
New ZealandNew $100 million harbour entrance opensThe entrance has been tested out by visitors and the community.26 Sep 01:51 AM
New Zealand‘He’s like my family’: Beloved dog Rocco to return home from pound after successful appealA Richmond resident has successfully appealed against the seizure of his beloved dog.24 Sep 11:37 PM
New ZealandHow to solve the housing shortage? What Rotorua election candidates sayIt was the first time all six stood together before an audience.22 Sep 05:39 AM
New ZealandTrolley troubles: Retailers promise to help pick up dumped trolleysRatepayers have been paying $5000 a month for city contractors to pick them up.21 Sep 06:00 PM
New ZealandNeed a 'chiropractor': National's Simeon Brown hits out over potholesSchool speed limits have also come under fire.20 Sep 05:57 AM
New ZealandBig turnout expected for Meet Your Candidate event in RotoruaOrganiser says he will be running a tight ship, with no tolerance for hecklers.19 Sep 05:36 AM
New ZealandCBD crime: New inner-city hub will house police, guardians, wardensWhere it will be, when it will open and who will work out of it.18 Sep 02:44 AM
New ZealandIT upgrade costs council about $14.9m more than first budgetedRotorua Lakes Council had initially budgeted $3.4m for the project.16 Sep 10:12 PM
New ZealandReserve may become road for fast-tracked retirement villageThe new road would be used for emergency and delivery access to the 280-unit village.13 Sep 04:03 AM
New Zealand433 per cent! Plans to raise sports clubs ground rental to eyewatering amountsSubmissions can be made on the council’s website.12 Sep 11:59 PM
Kahu‘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."10 Sep 10:21 PM
New Zealand'Carrot and stick': How town halved early deaths from air pollution'We’re at the pointy end of the stick now.'06 Sep 06:00 PM
New ZealandCongestion fee will avert economic catastrophe, says NZTATauranga City Council weighs variable road pricing.05 Sep 09:26 PM
New ZealandPensioner'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?'03 Sep 06:00 PM
New ZealandPike River memorial developments being 'scaled' due to cost increasesThe new memorial track should be open by Christmas or shortly after.02 Sep 06:02 AM
KahuTaranaki Maunga deal gets popular tickTaranaki’s eight iwi have voted overwhelmingly to approve the redress deal.26 Aug 06:12 AM
New ZealandPotential for contamination causing harbour project hold-upNo action has been seen at the site for more than a year.25 Aug 10:18 AM
New ZealandPoo, privacy and slurs: Why a tiny school is fighting development rulesThe school is asking for neighbours to be excluded from proposed intensification plans.18 Aug 01:15 AM
