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Māori health advocate to lead global body
Emma Rawson-Te Patu elected to the World Federation of Public Health Associations.
Manukau mall incident: Woman pleads not guilty
The father of one of the people involved wants the woman named.
'Stop the spend': Tania Tapsell announces run for Rotorua mayor
Councillor joins three other declared candidates for city's top job
Iwi environment unit 'big step up' for regional council
Taranaki Regional Council has an agreement with iwi post-settlement governance entities.
'Toxic environment': A third of city's family harm calls to emergency lodgings
The council says in 2018 there were 70 family harm call outs a week. Now it's 120.
Election candidate takes council to court over controversial bill
The council says it will strongly oppose candidate Robert Lee's case.
Hopes rural crime phone app will counter 'extensive under reporting'
A police survey revealed rural crime was largely unreported nationally.
New name revealed for Sir Howard Morrison Performing Arts Centre
The new name is intended to fit more easily on a ticket.
NSW politician seeks help from iwi to protect Australian rivers
NSW parliamentarian Mark Pearson wants similar status for the Barwon and Darling rivers
'Final act of frustration': Councillor speaks about shock resignation
Bentley says the mayor's actions on Thursday were the final straw.
Buller floods cost KiwiRail over $3 million
The area suffered severe flooding in July last year.
Iwi considering extending Taranaki kaimoana ban
It would mean kaimoana gathering is banned from New Plymouth to Hāwera.
'Respected' councillor quits in public meeting, claims mayor 'shunned' him
The resignation came after a decision to discuss a controversial bill in private
Town takes $1m rates hit after mill closes
The rateable value of the Kawerau mill property has nearly halved since it closed.
Threats, slaps, kicking: Report highlights extent of violence against health workers
There's been little effort to address it, a nurses' union says.
Councillor believes commission's wards decision is 'plainly ridiculous'
But others have welcomed the ruling on the district's governance model.
Westport flood protection scheme faces extra costs
A proposal to improve drainage of floodwaters will have further cost implications.
Council's law change bid passes first reading in Parliament
One local MP voted for it, and another against.
Upset farmers claim council 'using ratepayer money to fight ratepayers'
The lawyer's presence at the almost six-hour meeting cost ratepayers more than $10,000.
Council bid to change Māori ward local bill faces first reading in Parliament
If the bill does not pass by June 1, it will not apply to this year's local election
Explainer: Why one council is trying to change electoral law
Rotorua's council is pushing for an electoral law change. How did we get here?
Ruapehu council divided on pokies policy
Mayor Don Cameron had to use his casting vote in the split decision.
'We haven't had time to breathe': Gisborne mayor dissects week that's been
Rehette Stoltz says council staff are working around the clock to address the fallout.
'Out of thin air': Appellants take council to task on Māori ward structure
'It's like all of a sudden, the goal post changed.'
'I'm hōhā': Council iwi rep says nothing will change at leaching compost site
After years of breaches, Keith Holswich is fed up with the polluting composter.
'Disturbing': MP hits out at Kāinga Ora's empty houses on troubled street
Kāinga Ora says the four empty houses are awaiting demolition.
'Save our democracy': Protest against 'iwi co-governance' 'disappointing' - MP
"Co-governance is basically the antithesis of democracy," organisers say.
'Rotten' and 'feral': Leader lashes out at troublemakers terrorising street
Rioting, street racing, threats and intimidation have left residents living in fear.
Rural hospitals 'potentially in jeopardy' - health expert
Danger of rural hospitals and GP services being compromised by a centralised system.
'Like Sons of Anarchy': Street violence has woman sleeping by baseball bat
'We're scared people are going to take it too far,' one resident says
Drone used to find rough sleepers in Rotorua reserve
The council says it is safer for the Safe City Guardians than walking through.
Revealed: The cost of pursuing Rotorua's Māori ward local bill
A mayoral candidate says it's a waste of time and money.