KahuKaipara Mayor wants Māori ward gone before next local electionsThe Govt changes signalled this month allow council to reverse Māori ward decisions.18 Apr 06:00 AM
New ZealandAt least $14k then, up to $88k now: Lake locals furious at 'horrendous blowout'About 200 people went to a council-community hui to learn why.17 Apr 06:09 AM
New ZealandLandlord ‘bleeding money’ as bus stop deters tenants'It’s a long time without tenants.'17 Apr 05:22 AM
New Zealand'Absolutely horrendous': Locals petition council over road concernsA mobile speed camera recorded 90km/h in a 50km/h area.16 Apr 07:42 PM
New ZealandCall for begging ban after report 10 tourists 'physically accosted' at cafeBut one tourism operator says this is an isolated incident and most have good experiences.16 Apr 05:03 PM
New Zealand'Corrosive obsession with a person's race' — Seymour on Māori wards'If there was a vote in Auckland where I reside, I’d be voting no.'12 Apr 06:08 AM
New Zealand'Devastated': Widow pleads to save late husband's dream from cost-cutting'I know the economy is tough, but you’ve still got to provide services'11 Apr 05:03 PM
New Zealand'Heartwarming’: Sports club may get new home after 'massive stuggle''The last few years, it’s just been a ... massive hit to our mana.'10 Apr 05:45 AM
New ZealandPublic worry on community safety a key challenge, Rotorua council's new boss saysHe sat down with Local Democracy Reporting to share how his first weeks were.08 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandLower speed limits for Western Bay up to two years awayThe new speed management plan was adopted by the Western Bay of Plenty District Council.08 Apr 12:51 AM
New Zealand‘The real deal’: Councillor remembered as visionary leader, devoted to townRichard Crawford suffered a heart attack while cycling in the Redwoods.03 Apr 11:06 PM
New ZealandRotorua workers reach new agreement after strike actionPay deal for InfraCore staff follows nine months of talks between unions and bosses.02 Apr 04:00 AM
New ZealandBattle against kōura-killing lake invaders takes centre stageWork to protect taonga species highlighted as iwi celebrates 100 years of its trust.31 Mar 01:01 AM
New Zealand'$84 a week to live in own homes': Ratepayers face 10.24 per cent rates rise'This is what we want to do – but will you be happy paying that price?'27 Mar 07:01 PM
New ZealandTauranga bars to close earlier under booze rule changes“The potential tip out at 2am will find us pushing a lot more people out on the street."26 Mar 07:48 PM
New Zealand'Intolerable risk to life': Council agrees to buy slip-damaged homes'Getting to this point has taken longer than any of us may have expected.'25 Mar 05:22 AM
New Zealand'Overworked and underpaid': They care for the land that cradles the dead, but don't get a living wageThey left their parks and cemeteries, to swap spades for protest signs.22 Mar 04:00 AM
New ZealandWorkers at 'lowest paying local council employer' to strike tomorrowMore than 70 workers will down tools for eight days.20 Mar 11:30 PM
New ZealandDrag queens' Rainbow Storytime cancelled over 'safety concerns'Decision follows 'hostile dialogue' and 'rapid spread of misinformation'.20 Mar 02:28 AM
New ZealandCouncil backs down on paid Mount parking, plans enforcement crackdownLocal businesses are pleased the council has backed down on paid parking plans.19 Mar 10:04 PM
New Zealand'It's a sad day for Rotorua': Iconic tourism business in liquidationWhat liquidators say the tourism company owes.19 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Disappointing': ‘Super’ bus stops near planned 'significant' project opposedThe council proposed two new 90m bus stops on either side of Durham St south.18 Mar 09:39 PM
New ZealandCouncillors clash over Rainbow Storytime event, drag queen hits back at criticismProtest and counter-action signalled for library reading session.18 Mar 04:01 PM
New Zealand'All hell breaks loose': Rotorua pest specialist deals to pesky wasp nestWhen the probe went down, the wasps came up.18 Mar 03:00 AM
New Zealand"It just blasted": Unusual plumes of steam and bubbles from geothermal bore“All of a sudden something happened and it just blasted.”14 Mar 02:09 AM
New Zealand'No robust evidence' Kāinga Ora activities impact house prices, agency saysA councillor disagrees, referencing locals’ 'terrible, sad and upsetting stories'.13 Mar 11:39 PM
New ZealandFree bus fares could be axed after Government pulls fundingThe council’s public transport committee discussed its options.13 Mar 08:56 PM
New Zealand'Couldn't move': Allergic woman trapped in home as 'millions' of wasps swarmShe's happy to help pay for pest management, but there's just one problem.12 Mar 03:00 AM
New ZealandNew stadium to be delivered in stages and construction pushed backBudget restraints have been caused by the need to improve water infrastructure.11 Mar 09:27 PM
New ZealandNorthlanders asked to take photos of super-high king tides'Your photo may help us identify areas that are already at risk from higher water levels.'11 Mar 02:52 AM
New Zealand'Swallowing a dead rat': Rules put council between ‘a rock and a hard place’The new rules allow for greater housing density in Ōmokoroa and Te Puke.08 Mar 04:30 PM
New ZealandMaggots, rats, poo on the walls: Tenants paid up to $600pw at 'disgusting' lodgeThe lodge owner says: 'You can't please everyone'.08 Mar 04:02 PM
New ZealandLakeland Queen saga: Decision-making process a 'slap in the face of democracy'Call to disband committee that decided dry-docked paddle steamer must leave reserve.08 Mar 12:19 AM
New ZealandCouncil backs down on ‘cash-grab’ sports fees'Where we’ve landed is probably reasonably fair.'07 Mar 06:22 AM
